LGBTQ news and entertainment
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters today Congress doesn’t need to weigh in on the current military conflict between the U.S. and Iran because – according to Johnson – the U.S. is “not at war.” Continue reading “Mike Johnson: U.S. Is “Not At War” With Iran”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• OUT: Looking to life after Heartstopper, Joe Locke (above) has reportedly just wrapped production on a body horror film called Baby where he plays a sex worker who gets pregnant with a “mysterious creature.”
• New Music: Lady Gaga & Doechii throw down stunning, fashion-forward visuals for “Runway,” their joint track from the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada 2. Continue reading “Joe Locke Wraps Horror Film ‘Baby’ + Lady Gaga/Doechii Collab + More News”
Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House have approved legislation that would enshrine nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people into state law.
House Bill 2103 passed in the chamber by a vote of 101-100. It would make discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity unlawful in areas of housing, employment, or access to public accommodations. Continue reading “Pennsylvania House Approves LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections”
The Pentagon has asked Congress to codify its “Department of War” renaming and requested nearly $52 million to complete the name change.
According to Military Times, the Congressional Budget Office has projected the rebrand could cost taxpayers up to $125 million. Continue reading “Pentagon Asks Congress To Codify “Department Of War,” Requests $52M To Complete Renaming”
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana today. The ruling essentially waters down the Voting Rights Act (VRA), the landmark civil rights law.
The ruling effectively narrows Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits gerrymandering along racial lines. Continue reading “Supreme Court Strikes Down Majority Black Congressional District”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• The Independent: Among alllllllll the other things we’ve learned about Jeffrey Epstein, a new report found multiple young men were drugged and raped at the late pedophile’s remote Zorro Ranch in New Mexico near Santa Fe. Authorities have recently reopened the investigation.
• Politico: Former Rep. Barney Frank, the first member of Congress to come out as gay while in office, has entered hospice care at his home in Maine. As one of his last acts, the liberal icon is preparing to release a book calling out progressive Democrats for embracing “an agenda that goes beyond what’s politically acceptable.” Continue reading “Multiple Men Were Drugged, Raped At Epstein Ranch + More News”
AAA’s tracking site shows the national average price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.18 this morning. That’s the highest national average since April 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. Continue reading “U.S. Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High As Iran War Negotiations Stall”
Jimmy Kimmel responded to both Melania and Donald Trump ranting that he should be fired by ABC over a light roast joke he made on his late night show three days before The White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Continue reading “Jimmy Kimmel Defends ‘Light Roast’ Of Trumps”
Happy Monday! Some news items to start your week:
• Washington Blade: Inside the lonely world of MAGA gay men. I found this to be a very interesting dive into gay Trump supporters, how they justify their views, and how it all plays in their love lives.
• Gayety: Pride House Los Angeles/West Hollywood presented a 25th anniversary screening of the groundbreaking queer film The Broken Hearts Club on Saturday night. The pre-screening Q&A brought together co-stars Billy Porter and Zach Braff, and writer-director Greg Berlanti – who all had stories to tell. Continue reading “The World Of Gay MAGA Men + ‘The Broken Hearts Club’ Reunion + More”
A Russian court on Monday labeled the country’s top LGBTQ rights group as “extremist,” effectively outlawing the organization.
The ruling means anybody associated with the group could be imprisoned for supporting an extremist organization similar to terrorism charges. Continue reading “Russian Court Labels LGBTQ Rights Group As ‘Extremist’”