Some news items you might have missed:
• Politico: Chris Gallant is an out gay Black Hawk pilot, Army veteran, national guardsman, former air traffic controller, and volunteer firefighter who’s launched his bid to oust Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY).
Let me introduce myself:
My name is Chris Gallant, and I’m running for Congress to represent NY-01. I’m a veteran, a volunteer firefighter, and a union rep ready to make a real difference for Long Island.
Learn more about my campaign here: https://t.co/Zz18mos9DR pic.twitter.com/T4dwFOlP71
— Chris Gallant (@_gallantny) August 5, 2025
• Gay Times: Lady Gaga, Doechii, and Miley Cyrus are among the LGBTQ artists and allies who have scored major VMA nominations. The ceremony is set to take place live on 7 September at the UBS Arena in New York.
• LGBTQ Nation: Out gay disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is complaining about prison life having to wear “state-issued polyester,” walk on “linoleum floors,” eating food that’s “joyless and served with indifference,” and using soap that he describes as “government-issued sandpaper.” #ThatsTooBad
They force you to wear polyester in prison and the floors are made of… linoleum. So he’s speaking out.
#LGBTQhttps://t.co/Eq0Jr4KAdM— LGBTQ Nation (@lgbtqnation) August 5, 2025
• The Advocate: The Trump Administration has banned transgender women athletes from receiving “extraordinary ability” visas, preventing them from traveling to the U.S. and competing. The policy change is especially significant since the U.S. is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
• What To Do In Vegas: I know lots of folks come to my town for the big pop stars when it comes to entertainment, but don’t forget the amazing live production shows.
The acclaimed variety show WOW – The Vegas Spectacular just celebrated its 3,000th performance, dazzling audiences nightly with its stunning acrobatics, breathtaking choreography, water illusions, and world-class variety acts from around the globe.
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