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News Round-Up: February 21, 2022

American Idol favorite David Archuleta has cancelled his 32 city concert tour due to vocal issues
American Idol favorite David Archuleta (photo: Zack Knudsen)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: American Idol runner-up David Archuleta has cancelled his 32 city concert tour due to vocal issues which are taking longer to heal than expected. The singer came out as a member of the LGBTQ community last year. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 21, 2022”

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Percentage Of U.S. Identifying As LGBTQ Doubled Since 2012

More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ at a faster pace than ever before according to new report from Gallup A new report from Gallup indicates the percentage of U.S. adults who self-identify as LGBTQ (or something other than heterosexual) has doubled from 3.5% in 2012 (when Gallup first began to ask the question) to a new high of 7.1% in 2021. Continue reading “Percentage Of U.S. Identifying As LGBTQ Doubled Since 2012”

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News Round-Up: February 19, 2022

Gus Kenworthy at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games
Gus Kenworthy at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games (image via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Edge Media: Out Olympian Gus Kenworthy at the 2022 Olympic Games: “Honestly, it means the world to me to get to compete here as an out proud gay man and to know that there are other out LGBTQ athletes that are here competing. I think for anybody that wants to come out but is struggling, I’d just encourage them to try and live their truth or speak their truth, even if it’s just to one person.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 19, 2022”

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Trump Took Top Secret Materials National Archives Confirms

Donald Trump took top secret classified materials from the White House when his administration ended.
Donald Trump (screen capture)
The National Archives and Records Administration has confirmed Donald Trump took top secret classified materials from the White House when his reign of terror administration came to an end. Continue reading “Trump Took Top Secret Materials National Archives Confirms”

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Kimberly Potter Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For Shooting Death Of Daunte Wright

Kimberly Potter, former Brooklyn Center police officer,  was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after being found guilty of first and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in April of 2021. Kimberly Potter, former Brooklyn Center police officer,  was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after being found guilty of first and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in April of 2021. Continue reading “Kimberly Potter Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For Shooting Death Of Daunte Wright”

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Kristi Noem, Who Just Banned Trans Kids From Sports, Doesn’t Know Why LGBTQs Are Depressed

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) doesn't know why LGBTQ youth in her state suffer from depression even though she just signed a bill banning trans youth from participating in sports.
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)
Just a week after signing a bill into law that bans young trans athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity, Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) was asked about mental health challenges facing LGBTQ people. Her response was as vapid and uninterested as you’d imagine. Continue reading “Kristi Noem, Who Just Banned Trans Kids From Sports, Doesn’t Know Why LGBTQs Are Depressed”