Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Donald TrumpSome news items you might have missed:
• CNN: Following last week’s decision by the Supreme Court to not reverse lower courts’ decisions on the matter, the House Ways and Means Committee now has six years of Donald Trump’s federal tax returns. Continue reading “Trump’s Taxes, Wrestle Wednesday + More”
Christing McVie of Fleetwood Mac (photo: Raph_PH/Flickr – CC license)Christine McVie, singer/songwriter for Fleetwood Mac – one of the most popular rock bands of the 70s and 80s – has died at the age of 79. Continue reading “Christine McVie Of Fleetwood Mac Dead At 79”
(image via Depositphotos)Most runoff elections see lower turnout than general elections.
However, Georgia is seeing record-breaking turnout in advance of the December 6 Senate runoff between incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and former football player Herschel Walker (R). Continue reading “Record-Breaking Turnout For Georgia Senate Runoff”
Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC)Soon-to-be former Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) made a rare appearance on the floor of the House to whine about masculinity and men being taught to be “soft metrosexuals.” Continue reading “Madison Cawthorn Whines About Masculinity And ‘Soft Metrosexuals’”
Stephen Sondheim (image via Depositphotos)Some news items you might have missed:
• Instinct Magazine: My colleague Denny Patterson chats with Phil Geoffrey Bond & T. Oliver Reid about the newly-released edition of Sondheim Unplugged: The NYC Sessions. Continue reading “‘Sondheim Unplugged: The NYC Sessions’ + More News”
(screen capture via PBS News Hour)By a vote of 61-36, the U.S. Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act today which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. Continue reading “Senate Votes 61-36 In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Rights”
Stewart Rhodes (screen capture)Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been found guilty of seditious conspiracy for his efforts to unleash political violence at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. Continue reading “Oath Keepers Leader Found Guilty Of Seditious Conspiracy”
Donald Trump took to his failing social media platform Truth Social to whine about judges he appointed not giving him special treatment. Continue reading “Trump Rants About Judges He Appointed Not Being Loyal To Him”
Chase Staubs (mugshot via Fulton County Jail)Police have arrested a man who apparently made terroristic threats against a gay nightclub in Atlanta, and then visited two more LGBTQ bars. Continue reading “Man Charged For Terror Threats Against Atlanta Gay Bar”
Olivia Newton-JohnInternational pop star Olivia Newton-John performs the Christmas classic “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” on Good Morning America in 2007. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Olivia Newton-John ‘Oh Come, All Ye Faithful’”