Author: Randy Slovacek

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Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” + George Michael’s Generosity + More News

Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani in 'The Four Seasons'

Some news items you might have missed: • Gayety: The new film The Four Seasons follows a group of married couples who vacation together each season, with their seemingly perfect friendships thrown into disarray when one couple faces a looming breakup. The new Netflix adaptation stars Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani (above)  as one of the intrepid duos. Continue reading “Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” + George Michael’s Generosity + More News”

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Trump Admin Seeks To Eliminate Some CDC Expert Panels

HIV cells (via Depositphotos)

Not only is the Trump administration prepping to eliminate federal funding for domestic HIV prevention programs, but now Team Trump is considering eliminating certain groups of external specialists that provide guidance to the CDC on significant health risks such as HIV and avian influenza. It shouldn’t surprise you to know that one of those expert panels is the CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STD Prevention. Continue reading “Trump Admin Seeks To Eliminate Some CDC Expert Panels”

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‘The Traitors’ Dylan Efron + Disney Rejects Anti-DEI Proposal + More

Dylan Efron (via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed: • Kenneth-in-the-212: I just finished watching Season 3 of The Traitors (the first season I’ve watched). My favorite contestant from day one was Dylan Efron (above) for multiple reasons. Kenneth has the receipts on how he became such a fan favorite at the link. Continue reading “‘The Traitors’ Dylan Efron + Disney Rejects Anti-DEI Proposal + More”

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EU Stands Up For LGBTQ Rights Following Pride Ban In Hungary

Pride flags

The European Union is standing up for LGBTQ rights after Hungary, a member state, passed a law banning Pride events and allowing law enforcement to use facial recognition technology to identify people who attend such events. Continue reading “EU Stands Up For LGBTQ Rights Following Pride Ban In Hungary”

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Luke Macfarlane’s New Hallmark Plus Show + Don Lemon + More News

Luke Macfarlane in 'Bros'

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Luke Macfarlane (above), the star of Hallmark Plus’s new home remodeling show Home Is Where the Heart Is, shares how his religious faith helps him during these scary times for LGBTQ Americans. • LGBTQ Nation: Former cable news anchor Don Lemon says he was sexually harassed by multiple colleagues (men and women) during his time at CNN. Continue reading “Luke Macfarlane’s New Hallmark Plus Show + Don Lemon + More News”

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Sacramento Gay Bar Bans MAGA Attire For Patrons Comfort

Badlands nightclub bans MAGA attire (screen cap)

The Sacramento gay bar Badlands has announced MAGA attire will be banned from the club after a patron wore a “Make America Great Again” hat to the popular venue. The club’s owner, TJ Bruce, announced the new policy on the club’s social media this week, saying the hat “led to discomfort among some patrons.” Continue reading “Sacramento Gay Bar Bans MAGA Attire For Patrons Comfort”

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Trump Signs Exec Order Aimed At Shutting Education Dept Down

Donald Trump (screen capture)

Donald Trump signed an executive order today aimed at closing the Department of Education. This would be a good time to remember that, just a few years ago, Trump told the world that he loves “the poorly educated.” Trump set up a fake classroom for his little event. The students, used as props, held up fake executive orders at the end. Continue reading “Trump Signs Exec Order Aimed At Shutting Education Dept Down”