LGBTQ news and entertainment
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, currently overseeing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s ban of transgender military service members, wants the Pentagon to explain Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s newly-announced testosterone treatment program after using the same hormone care to justify kicking trans troops out of the military. Continue reading “Judge Wants Answers About Hegseth’s Testosterone Double Standard”
By a vote of 212-217, the House of Representatives rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would codify Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military into law.
The amendment was sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). Four Republicans voted with Democrats to defeat the measure. Continue reading “House Rejects Amendment To Codify Anti-Trans Military Ban”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Boy Culture: Florida State Rep. Fabian Basabe (above) has been found liable for sexually harassing 2 staffers and committed battery against both. Basabe was ordered by the jury to pay the young men $450,000 for their pain and suffering. And yet, he has not resigned and is running for re-election.
• Semafor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) threatened to block Trump’s nominees for ambassadorships unless the White House provides proof that it has distributed approved funds for the President’s Emergency Plan For Aids Relief (PEPFAR), a federal program to reduce HIV transmissions worldwide that has saved an estimated 26 million lives since its launch in 2003. Continue reading “Florida State Rep Found Liable For Sexual Harassment + More”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly crashed out during an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee to request about $70 billion more to fund the Iran war and replenish depleted weapons stocks.
Over and over, Hegseth tap danced around questions about his previous characterizations that the war had been “won” several times over the past four months. Continue reading “Pete Hegseth Crashes Out During Senate Hearing”
Approximately 400 noncitizens voted in New Jersey after some 6,600 residents were improperly registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024, due to a software glitch at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
The mistake led to fewer than 400 noncitizen votes being cast — about 0.005% of all votes cast in the state during that period.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) announced today that all 6,600 people are being removed from the voter rolls immediately. Continue reading “DMV Software Glitch Led To 400 Noncitizens Voting In NJ”
Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• LGBTQ Nation: Tyler Getchell (above), a 30-year-old Florida man who shot and paralyzed his 24-year-old LGBTQ neighbor after months of harassment pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter and will now face seven years in prison.
• Them: Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, says everyone in D.C. knows there’s a “closeted gay mafia” of Republicans in Congress. Continue reading “7 Years In Prison For Shooting Gay Neighbor + More News”
Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) announced that she will run for her late brother’s seat this November, after being appointed last week to serve out the rest of Lindsey Graham’s term.
It’s worth noting Graham has zero previous experience in holding public office. Continue reading “Graham’s Sister Says She Will Run For Full Senate Term”
David Maltinsky served the FBI for 16 years and received awards for supporting equality.
On October 1, 2025, three weeks before he was expected to graduate from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, he was fired over a Pride flag the bureau had given him. His lawsuit is now fighting to reach discovery. Continue reading “Gay FBI Employee Sues After Being Fired Over Pride Flag”
Donald Trump was booed by soccer fans today at the beginning of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
Just after Jennifer Hudson performed the National Anthem, Trump appeared on the screen and a wave of boos erupted from the crowd.
The cameras immediately switched the view from the Donald to an aerial shot of the stadium. Continue reading “Updated: Trump Booed At World Cup Final, Hogs Spotlight”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Sebastian Gonzalez Molina, who paused in profile. Continue reading “Profile Pics + Kicking Back + Walking The Dog + More InstaHunks”