SDGLN Weekly Wrap: Feb. 18 - 24, 2017 | San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Big news this week: Trump administration says 'no' to trans protections in schools, rescinds Obama's directive. In a video message, Caitlyn Jenner said to Trump: "This is a disaster ... call me."

JCPenney will close 140 stores.

San Diego/California news: The spectacular 'Tantrums & Tiaras' was a night of over-the-top entertainment; two women sexually assaulted in Pacific Beach; San Diego streetlights will get a high-tech makeover; and bicyclists could roll through stop signs under new CA bill.

Other news: Milo Yiannopoulos book deal pulled after joking about pedophilia; father of ex-gay ministries dies at 87; and liberal Alan Colmes of "Hannity and Colmes" dies at 66.

From SDGLN Community Editor Timothy Rawles: Forget Milo, you should be listening to TS Madison.

From The Rev. Irene Monroe: Milo Yiannopoulos's trash talking tanks.

From Jason Amell: A tale of rape, drugs and recovery in San Diego's LGBT community.

More than 140 leading entertainers speak out against anti-LGBTQ bills, support.

Join the biggest Oscar viewing party in San Diego on Feb. 26.

Skylar Grey to perform live at "Euphoria" on Feb. 25.

Jim Winsor's Out & About: Mardi Gras in Hillcrest.

Parody site creates world where Clinton won.

Other entertainment newsw: Slick tricks 'Chick-fil-A' into supporting LGBT rights wth ad song; and gay porn gets roasted in hilarious new clip show.

This week, SDGLN Theater Critic Jean Lowerison reviews: "2.5 Minute Ride;" "Well;" and "9 to 5: The Musical."

Carlsbad High displays "KKK" signage at home game.

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