News Round-Up: April 1, 2022

Some news stories you might have missed: • New Music: LGBTQ ally Harry Styles drops his new music video (19 million views in one day) for “As It Was” from his upcoming album Harry’s House out May 20.  It’s a pretty groovy music video 🙂 https://youtu.be/H5v3kku4y6Q • AP News: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey refused to say Thursday if transgender people actually exist, twice dodging direct questions on the subject just a day after he signed legislation limiting transgender rights. • The Advocate: Police are investigating an attack by a gang of men that authorities say was a hate crime against three men who were leaving a drag show in Pasadena, California, last week. “I thought we were being murdered, to be honest with you,” said one of the victims.

Police in Pasadena, California are investigating an attack that authorities say was a hate crime against three men who were leaving a drag show last week. https://t.co/Dr9hKw0u0L

— The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) April 1, 2022

• Reuters: The head of the European Parliament said during a visit to Kyiv that Europe will help rebuild Ukraine’s towns and cities after the war with Russia. She also said the assembly would support Ukraine’s efforts to start the process of joining the European Union.

The head of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, said during a visit to Kyiv that Europe will help rebuild Ukraine’s towns and cities after the war with Russia. She also said the assembly would support Ukraine’s efforts to start the process of joining the European Union pic.twitter.com/kzSfxGrWk4

— Reuters (@Reuters) April 1, 2022

• NBC News: The House passed legislation Thursday that would cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for the millions of diabetic Americans who rely on the drug. Note – 193 Republicans voted against the measure. • Edge Media: At a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump told gay supporters, “You don’t look gay.” And the crowd laaaaughed…

Trump told a “Gays for Trump” supporter, “You don’t look gay” during a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser event for Michigan Republican John Gibbs.

The crowd laughed. pic.twitter.com/JedrScyISz — PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) March 31, 2022