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News: Carl Nassib Celebrates 30 + ‘Puppy Master’ Sentenced To Prison + More

Carl Nassib and Søren Dahl (via Instagram)
Some news stories you might have missed: • OUT: Carl Nassib, the first (and only) out player in the NFL, turned 30 on Wednesday and celebrated with his boyfriend, 29-year-old Olympic swimmer Søren Dahl. Continue reading “News: Carl Nassib Celebrates 30 + ‘Puppy Master’ Sentenced To Prison + More”

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News: Pedro Pascal In ‘Esquire’ + Ariana DeBose & The Tonys + More

Pedro Pascal (screen capture)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal says his transgender sister is “one of the most powerful people” he knows. Continue reading “News: Pedro Pascal In ‘Esquire’ + Ariana DeBose & The Tonys + More”

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Equality Florida Issues Advisory Warning For Travel To Sunshine State

A memo is being circulated among Florida teachers regarding how to cope with the state's new Don't Say Gay law.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida (image via official Facebook)
Equality Florida, the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBTQ) community, issued a travel advisory to the state warning of the risks posed to the health, safety, and freedom of those considering traveling or relocating to the Sunshine State. Continue reading “Equality Florida Issues Advisory Warning For Travel To Sunshine State”

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Mayor Breaks Tie Vote To Allow Franklin Pride Festival To Proceed

The Tennessee suburb of Franklin will have a Pride festival this year after Mayor Ken Moore broke a tie vote on approving a permit to hold the event in a public park.
(image via Facebook/FranklinPride)
The Tennessee suburb of Franklin will have a Pride festival this year after Mayor Ken Moore broke a tie vote on approving a permit to hold the event in a public park. Continue reading “Mayor Breaks Tie Vote To Allow Franklin Pride Festival To Proceed”

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News: Fans Throw DIY Pride Night For Out Hockey Player + More

Fans of out pro hockey player Luke Prokop threw a DIY Pride Night when his team didn't organize one. "It meant a lot to me," said Prokop.
Out pro hockey player Luke Prokop (photo: Candice Ward)
Some news stories you might have missed: • ESPN: Fans of out pro hockey player Luke Prokop threw a DIY Pride Night for him when his team didn’t organize one. “It meant a lot to me,” Prokop told ESPN. “Seeing all the fans that enjoyed the night … the night is about them, not me.” Continue reading “News: Fans Throw DIY Pride Night For Out Hockey Player + More”

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Former Fireman Gets 4+ Years In Prison For Assaulting Cop During Jan. 6 Riot

A former fireman was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday for throwing a fire extinguisher at police officers during the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building.
Robert Sanford (photo: Dept. of Justice)
A former fireman was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday for throwing a fire extinguisher at police officers during the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Continue reading “Former Fireman Gets 4+ Years In Prison For Assaulting Cop During Jan. 6 Riot”

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Franklin Pride Festival Meets Fierce Resistance From ‘Christians’

Franklin Pride is finding resistance from local residents in trying to secure a permit for the event this year.
My hubby Michael and I enjoying our local Pride Festival in 2022
The small suburb of Franklin, Tennessee (population 85,000) has held LGBTQ Pride festivals for the past two years in a public park complete with food trucks, live entertainment, vendors, and thousands of attendees. Clayton Klutts, president of the Franklin Pride organization, saw it all as the progress the LGBTQ community has made in the small, conservative town. But… Continue reading “Franklin Pride Festival Meets Fierce Resistance From ‘Christians’”

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Justin Jones Reinstated As State Rep By Metro Nashville Council

Nashville Rep. Justin Jones has been reinstated to his seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives by Metro Nashville’s Council via a unanimous vote.
Rep. Justin Jones (D)
Nashville Rep. Justin Jones has been reinstated to his seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives by Metro Nashville’s Council via a unanimous vote. The vote occurred just four days after he was expelled by Republican state leaders in the House for leading chants for gun reform with a bullhorn on the chamber floor. Continue reading “Justin Jones Reinstated As State Rep By Metro Nashville Council”