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News: Pedro Almodóvar Gay Western Premieres At Cannes Film Fest + More

L-R Ethan Hawke, Pedro Pascal in “Strange Way of Life”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Strange Way of Life, the sizzling gay western by acclaimed out director Pedro Almodóvar starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke, has premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading “News: Pedro Almodóvar Gay Western Premieres At Cannes Film Fest + More”

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News: House GOP Protects George Santos From Expulsion + More

House Republicans blocked a resolution that would expel truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (NY-R) from Congress, instead voting to refer the matter to an ethics committee as several investigations into his conduct continue.
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • CBS News: House Republicans blocked a resolution that would expel truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (NY-R) from Congress, instead voting to refer the matter to an ethics committee as several investigations into his conduct continue. Continue reading “News: House GOP Protects George Santos From Expulsion + More”

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Texas GOP Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Transgender Medical Care

Texas lawmakers voted on Wednesday to approve a bill banning hormone and puberty blocking treatments, as well as surgeries for transgender children (which don't happen). 
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas lawmakers voted on Wednesday to approve a bill, Senate Bill 14, banning hormone and puberty blocking treatments, as well as surgeries for transgender children (which don’t happen). Once SB 14 is signed into law, Texas will become the largest state to ban transition medical care for minors. Continue reading “Texas GOP Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Transgender Medical Care”

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Several Anti-LGBTQ Bills In Advance Of Run For Prez

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed four anti-LGBTQ bills into law today as he preps for the impending announcement that he will be running for the Republican nomination for president.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed four anti-LGBTQ bills into law today as he preps for the impending announcement that he will be running for the Republican nomination for president. Continue reading “Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Several Anti-LGBTQ Bills In Advance Of Run For Prez”

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Far-Right Loon: “I Want To Marry 16-Year-Old When I’m 30”

Nick Fuentes (screen capture)
Christian fascist, Mar-a-Lago dinner guest, and Marjorie Taylor Greene pal Nick Fuentes, shares his creepy af view of marriage. And that would include turning 30 and then marrying a 16-year-old wife. Continue reading “Far-Right Loon: “I Want To Marry 16-Year-Old When I’m 30””

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Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Override Of Local Ordinances

Republican lawmakers in Texas have passed a bill which will bar cities and counties from enacting local ordinances including LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections.
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Republican lawmakers in Texas have passed a bill which will bar cities and counties from enacting local ordinances that go further than broad sections of state law, including local labor, agriculture, natural resources and finance. In regard to the LGBTQ community, the new law will undermine local nondiscrimination ordinances that protect LGBTQ access to insurance, employment, and housing. Continue reading “Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Override Of Local Ordinances”

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News: Leslie Jordan & More To Be Inducted To LGBTQ Wall Of Honor + More

Emmy-winning Will & Grace star Leslie Jordan and the four-time Tony-winning playwright and librettist Terrence McNally are among the seven 2023 inductees to the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor.
Leslie Jordan
Some news items you might have missed: • Hollywood Reporter: Emmy-winning Will & Grace star Leslie Jordan and 4-time Tony-winning playwright/librettist Terrence McNally are among the seven 2023 inductees to the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor. Continue reading “News: Leslie Jordan & More To Be Inducted To LGBTQ Wall Of Honor + More”