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Out Judge Alison Nathan Confirmed To 2nd Circuit Court Of Appeals

Judge Alison Nathan has been elevated to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals becoming the second openly LGBTQ+ woman to serve on a federal appeals court.
Judge Alison Nathan (image: WikiMedia Commons/57nineteen)
The U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Judge Alison Nathan to the New York-based 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of 49-47 on Wednesday evening. Nathan becomes only the second out LGBTQ+ woman to serve on a federal appeals court. Continue reading “Out Judge Alison Nathan Confirmed To 2nd Circuit Court Of Appeals”

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Texas AG: School District’s Pride Week Is ‘Breaking State Laws’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (screen capture)
For at least 14 years now, the Austin Independent School District has held its own Pride Week which includes lessons on diversity, inclusion and acceptance amid some Pride flags and pronoun buttons. But Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) dispatched a letter on Tuesday to the school district declaring the weeklong celebration constitutes “sex education” and holding the event without the consent of parents would be “breaking state law.” Continue reading “Texas AG: School District’s Pride Week Is ‘Breaking State Laws’”

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American Bar Association Gives Judge Jackson ‘A-Plus’ Rating

The American Bar Association gave Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson 'A-plus' rating saying she is "well-qualified" to serve on the Supreme Court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson (screen capture via C-Span)
Members of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary gave Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson an ‘A-plus’ rating on the final day of confirmation hearings. They unanimously found her to be a “first rate” judge “without any biases.” Continue reading “American Bar Association Gives Judge Jackson ‘A-Plus’ Rating”

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Banning LGBTQ Books In Texas + More News

The superintendent of the Granbury Independent School District in North Texas told a group of librarians he was concerned about the inclusion of books with LGBTQ+ themes Some news items you might have missed: • Texas Tribune: The superintendent of the Granbury Independent School District in Texas told a group of librarians he was concerned about having LGBTQ books on their shelves, even if they do not describe sex. “It’s the transgender, LGBTQ and the sex — sexuality — in books. That’s what the governor has said that he will prosecute people for, and that’s what we’re pulling out.” Continue reading “Banning LGBTQ Books In Texas + More News”

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Colton Underwood Reportedly Trying To Sell TV Rights To Wedding

Colton Underwood has reportedly been trying to sell the TV rights to his upcoming wedding to fiancé Jordan C. Brown
Colton Underwood (image via Instagram)
Former Bachelor star Colton Underwood has reportedly been trying to sell the TV rights to his impending wedding with fiancé Jordan C. Brown. But according to RadarOnline, no network has bought the idea yet. Continue reading “Colton Underwood Reportedly Trying To Sell TV Rights To Wedding”

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn Asks SCOTUS Nominee to Define ‘Woman’

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) brought the issue of gender identity to the confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson late Tuesday night when she asked Jackson to define the word ‘woman.’ Continue reading “Sen. Marsha Blackburn Asks SCOTUS Nominee to Define ‘Woman’”

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings + More News

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson (screen capture via C-Span)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: During the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas called the high court’s marriage equality ruling an “edict” and an example of creating a right that doesn’t exist in the Constitution. Continue reading “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings + More News”

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Laura Branigan Tribute EP To Benefit Project Angel Food

Recording artist Joey Sontz has released his tribute EP to 80s pop star Laura Branigan titled "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" Recording artist Joey Sontz has released a musical tribute to 80s pop star Laura Branigan titled, How Am I Supposed To Live Without You, with all proceeds benefitting Project Angel Food, whose mission is to “prepare and deliver healthy meals to feed people impacted by serious illness, bringing comfort and hope every day.” Continue reading “Laura Branigan Tribute EP To Benefit Project Angel Food”