Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 100 + 2026 Calendar Season + More News

Dick Van Dyke

Some news items for Saturday from sunny Las Vegas where we’re finally getting our holiday decorations up:

The Advocate: Broadway/TV icon Dick Van Dyke enjoys his 100th birthday today. My friend John Casey celebrates the Tony/Emmy Award-winner as an unsung gay idol from an era of Judy, Liza, and Cher. Continue reading “Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 100 + 2026 Calendar Season + More News”

White House Posts List Of ‘Naughty’ Journalists + More News

White House posts then deletes list of 'naughty' journalists

Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

White House: The White House posted (and then deleted) a video today showing Santa with a list of ‘naughty’ journalists that included MS NOW reporters Carol Leonnig and Ken Dilanian, CNN’s Jake Tapper, and reporters from CBS News, Axios, and The Bulwark. Continue reading “White House Posts List Of ‘Naughty’ Journalists + More News”

National Trust Sues To Stop Trump’s White House Ballroom

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a judge to block construction of Donald Trump’s planned 90K square foot “ballroom.”

The organization’s filing argues the project is illegal and unconstitutional having failed to undergo required reviews or receive congressional authorization for the addition. Continue reading “National Trust Sues To Stop Trump’s White House Ballroom”

Former NBAer Jason Collins On Brain Cancer Diagnosis + More News

Former NBA player Jason Collins

Some news items I thought worth your time:

ESPN: Former NBA player Jason Collins – the first active male athlete in a major U.S. team sport to come out as gay – opens up about his diagnosis for Stage 4 brain cancer (glioblastoma), adding he may not have much longer to live. Continue reading “Former NBAer Jason Collins On Brain Cancer Diagnosis + More News”