Trump: ‘Let Iran Take Out Los Angeles And San Diego’

Donald Trump

Donald Trump spent Monday night in Nebraska where the Senate race has tightened to within the margin of error.

During his rally, Trump addressed higher gas prices caused by the Iran war. He called the costs “a small price to pay for keeping the world safe,” then added:

“They can take out a city. Let ’em take out Los Angeles, let ’em take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay.”  Continue reading “Trump: ‘Let Iran Take Out Los Angeles And San Diego’”

New Whitney Houston Bio + Measles Outbreak Spreads + More

Whitney Houston (screen capture)

Some news stories for you as we kick off the week:

• Queerty: The new book — Holding Lightning: The Life, Loves And Art Of Whitney Houston — is said to be “the first major biography” about Whitney. The new book not only confirms Robyn Crawford’s account of their romantic relationship, but provides further details about the strength of their early connection.

• Attitude Magazine: Luke Evans says he knows ‘several actors’ in Hollywood who have chosen not to come out. Evans, who came out publicly in 2002, said in a recent interview, “It wasn’t easy being the only one who was out for quite a long time.” Continue reading “New Whitney Houston Bio + Measles Outbreak Spreads + More”

A Record 12,000 Books Were Banned By Public Schools In Last Year

Library shelf featuring LGBTQ books

PEN America reports nearly 12,000 books were banned in public schools in the U.S. during the 2025-2026 school year—the largest number in a single year.  New state censorship laws accounted for much of the increase.

The award-winning novel SOLD, abut a teenage trafficking victim, was the top banned book. Stephen King was the most banned author for the second year in a row. Continue reading “A Record 12,000 Books Were Banned By Public Schools In Last Year”

St. Louis Man Discovers His Birth-Dad Is Grammy Winner + More

Michael Goessling

Some news items for you as we close out the weekend:

• KMOV: 58-year-old Michael Goessling (above), who was adopted as an infant, spent decades wondering about his biological roots. He was recently reunited with his birth parents and discovered his father is five-time Grammy-winning artist Michael McDonald. You totally see the resemblance. Continue reading “St. Louis Man Discovers His Birth-Dad Is Grammy Winner + More”

House Dems Urge Trump To Confront Turkey Over Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown + More

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Washington Blade: Following last month’s raids in Turkey that targeted the LGBTQ community and resulted in dozens of people being detained, more than 60 House Democrats on Thursday called upon the Trump administration to confront the Turkish government.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including out Emmy winner Dan Levy covering the latest from Flaunt Magazine. Continue reading “House Dems Urge Trump To Confront Turkey Over Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown + More”

Trump Promises $100 Checks To 20 Million Seniors

Donald Trump (screen capture)

Donald Trump took to social media last night to offer another election year bribe – checks of “nearly $100” to 20 million seniors to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums – which he claims his administration has “already reduced by significant amounts.” Continue reading “Trump Promises $100 Checks To 20 Million Seniors”

Trump Admin Paying $1.6M Each Week To Keep Voice Of America Staffers On Leave

Voice of America

More than a year after attempting to dismantle the Voice of America news outlet, we find out the Trump administration is paying $1.6 million a week to keep 420 staffers on administrative leave. Continue reading “Trump Admin Paying $1.6M Each Week To Keep Voice Of America Staffers On Leave”