Author: Randy Slovacek

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Essay: A Day In The Life Of Joe Republican

A Day in the life of Joe Republican
(stock image: Amandeep Nagi/Unsplash)
I was recently reminded of this essay – A Day in the Life of Joe Repubican – attributed to John Gray of Cincinnati, Ohio, and originally published in July 2004. I think this still frames how things stand today. Continue reading “Essay: A Day In The Life Of Joe Republican”

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British Embassy’s July 4th Playlist: “You’ll Be Back”

Jonathan Groff in Hamilton
Jonathan Groff in Hamilton (screen capture)
The British Embassy in Washington, D.C. had a bit of cheeky fun for Independence Day creating a Spotify playlist with one solitary song by the band Player: “Baby Come Back.” Continue reading “British Embassy’s July 4th Playlist: “You’ll Be Back””

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Ricky Martin, Cynthia Erivo + More LGBTQ News

Ricky Martin has some legal things happening
Ricky Martin (screen capture via People)
Some news items you might have missed: • PEOPLE: International pop star Ricky Martin has some stuff going on with a domestic restraining order filed against him, plus his former manager is suing for unpaid commissions. #InnocentUntilProvenGuilty Continue reading “Ricky Martin, Cynthia Erivo + More LGBTQ News”

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Expectations Of Dating Porn Stars + More News

Woody Fox
Adult entertainer Woody Fox (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Edge Media: Former gay adult entertainter Woody Fox (above), who hails from Australia, joined his industry colleagues on an edition of the Australian Broadcast Company’s “You Can’t Ask That” to talk about the ins-and-outs of the industry. Continue reading “Expectations Of Dating Porn Stars + More News”

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White House Encourages Complaints On “Don’t Say Gay” Discrimination

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (public domain – White House)
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre issued this statement on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law taking effect following President Biden’s message below. Continue reading “White House Encourages Complaints On “Don’t Say Gay” Discrimination”