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News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the anniversary of the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building.
President Joe Biden (photo: public domain/White House)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Washington Blade: President Joe Biden on Monday condemned Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act that the country’s president has signed. Biden says he has directed the National Security Council to evaluate the implications of the law on all aspects of U.S. engagement with Uganda. Continue reading “News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More”

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Vanessa Williams: The U.S. Has ‘Issues’ Regarding Drag Acceptance

Vanessa Williams on Daily Blast Live (screen capture)
Grammy and Emmy-nominated Vanessa Williams, who’s returning as a judge for Season Two of Paramount+ “Queen of the Universe,” zoomed into “Daily Blast Live” to speak about how the U.S. compares to other countries in regard to acceptance of the art of drag. Continue reading “Vanessa Williams: The U.S. Has ‘Issues’ Regarding Drag Acceptance”

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Far-Right House GOP: Kill Debt Ceiling Deal, Crash Economy, Help Trump Win In 2024

Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) (screen capture)
U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) said the quiet part out loud today as he attacked the debt ceiling agreement brokered by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy. What really burns Bishop’s butt is that the agreement says the nation’s debt limit will not have to be raised until 2025. But what the far-right Republicans wanted was to use the debt ceiling in 2024 to tank the economy in order to help Trump win. Continue reading “Far-Right House GOP: Kill Debt Ceiling Deal, Crash Economy, Help Trump Win In 2024”

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Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Includes Life In Prison, Death Penalty

Uganda has adopted one of the world's most restrictive anti-LGBTQ measures that includes the death penalty in some cases.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (screen capture)
The president of the conservative East African nation of Uganda has signed one of the world’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ laws that not only intensifies a crackdown on queer folks, but includes the death penalty in some cases. Continue reading “Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Includes Life In Prison, Death Penalty”

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Podcast: Target Becomes The Target, ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 + More LGBTQ News

In this episode of The Randy Report - France bans conversion therapy, Florida Republicans push "Don't Say Gay" bill, bad news for Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Rippon has good news, and the award-winning Western short film STEAM! premieres on Revry. In this week’s podcast: • Target became the target of anti-LGBTQ ire for its annual Pride Month merchandise • The CDC reports new HIV infections are declining • Montana bans ANYONE in drag reading to children • Netflix gave us a first look at the upcoming Season 2 of its acclaimed queer-centric romantic series “Heartstopper” ahead of its premiere this August All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.