Author: Randy Slovacek

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Newspaper Planned On Outing Rebel Wilson + More News

Rebel Wilson came out as lesbian today just in time for Pride Month
L-R Romona Agruma and Rebel Wilson (via Instagram)
Some news items I think are worth your time: • The Advocate: It looks like Rebel Wilson’s coming out was “forced” by a Sydney newspaper that told her they planned on outing her. She jumped before they did. Continue reading “Newspaper Planned On Outing Rebel Wilson + More News”

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Pride: ABC News Gio Benitez To His Younger Self ‘It Will All Be OK’

Gio Benitez wrote an encouraging letter to his 12-year-old younger self "It will all be ok."
Gio Benitez (image via Instagram)
I was reminded of this letter ABC News correspondent Gio Benitez wrote to his younger self and then shared with the world for National Coming Out Day 2020. I feel like Gio’s words are a perfect fit for Pride Month as well. Continue reading “Pride: ABC News Gio Benitez To His Younger Self ‘It Will All Be OK’”

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Chris Evans Claps Back At Anti-Gay ‘Lightyear’ Critics: “Idiots”

Actor Chris Evans (Captain America), who voices the title character in the new Pixar animated film Lightyear, clapped back at anti-LGBTQ folks who criticized a brief same-sex kiss in the movie.
Chris Evans (image via Depositphotos)
Actor Chris Evans (Captain America), who voices the title character in the new Pixar animated film Lightyear, clapped back at anti-LGBTQ folks who criticized a brief same-sex kiss in the movie. Continue reading “Chris Evans Claps Back At Anti-Gay ‘Lightyear’ Critics: “Idiots””

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Herschel Walker, Critic Of Absent Fathers, Apparently Is One

The Daily Beast is reporting that Herschel Walker, former NFL player and current candidate for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, has a second son he's never publicly acknowledged.
Herschel Walker (screen capture)
The Daily Beast is reporting that Herschel Walker, former NFL player and current candidate for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, who has spoken out against fatherless households (specifically in the Black community), has a second son he’s never publicly acknowledged. Continue reading “Herschel Walker, Critic Of Absent Fathers, Apparently Is One”

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House Fire Investigated As Hate Crime After Pride Flags Set On Fire

Authorities are investigating a Wednesday morning fire in Baltimore as a hate crime after investigators say it was started by burning Pride flags.
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Authorities are investigating a Wednesday morning fire in Baltimore as a hate crime after investigators say it was started by burning Pride flags. The fire sent three people to the hospital, two of them in critical condition. Continue reading “House Fire Investigated As Hate Crime After Pride Flags Set On Fire”

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Pro-Trump Candidate Calls For Executing Parents Of LGBTQ Kids + More News

Pastor Mark Burns, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate in South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, has called for the arrest and execution of those who advocate for LGBTQ rights and the protection of trans children.
Mark Burns (image via MarkBurns.org)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Pastor Mark Burns, the Trump-endorsed GOP candidate in South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, has called for the arrest and execution of those who advocate for LGBTQ rights and the protection of trans children. Continue reading “Pro-Trump Candidate Calls For Executing Parents Of LGBTQ Kids + More News”

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Burger King Apologizes For ‘Pride Whopper’ Campaign

The ad company behind Burger King's 'Pride Whopper' apologized for missing the mark with the campaign.
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Burger King Austria raised eye-brows last week with the introduction of its ‘Pride Whopper’ campaign that didn’t quite land as intended with the LGBTQ community. The ad agency behind it, Jung von Matt Donau, has issued an apology. Continue reading “Burger King Apologizes For ‘Pride Whopper’ Campaign”

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Neo-Nazi Kicked Out Of Mother’s House After Attempted Riot At Pride Event

Jared Michael Boyce was arrested and charged with conspiracy to riot at an Idaho Pride event on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Jared Michael Boyce (mugshot – Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office)

The mother of Jared M. Boyce, 27,  kicked him out of her house after his arrest for conspiracy to riot with the far-right Neo-Nazi group Patriot Front at an Idaho Pride event. The Southern Poverty Law Center calls the group “one of the most prominent white supremacist groups in the country.”

Continue reading “Neo-Nazi Kicked Out Of Mother’s House After Attempted Riot At Pride Event”

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Ivermectin ‘Did Not Lower Incidence Of Hospitalization Or Death’ In New Study

A new study found Ivermectin did not reduce hospitalizations or deaths in cases of COVID-19, according to a new study.
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A new study found Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug popularized as a way to treat COVID-19 at home despite warnings from the FDA, was not shown to have a meaningful effect in shortening symptoms or decreasing the rate of hospitalizations or deaths, according to clinical trial results published Sunday. Continue reading “Ivermectin ‘Did Not Lower Incidence Of Hospitalization Or Death’ In New Study”