Author: Randy Slovacek

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36th GLAAD Media Awards + New Music From Lucy Dacus + More

Michael Urie hosts the 36th GLAAD Media Awards (photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • GLAAD: The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were presented last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles hosted by the hilarious Michael Urie (above).  Hit the link for full list of honorees. The event will stream on Hulu beginning Saturday, April 12. • New Music: Out recording artist Lucy Dacus drops her new album, Forever Is A Feeling. Check out the dreamy-yet-playful music video for “Best Guess,” an ode to long-term partnership. Continue reading “36th GLAAD Media Awards + New Music From Lucy Dacus + More”

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Utah Bans Pride Flags, Fluoride In Drinking Water, Vote-By-Mail + More

State of Utah

I can’t help but notice Utah is having quite the time this week. Just this morning, Utah made history as the first state in the country to prohibit pride flags from being displayed in all public schools and on government property. Continue reading “Utah Bans Pride Flags, Fluoride In Drinking Water, Vote-By-Mail + More”

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Bert & Ernie In Congress + Miami Beach Pride + More News

Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie (via Depositphotos)

Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) trolled Republican efforts to defund PBS during a recent congressional hearing, sarcastically asking if beloved Sesame Street characters Bert & Ernie were “part of an extreme homosexual agenda.” Continue reading “Bert & Ernie In Congress + Miami Beach Pride + More News”

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Relationship Between Trump Admin + Greenland Continues To Devolve

Donald Trump

The relationship between Greenland and the Trump administration continues to devolve as Second Lady Usha Vance’s trip to the Arctic Island has been pared down to just a visit to the Pituffik Space Base. Continue reading “Relationship Between Trump Admin + Greenland Continues To Devolve”

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TX Gov Still Hasn’t Called Special Election To Fill Dem House Seat

Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) died two months into his first term representing congressional district 18 as a member of the House of Representatives. His funeral was held March 15. And yet, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) – who has the sole power to call a special election to fill the seat – has yet to do so. Gee, wonder why…? Continue reading “TX Gov Still Hasn’t Called Special Election To Fill Dem House Seat”