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Trailer: ‘The Matthew Shepard Story – An American Hate Crime’

Matthew Shepard (screen capture via Investigation Discovery)
Honoring Matthew Shepard’s life and legacy, The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime, will premiere ahead of the 25th Anniversary of Matthew’s passing. Continue reading “Trailer: ‘The Matthew Shepard Story – An American Hate Crime’”

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Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Drag Law + More News

Tennessee lawmakers have introduced their own "Don't Say Gay" legislation which would prohibit discussion of LGBTQ topics on any level in schools. Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A federal judge Friday granted a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement of Tennessee’s anti-drag law against a Pride festival taking place in Blount County Saturday. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Drag Law + More News”

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Two Proud Boys Receive 18, 10 Year Prison Sentences For Jan 6

Donald Trump calls the January 6 invasion of the Capitol building a "beautiful time" with "loving people"
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Ethan Nordean and Dominic Pezzola, two members of the Proud Boys, were sentenced to prison on Friday for their actions on January 6, 2021, in the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Nordean, seen as a ground commander of the extremist group, received an 18-year prison sentence, and Pezzola, who was captured on video smashing a window of the Capitol building with a stolen police riot shield, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Continue reading “Two Proud Boys Receive 18, 10 Year Prison Sentences For Jan 6”

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Mitch McConnell Freezes Again + More News

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Some news items you might have missed: • WLTW: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event, marking the second time in weeks that the Republican leader has abruptly stopped speaking and required help from people around him. Continue reading “Mitch McConnell Freezes Again + More News”

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Nigeria: 60+ Detained By Police For Celebrating Same-Sex Wedding

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At least 67 people were arrested by Nigerian police on Monday for celebrating a same-sex wedding. According to reports, this was one of the largest mass detentions to target LGBTQ people in the African nation. Continue reading “Nigeria: 60+ Detained By Police For Celebrating Same-Sex Wedding”

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Country Star Ty Herndon Ties The Knot + More News

Ty Herndon and Alex Schwartz (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: It was a big gay Tennessee farm wedding for out country music star Ty Herndon and his husband, Alex Schwartz. They tied the knot among more than 300 guests during an outdoor ceremony Saturday on a farm outside Nashville. Continue reading “Country Star Ty Herndon Ties The Knot + More News”

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Martin Luther King Jr. – 60th Anniversary Of ‘I Have A Dream’

Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech in Washington DC.
Martin Luther King Jr.
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his epic “I Have a Dream” speech, one of the greatest orations in U.S. history. Over a quarter-million people attended the event known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Continue reading “Martin Luther King Jr. – 60th Anniversary Of ‘I Have A Dream’”