Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Former football player Esera Tuaolo played for nine years in the NFL (1991-1999) while being closeted. After coming out in 2002 and sharing his story in his memoir Alone in the Trenches: My Life as a Gay Man in the NFL, Tuaolo spends much of his time today advocating for LGBTQ inclusion in sports. • Queerty: Out NFL coach, Kevin Maxen (whom I met earlier this week), talked to Queerty about making history, boyfriend life, and whether or not he’s a Swiftie. https://twitter.com/Queerty/status/1755630761539936382 • Pink News: Pope Francis has denounced those who criticize and scandalize his decision to allow same-sex blessings as hypocrites in a new interview. • The Advocate: Many folks think Special Counsel (and Trump appointee) Robert Hur took a cheap shot at President Biden’s memory in his report regarding classified documents because he knew he didn’t have evidence to file charges against the president. https://twitter.com/TheAdvocateMag/status/1756045425398722946 • Washington Blade: Two men arrested by Arlington, Va., police for allegedly stealing LGBTQ Pride flags from the home of a lesbian couple on five separate occasions are members of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment also known as the Old Guard. • New Music: Out indie pop artist Bentley Robles drops his moody mid-tempo, “We Should,” that’s all about seizing the moment and following your heart, even if it means breaking the rules and calling your ex. A bit of synth-pop with a touch of R&B that feels good on a Friday. https://youtu.be/ndc44MJzA7c?si=_leGfiYJQ1Eq-Rm0
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