LGBTQ news and entertainment
Over 100,000 LGBTQ community members and allies marched in Budapest’s Pride parade today, in spite of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s efforts to ban the event.
In March, Orban’s Fidesz party passed anti-LGBTQ legislation prohibiting public events that allegedly “promote” homosexuality. But the gays refused to stand down. Continue reading “Over 100K March At Budapest Pride Defying Hungarian Prime Minister”
Out British musician Jamie McDermott (aka Jamie Irrepressible) and his genre-defying project The Irrepressibles drops the bold, defiant anthem “What I Am, Queer!” today.
Just in time for Pride Month, the track – which begins with a quiet, moody feel before building to nearly-symphonic rapture – is a rallying cry for queer self-love and empathy. Continue reading “New Music: The Irrepressibles ‘What I Am, Queer!’”
Some news items from the day:
• Boy Culture: Terrific recap/review of this year’s strip-tastic Broadway Bares event which scored a record-breaking $2,447,967 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Tons and tons of photos at the link. Continue reading “‘Broadway Bares’ Record-Breaking Haul + SCOTUS Rules In Favor Of PrEP Coverage + More”
The Supreme Court has ruled parents have a right to prevent their kids from reading books with LGBTQ characters.
In the case – Mahmoud v. Taylor – a group of Christian and Muslim parents said that their First Amendment rights were violated when schools used books that included LGBTQ characters or themes. Continue reading “SCOTUS: Parents Can Opt Kids Out Of Lessons With LGBTQ Books”
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has granted a partial stay of nationwide injunctions issued by district courts against Donald Trump’s executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship ruling that individual federal judges do not have the authority to issue nationwide injunction.
The decision gives Trump a procedural win, but leaves the issue of birthright citizenship unresolved. Continue reading “Supreme Court Curbs Injunctions That Block Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan”
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the nation.
Here’s a little history lesson about the lawsuit that led to the historic ruling. Continue reading “10th Anniversary Of Obergefell Same-Sex Marriage Ruling”
The parliamentarian for the U.S. Senate (a non-partisan position) has struck down a Republican effort to to block the use of Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care. Continue reading “Senate Parliamentarian Blocks GOP Plan To Ban Gender-Affirming Care Under Medicaid”
Today is the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s groundbreaking Obergefell v. Hodges ruling which made marriage equality legal across the country.
Sadly, access to marriage equality is facing increasing opposition. Continue reading “Map: States Where Marriage Equality Would Be Banned If Obergefell Were Overturned”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Boy Culture: June Lockhart, one of the greatest TV moms ever (“Lassie,” “Lost in Space”) turns 100 today. Click below to watch the longtime LGBTQ ally call out talk show host Virginia Graham (in 1970!) for homophobic remarks. Continue reading “Iconic TV Mom/LGBTQ Ally June Lockhart Turns 100 + More News”
Out British MP Chris Bryant gave a terrific speech yesterday in the House of Commons explaining why we still need Pride Month. Continue reading “British MP To House Of Commons: ‘Yes, We Still Need Pride’”