Some memes that caught my eye this week…
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100 Greatest LGBTQ Anthems + MAGA Men Want Chiseled Chins + More
Some news items you might have missed:
• Billboard Magazine: Check out this list of ‘The 100 Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time.’ While it’s impossible to define exactly what makes a song “gay,” this list definitely isn’t straight.
• JoeMyGod: Plastic surgery to create chiseled, masculine jawlines has become very popular among MAGA men in Washington, D.C. Sounds kinda like gender-affirming care to me, no? Continue reading “100 Greatest LGBTQ Anthems + MAGA Men Want Chiseled Chins + More”
Fashion Designer Andrew Christian Announces Retirement
Designer Andrew Christian, the fashion designer whose swim/underwear designs (and hunky models) have been iconic in the LGBTQ community for over 25 year, has announced his fall collection will be his last. Continue reading “Fashion Designer Andrew Christian Announces Retirement”
Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported To El Salvador Returned To U.S.
The Maryland man who was mistakenly deported in March to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, has been returned to the U.S. where he has now been indicted on federal criminal charges. Continue reading “Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported To El Salvador Returned To U.S.”
CNN: Trump Planning Large-Scale Cancellation Of Federal Funds For California
Multiple sources are telling CNN that the Trump administration is prepping plans to cancel massive amounts of federal funding to California. Continue reading “CNN: Trump Planning Large-Scale Cancellation Of Federal Funds For California”
139K Jobs Added To U.S. Economy In May
The U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, similar to the average monthly gain of 149,000 over the prior 12 months.
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent. Continue reading “139K Jobs Added To U.S. Economy In May”
Supreme Court On ‘Reverse Discrimination’ + New Music From BODHI + More
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sided with a straight woman from Ohio on Thursday who claimed she was a victim of ‘reverse discrimination’ after she was passed over for positions that went to gay colleagues. Continue reading “Supreme Court On ‘Reverse Discrimination’ + New Music From BODHI + More”
Scientists Announce Major Breakthrough In Search For HIV Cure
A research team in Melbourne, Australia, has announced a major breakthough in the search for an HIV cure after a method was discovered to force dormant virus out of hiding inside human cells. Continue reading “Scientists Announce Major Breakthrough In Search For HIV Cure”
Infighting Is Funny: Elon Musk & Trump Trade Barbs On Social Media
Following Elon Musk’s public attacks on Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” Trump has begun to clap back at Musk on social media, and Musk is trolling right back.
#InFightingIsFunny Continue reading “Infighting Is Funny: Elon Musk & Trump Trade Barbs On Social Media”
Trump’s ‘No Taxes On Tips’ – How Much Does It Help Average Tipped Worker?
Trump promised to end taxes on tips, and his proposal is now part of the “big, beautiful bill” that the House recently passed. But how much does the legislation really help the average tipped worker? Continue reading “Trump’s ‘No Taxes On Tips’ – How Much Does It Help Average Tipped Worker?”