Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in a two-sentence email. No reason was given for her abrupt dismissal. Continue reading “Trump Fires ‘Woke’ Librarian Of Congress”
Trump Fires ‘Woke’ Librarian Of Congress
Crying George Santos Pleads For Presidential Pardon + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Serial liar former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) cried and begged for a presidential pardon in a recent TV interview saying he’s worried about being “seriously harmed” in prison by immigrants angered by his anti-immigration rhetoric. #NoSympathy • Gay Times: Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) actor and Sebastian Stan (Thunderbolts) are set to play a couple in Justin Kurzel’s upcoming project, Burning Rainbow Farm. Continue reading “Crying George Santos Pleads For Presidential Pardon + More News”
Vatican: Cardinals Choose First American To Be Pope
The Vatican has announced 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, has been chosen to be the next Pope, making him the first American to become the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. Continue reading “Vatican: Cardinals Choose First American To Be Pope”
House Republicans Pass ‘Gulf Of America’ Bill
The House of Representatives has voted to formally change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” per the wishes of Donald Trump. Because they don’t have anything more pressing to attend to…? Continue reading “House Republicans Pass ‘Gulf Of America’ Bill”
Hegseth Attacks Trans Military Service Members + Carl Nassib On Coming Out + More
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (above) attacked trans military service members in a speech to a gathering of special forces operators on Tuesday, vowing, “No more dudes in dresses, we’re done with that s**t.” • OUT: In a candid interview with The Pivot podcast, out NFL player Carl Nassib reveals how losing his gay uncle empowered him to come out as gay in 2021. Continue reading “Hegseth Attacks Trans Military Service Members + Carl Nassib On Coming Out + More”
Salt Lake City & Boise Adopt City Rainbow Flags To Workaround Pride Flag Bans
In response to state-level bans on LGBTQ+ Pride flags in government buildings, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, have adopted innovative strategies to continue displaying these symbols of inclusivity. Continue reading “Salt Lake City & Boise Adopt City Rainbow Flags To Workaround Pride Flag Bans”
Oklahoma Resolution Asks SCOTUS To Reverse Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma are pushing a resolution that calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its historic 2015 ruling that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide. Continue reading “Oklahoma Resolution Asks SCOTUS To Reverse Same-Sex Marriage Ruling”
Cis Woman Thrown Out Of Ladies Room + Randy Rainbow Skewers Hegseth + More
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: A cisgender woman says a security guard stormed into the ladies room at the high-end Liberty Hotel in Boston, demanded she exit a stall, prove her gender, and threw her out of the hotel. The hotel has suspended the security guard and apologized.
• YouTube: Political satire funny guy Randy Rainbow offers his new parody of “Impossible” from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella in addressing the issue that is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Continue reading “Cis Woman Thrown Out Of Ladies Room + Randy Rainbow Skewers Hegseth + More”
Prime Minister To Trump: ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Donald Trump at the White House today where Trump couldn’t stop himself from repeating his want to annex Canada as “the 51st state.” Carney was the picture of patience and poise as he listened to Trump’s unhinged desire to establish sovereignty over Canada. Continue reading “Prime Minister To Trump: ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’”
Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Anti-Trans Military Ban To Go Into Effect
A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court today grants the Trump administration immediate authority to start enforcing a ban on transgender troops serving in the military that had been blocked by lower courts while challenges to the ban move forward. Continue reading “Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Anti-Trans Military Ban To Go Into Effect”