Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: Out Leadership ranks the business climate for LGBTQ people state by state, mapping out where they can live and work with the least discrimination and hardship. This year, New York comes out on top, and Arkansas lands in last place.
As Republicans sharpen attacks on gay and trans rights, New York topped the list of most welcoming states and Arkansas came in dead last in new index. https://t.co/2IXoAzTenx
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 4, 2024
• Variety: GLEE alum Chris Colfer was told not to come out as gay because it would ruin his career, and if he didn’t, “You’ll be rewarded for it in the end.” • New Music: International pop star Kylie Minogue brought out queer country star Orville Peck and Diplo to premiere their new country/dance bop, “Midnight Ride,” at West Hollywood Pride this past weekend. https://youtu.be/OaQ9fLCV-yI?si=D8MS-qUu9r_Oy3bv • LGBTQ Nation: Since the start of Pride Month, the Colorado Republican party has made social media posts calling LGBTQ+ people demonic (twice-over), calling Pride month an “abomination,” saying that parents must shield their kids from queer people’s Satanic influence, • The Advocate: Organizers of a drag queen story hour at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia report that several hundred attendees helped set a world record for attendance at such an event.
Philadelphia sets world record for drag queen story hour attendance https://t.co/OzY3cwFqwJ
— The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) June 4, 2024
• Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball player Tucupita Marcano has been banned for violating the league’s gambling policies. The last active player to receive a lifetime ban for gambling was New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. • X: Nutjob Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) went on this unhinged screed about her crowd worshipping Donald Trump, and calling him a convicted felon. Note: no air quotes needed, Marj. Trump IS a convicted felon.
I’m tired of Democrat antics claiming Republicans worship Donald Trump.
I worship God! Democrats are still worshiping Convicted Felon George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/OVNQnZ71vP — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) June 3, 2024
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