LGBTQ news and entertainment
The cast of HBO’s drama series The Gilded Age will lift us all in song as they assemble for “Voices Of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album,” a new collection of holiday classics and original songs. Continue reading “New Music: Cast Of ‘The Gilded Age’ To Release New Holiday Album”
Happy Friday! Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• AP News: People around the world are celebrating today as “Dolly Parton Day,” honoring the life, legacy, and philanthropic work of the iconic Dolly Parton. The date 9/25 is a playful nod to her famous hit song and movie “9 to 5.” Continue reading “Happy Dolly Parton Day + Clavicular Facing Rape Charges + More News”
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Transgender military service members pushed out under the Trump administration’s anti-trans policy were promised separation pay, but for many of those veterans, the money still hasn’t arrived. Plus,… Continue reading “Podcast: Gay Rom-Com ‘In Between’ + Trans Military Waiting On Separation Pay + More News”
The U.S. Supreme Court has removed a block on a controversial national voter database.
But existing law prevents most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election. So, the impact on the upcoming midterms is likely limited. Continue reading “Supreme Court Removes Block On Federal Voter Eligibility Database”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: House Democrats are demanding answers from Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth about delayed separation pay for transgender service members forced out under the Trump administration’s military ban. Some trans vets have been waiting months and months for tens of thousands.
• New York Times: Last month, the Department of Homeland Security sent Nevada (my state!) a list of 185 names that it claimed identified noncitizens who had been improperly allowed to register to vote. Nevada looked into the claim and found every single person on the list was a lawful citizen. Continue reading “Trans Military Vets Waiting Months For Separation Pay + More News”
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel began to address the United Nations General Assembly, where a majority of members are critical of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, many diplomats in the hall walked out, as they did last year.
Netanyahu chided those still in attendance saying, “If there any other moral cowards who have not left the hall, please do so now.” Continue reading “UN Delegates Walk Out On Netanyahu’s Speech”
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) gave an unhinged speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday attacking trans people as ‘deranged’ and suggested we need to “bring back mental institutions as a normal part of our society.” Continue reading “Tuberville: ‘Deranged’ Trans People Need To Be Institutionalized”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• NBC News: Two men have been charged with felony assault and hate crime enhancements in connection with an attack on a San Jose State University student. Prosecutors allege the victim and two female friends were walking on campus when the suspects – a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old – approached them, asked the student whether he was gay and shouted anti-gay slurs.
When the group attempted to walk away, prosecutors say the suspects attacked the student, punching and kicking him. Prosecutors say it was all caught on surveillance cameras. Continue reading “Hate Crime At San Jose State University + More News”
Out gay Prime Minister Rob Jetten of The Netherlands (above right) visited the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City while attending the United Nations General Assembly. Continue reading “Gay Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten Visits Stonewall Inn”
Matt Rettenmund at Boy Culture is reporting that 80s/90s gay porn star Kevin Williams (real name Ted Currall) died suddenly on Tuesday, September 22. He was 60. Continue reading “Boy Culture: 80s/90s Porn Star Kevin Williams Dead At 60”