Author: Randy Slovacek

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7 Florida Cities Score High On LGBTQ Inclusivity (!) + More News

Pride Flag (via Depositphotos)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• The Florida Phoenix: The Human Rights Campaign’s annual report evaluating LGBTQ inclusivity found 7 cities in Florida — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, Orlando, St Petersburg, Tampa, and Wilton Manors — received 100% scores. That’s surprising in light of the ongoing attacks on queer rights in the Sunshine State by Gov. DeSantis and his crew.

• LGBTQ Nation: Meanwhile, a funeral home worker in Florida is out of a job after video of him attacking a Pride flag at a Starbucks was shared online, and he was arrested. Continue reading “7 Florida Cities Score High On LGBTQ Inclusivity (!) + More News”

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‘New’ Trump Plan For Ukraine – Give Up More Territory To Russia

Ukraine President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (screen capture)

The “new” Trump plan to end the violent invasion of Ukraine by Russia would grant Russia parts of eastern Ukraine it does not currently control.

In exchange for the concession, the U.S. would guarantee security measures for Ukraine and Europe against future Russian aggression. Continue reading “‘New’ Trump Plan For Ukraine – Give Up More Territory To Russia”

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Former FBI Staffer Sues Over Firing For Pride Flag

David Maltinsky

A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag draped near his desk.

David Maltinsky, who was weeks away from being elevated to the position of agent, claims he was fired unconstitutionally and retroactively, punishing him for displaying a Pride flag at his Los Angeles workstation years earlier, a flag the FBI itself once flew and later gave him to keep. Continue reading “Former FBI Staffer Sues Over Firing For Pride Flag”

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Daily Dance: Robert Irwin & Witney Carson ‘Baby I’m A Star’ On DWTS

Robert Irwin DWTS

I am so impressed by Aussie conservationist Robert Irwin on this season of “Dancing with the Stars.”

Hard to believe he doesn’t have professional dance training, but it must be in the genes because his sister Bindi won her season in 2015. Continue reading “Daily Dance: Robert Irwin & Witney Carson ‘Baby I’m A Star’ On DWTS”

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Jonathan Bailey On Sesame Street + Senate Approves Epstein Measure + More

Jonathan Bailey and Elmo

Some news items for you as we enjoy a quiet rainy day here in Las Vegas.

• Gayety: ‘Sexiest Man Alive 2025’ Jonathan Bailey took a moment with Sesame Street’s smallest star, Elmo, after ‘dancing through life’ with Bert and Ernie. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey On Sesame Street + Senate Approves Epstein Measure + More”

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Study: Trump’s “Tariff Dividend Checks” Would Cost $450 Billion

Donald Trump

Donald Trump recently promised he would be sending low and middle income Americans $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks financed by the Trump tariffs sometime in mid-2026.

However, the Yale Budget Lab reports that the checks could cost the federal government about twice as much as the total revenue that will be raised by the administration’s tariff hikes in 2026. Continue reading “Study: Trump’s “Tariff Dividend Checks” Would Cost $450 Billion”

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Trump Defends Saudi Prince Over Journalist’s Death: ‘Things Happen’

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Donald Trump

Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman today over the 2018 killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi saying “things happen”

Trump said today he doesn’t hold the Saudi leader responsible for the gruesome murder even though the CIA concluded in November 2018 that the Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s assassination, based on audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence links. Continue reading “Trump Defends Saudi Prince Over Journalist’s Death: ‘Things Happen’”

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Dolly Parton’s 1st Oscar + CHESS Opens On Bway + More News

Dolly Parton accepts her first Oscar (screen capture)

Some news stories to start your week:

• PEOPLE: Country superstar Dolly Parton accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a video message on Sunday Nov. 16 at the 2025 Governors Awards.

The win marks the first Oscar for Parton, who has twice been nominated for Best Original Song. Continue reading “Dolly Parton’s 1st Oscar + CHESS Opens On Bway + More News”