Colorado: Victims of ‘Conversion Therapy’ Could Sue Practitioners Under New Bill

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State lawmakers in Colorado have introduced legislation, House Bill 26-1322, that would allow LGBTQ people to sue for damages resulting from so-called “conversion therapy.”

Conversion therapy, also known as “reparative therapy,” is the treatment used to try to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “Colorado: Victims of ‘Conversion Therapy’ Could Sue Practitioners Under New Bill”

Meet The New Country Trio ‘The Cowgays’ + World Bear Day + More

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Some news items I thought worth your time:

• New Music: Check out the new queer country music trio, The Cowgays, and their first single – the oh-so-campy”Wish I Wasn’t Gay.” I’ve covered all three powerhouse singers – Brooke Eden, Chris Housman, and Adam Mac – as solo artists on TRR. Continue reading “Meet The New Country Trio ‘The Cowgays’ + World Bear Day + More”

Lea Michele & Broadway Cast/Orchestra of CHESS Perform ‘Nobody’s Side’

Lea Michele and the cast and orchestra of the Broadway revival of CHESS

Emmy Award-nominee Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, threw down this terrific performance of “Nobody’s Side” from the hit revival last week on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Michele sounds great, although her acting in the song feels a bit muddled for my taste. I love that the show’s ensemble and full orchestra were featured. And mad props to Colbert’s lighting team. Continue reading “Lea Michele & Broadway Cast/Orchestra of CHESS Perform ‘Nobody’s Side’”

Trump: Iran Is Talking “Total Resolution” Of Hostilities, Iran: “No Negotiations” Have Been Held

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Donald Trump says his administration has been negotiating with Iran “for a long time” and said he believes a deal is close. He did not make clear who was involved in negotiations with Iran. Continue reading “Trump: Iran Is Talking “Total Resolution” Of Hostilities, Iran: “No Negotiations” Have Been Held”

Thom Tillis Defends U.S. Allies For Declining To Jump Into Iran War

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina (screen cap)

As the war with Iran heads into week 4, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) told ABC News the Trump administration must make its objectives of the operation clearer before Congress approves additional funding.

Tillis, who’s not running for reelection this year, also defended NATO allies for staying out of Trump’s war. Continue reading “Thom Tillis Defends U.S. Allies For Declining To Jump Into Iran War”

What We Know So Far ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Instinct Magazine: What we know so far about the upcoming Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry,” plus some possible new characters based on Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers.” The second season is expected to arrive in April 2027.

• Gay City News: A new exhibit at the Poster House Museum in NYC – “Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS” – documents the harrowing yet hope-infused story of the visual response to the AIDS epidemic through posters, flyers, and other graphics. Continue reading “What We Know So Far ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 + More News”

Former FBI Dir Robert Mueller Dead At 81, Trump Celebrates “I’m Glad He’s Dead”

Decorated Marines veteran and former FBI Director Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special counsel who led the high-profile investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the possible obstruction of justice by Donald Trump, died on Friday at 81. Continue reading “Former FBI Dir Robert Mueller Dead At 81, Trump Celebrates “I’m Glad He’s Dead””