Chicago man dies on Atlantis Events-chartered cruise

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• Breaking down bi-erasure: How to be a better ally and advocate for bisexual rights
• Reenactment of first gay rights picket at White House draws interest of tourists
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• Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese on playing an HIV+ character
• Before AIDS, gay artist Rex drew hot men on the prowl — then he disappeared
• Chicago man dies on Atlantis Events-chartered cruise

Under the house proposal that passed last year (House Bill 4474), a first offense would be punishable with a $2,000 fine, up to two years in prison, or both. Penalties double for a second offense, and if a gun or other dangerous weapons is involved, the maximum penalty is six years in prison and a fine of $7,500. “These regulations make it crystal clear that everyone can access schools that are safe, welcoming and that respect their rights,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said during a call with reporters on Thursday. The ship left Miami on Jan. 21 and returned to the city on Jan. 28. The itinerary that Atlantis Events posted to its website notes the ship was scheduled to arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at 7 a.m. Despite multiple requests for comment from Atlantis Events, the Miami-Dade medical examiner’s office, and Rich Campbell, CEO of Atlantis Events, no further information has been provided.

Breaking down bi-erasure: How to be a better ally and advocate for bisexual rights

"Atlantis has been doing these cruises for decades and is so professional and welcoming," fellow passenger Eric Patton, who is from Tennessee, told Nashville's Tennessean. "I know that their hearts have to be broken over all this. They've handled this so professionally and with such kindness to the passengers. It really feels like a brotherhood on here. It's just so sad this happened." The itinerary on the nine-month expedition includes 65 countries across every continent. Some are run by a few of the 600-something travelers staying on board; others are spectators on land.

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Reenactment of first gay rights picket at White House draws interest of tourists

The family of a Chicago man who died on an Atlantis Events-chartered cruise last week is searching for answers about the circumstances that led to his death. Cruises to Antarctica are becoming more popular, even though rough seas and a harsh climate make the trip more dangerous. Four Americans died in three separate incidents during cruises there last November, so the Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

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Our far-reaching itinerary spans the magic of Turkey to the diversity of Cyprus. The cruise, on the Oasis of the Seas with some 4,700 onboard, received much attention recently when the New York Times ran a story about the cruise that suggested it had the potential of being a super-spreader event. The story was criticized by some for profiling a gay cruise while there were numerous more mainstream cruises were at sea.

There's no more fasinating port in Italy than Naples, where options abound. It's a short trip to Sorrento, Positano and the Amalfi Coast, where some of the most beautiful villages in the Med meet exquisite coastal landscapes. Or take a day trip to the island of Capri, an enchanting and picturesque island made of limestone rock. A favorite with Roman emperors, the rich and famous, artists, and writers, discover the secrets of this beautiful island that has charmed visitors for centuries. The ship crossed through Mexico, the Caribbean, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador on its South America leg in January. On Sunday, the Asia Pacific leg of the voyage began; the ship will pass through Hawaii, Polynesia and Australia.

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Excluding suicides, the leading causes of passenger deaths were shown to be unspecified natural causes, cardiac incidents and falling overboard or onto lower decks. Both ships were code yellow on the CDC’s COVID-19 list for cruise ships. The Oasis of the Sea and the Millennium both met the threshold for CDC investigations for reported COVID-19 cases on the ships for weeks prior to sailing in this month, yet were allowed to continue to sail.

Chicago man dies on Atlantis Events-chartered cruise

Details from a private Facebook group and private chat groups for those on the cruise shed some light on the incident.

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Our Odyssey starts in majestic Rome, one of the world’s most vibrant cities before heading to three thrilling italian destinations. Begin your journey with an extended stay in the vibrant port city of Naples where the historical treasures of Pompeii, magical cliffs of Capri, thrilling coasts of Amalfi, and sensuous streets of Sorrento beckon. Every little corner of this seaside town is stunning, from the old town and the deep blue sea to the dense green hills behind.

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Slated to take effect on Aug. 1, the new regulations constitute an expansion of the 1972 Title IX civil rights law, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs that receive federal funding. The Biden-Harris administration’s revised Title IX policy “protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination and other abuse,” Lambda Legal said in a statement praising the U.S. “We are in the depths of grief about losing Jonathan, and we also have important questions about the circumstances of his death and emergency services provided to him,” he added. The source commended the onboard medical team of Atlantis Events for their professionalism. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at for further information.

Today, we host more than 20,000 guests a year, but we’re still dedicated to creating a welcoming community of passionate, like-minded people, where travelers can relax, be themselves, have fun, meet new friends, and learn new things. "Thursday night, Chris Wiggins, a freelance journalist who has written for�USA Today,�tweeted that he had confirmed a death of 'at least one person" on the ship. He said he confirmed this information with sources onboard the ship," adds the Advocate. Atlantis Events, which produces LGBTQ cruises and vacations, received searing criticism for hosting the largest pandemic-era cruise event for its sold-out 30th-anniversary voyage — even as omicron spread like wildfire across the country. It earned the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Oasis of the Sea, the name “Omicron of the Seas” on social media. A user who claimed to be on this cruise said the "medical emergencies were rampant after nightfall."

Unconfirmed reports suggest that there were at least five instances of an “alpha alpha alpha” alert issued during the voyage. Cruise ships typically use this code to signify that someone needs life-saving medical assistance. If accurate, the frequency of such alerts would suggest multiple medical emergencies during the cruise, although the nature and severity of these incidents remain unclear.

State Rep. Noah Arbit, the bill’s sponsor, was also made the subject of a recall effort, which ultimately failed. Results show counties with a higher proportion of same-sex couples are, on average, at increased risk from environmental, infrastructure, and social vulnerabilities due to climate change. LGBTQ people in same-sex couple households disproportionately live in coastal areas and cities and areas with poorer infrastructure and less access to resources, making them more vulnerable to climate hazards.

Spencer Yu, a Warner Bros. lawyer and GLAAD board member, in 2009 died from a heart attack while on an Atlantis Events-chartered cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas. Cruise Law News notes speculation that indicates Yu may have died from a drug overdose. In the 2022 case, The Advocate reported a death aboard the Oasis of the Seas during Atlantis Events’ 30th Anniversary Cruise.

Royal Caribbean confirmed the death of the passenger aboard the Atlantis cruise, first tweeted by Chris Wiggins, a gay freelance journalist. Wiggins tweeted reports of multiple “code alpha” emergency calls aboard the ship during the cruise, sources told him. The company did not confirm that it was the first death during the voyage, which set sail in December.

In 9 sensational nights we’ll dazzle you with stellar entertainers, special guest stars, world-class DJs, fantastically inventive parties, and innovative ways to play. It’s the perfect combination of thrilling exploration and onboard excitement. "A guest sailing on board Serenade of the Seas has sadly passed away," a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said in a statement. A guest aboard a nine-month Royal Caribbean cruise around the globe has died, the company said Tuesday. As previously reported, in 2009 GLAAD board member Spencer Yu, a Los Angeles attorney, died of a heart attack allegedly due to drug use while on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. The ship was chartered by Atlantis for a seven-day trip along the Mexican Riviera.