Halloween Costume Round-Up + Gay Couple Sues Lufthansa Airlines + More

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Some news stories to start your week:

LGBTQ Nation: Lufthansa Airlines will face a lawsuit brought by a gay couple that has accused an employee of outing them to the government of Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is outlawed.

A staffer for Lufthansa at Riyadh’s airport allegedly harassed the couple over their relationship status, refusing to believe they were married and loudly demeaning them.

About a month later, one of the couple discovered that his marital status on his Saudi government profile was changed from “single” to “married.” Continue reading “Halloween Costume Round-Up + Gay Couple Sues Lufthansa Airlines + More”

Trump On Crypto Exec Pardon – ‘I Have No Idea Who He Is’

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During an interview with Norah O’Donnell on CBS News’ 60 Minutes, Donald Trump admitted he doesn’t know who Changpeng Zhao is — the cryptocurrency billionaire he pardoned last month with ties to the first family’s own crypto venture. Continue reading “Trump On Crypto Exec Pardon – ‘I Have No Idea Who He Is’”

Out Tennis Pro Not Focused On Being LGBTQ Icon + More News

João Lucas Reis (via Instagram)

Some news stories for you I thought worth your time:

Instinct Magazine: João Lucas Reis da Silva, the only out pro tennis player in the world, says he is not focused on trying to be the next LGBTQ icon. “I’m focused one hundred percent on tennis.”

Washington Blade: The new bio-pic Blue Moon delivers a highly stylized portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart portrayed in a tour-de-force performance by Ethan Hawke. In theaters now. Continue reading “Out Tennis Pro Not Focused On Being LGBTQ Icon + More News”

Trump: Seth Meyers Being Anti-Trump Is ‘Probably Illegal’

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Donald Trump took to his failing Truth Social platform on Saturday to criticize late-night talk show host Seth Meyers, who he says is “100% anti-Trump” and then added, “which is probably illegal!!!” #nope Continue reading “Trump: Seth Meyers Being Anti-Trump Is ‘Probably Illegal’”

New Boy Band SANTOS BRAVOS + Charlie Sheen Clarifies ‘Sex With Men’ Remark + More

New boy band Santos Bravos (via Instagram)

Some news items as we head into November:

Queerty: Meet SANTOS BRAVOS (above), the boy band shaking up Latin pop with an out gay member.

LGBTQ Nation: A man tried to defend a trans woman who was getting harassed but ended up being beaten so badly a piece of jaw bone ended up in his ear canal. He didn’t know how he was going to pay for the expensive reconstructive surgery and then strangers stepped up after hearing his story. Continue reading “New Boy Band SANTOS BRAVOS + Charlie Sheen Clarifies ‘Sex With Men’ Remark + More”

Rachael Sage Drops New Folk/Pop Collection ‘Canopy’

Out folk-pop singer-songwriter Rachael Sage and her longtime band The Sequins have released their new album Canopy – tackling themes of acceptance, inclusivity, and safety through songs that feel like a refuge woven from resilience. Continue reading “Rachael Sage Drops New Folk/Pop Collection ‘Canopy’”

Pentagon: New Policy Makes It Harder For Transgender Troops To Challenge Dismissal

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The Pentagon has announced even more policies to undercut transgender military service members fighting to stay in the armed forces by changing the rules regarding military separation boards which could decide in their favor. Continue reading “Pentagon: New Policy Makes It Harder For Transgender Troops To Challenge Dismissal”

Gay Senate Staffer Breezes Thru ICE Fitness Test + More News

Josh Sorbe breezes through ICE fitness test that stumped a third of new ICE trainees

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

The Advocate: Josh Sorbe, a gay Senate press secretary, completed the same physical fitness test that has stumped a third of new ICE trainees in 12 minutes and 19 seconds. The challenge — 15 push-ups, 32 sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run in under 14 minutes. Continue reading “Gay Senate Staffer Breezes Thru ICE Fitness Test + More News”