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Missoula Adopts Pride Flag As ‘Official City Flag’ + Music From Conan Gray + More News

MIssoula designates Pride flag as an official city flag, side-stepping a recent Montana state law

Some news items you might have missed:

• Erin In The Morning: Montana lawmakers passed a new law effectively banned the flying of Pride flags on city property and in public schools. So last night, the city council of Missoula formally designated the Pride flag as an official city flag, thus side-stepping the ban.

• New Music: The music video for Conan Gray’s “This Song” takes viewers on a journey through sun-drenched fields, riverside roughhousing, and long drives into the dusk as two young men fall in love. The string-heavy production has a loping feel that pairs perfectly with the song’s yearning lyrics. Continue reading “Missoula Adopts Pride Flag As ‘Official City Flag’ + Music From Conan Gray + More News”

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Pete Hegseth Orders US Navy To Remove Harvey Milk’s Name From Ship

As millions observe Pride Month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to take the rare step of renaming a ship, one that bears the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk.

A Defense Department official confirmed that that the timing of the announcement – occurring during Pride month – was intentional. Continue reading “Pete Hegseth Orders US Navy To Remove Harvey Milk’s Name From Ship”

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‘King Of The Hill’ Actor Shot Dead By Anti-Gay Neighbor + More News

Jonathan Joss on 'Parks and Recreation' (screen capture)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Variety: Actor Jonathan Joss, who voiced the character of John Redcorn for 10 seasons on “King of the Hill,” died in a shooting on Sunday. In a Facebook post, his husband said Joss was shot by a neighbor after years of “openly homophobic” harassment. He was 59. Continue reading “‘King Of The Hill’ Actor Shot Dead By Anti-Gay Neighbor + More News”

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Bryan Ruby Is ‘Diggin’ + Reneé Rapp ‘Euphoric’ After Coming Out + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• New Music: Out country music artist Bryan Ruby (above) drops his latest single – “Diggin’ (‘Til The Corn Comes)” – a country/rock banger “about hard work, a little bit of stubbornness, and the belief that if you keep your head down and your hands dirty, something good’s gonna grow.” Continue reading “Bryan Ruby Is ‘Diggin’ + Reneé Rapp ‘Euphoric’ After Coming Out + More News”

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Texas Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning LGBTQ Student Clubs

'Welcome to Texas' sign

This is really hideous. The Republican-controlled Texas legislature on Saturday passed a bill that would ban school clubs that support gay teens.

Democrats condemned the legislation saying it endangers LGBTQ kids – who are just looking for a safe space to be themselves – and strips them of their dignity. Continue reading “Texas Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning LGBTQ Student Clubs”

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New Doc ‘Late To The Party’ + South America’s 1st Out Pro Boxer + More News

Late to the Party

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• ABC News: The new documentary, Late to the Party, shares the stories of queer individuals who came out later in life – from an ex-military man to a Black Baptist church leader to a man finally stepping into his truth at 90 years old. Airs June 6 on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. Continue reading “New Doc ‘Late To The Party’ + South America’s 1st Out Pro Boxer + More News”

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Trans Man Detained After Using Ladies Room In South Carolina Bar

Luca Strobel

Conservative lawmakers in several red states want to force transgender people to use restrooms that align with their gender assigned at birth.

But here’s what happened when a 25-year-old trans man, Luca Strobel, tried to use the ladies room at a South Carolina bar, where he was picking up his friend, Caroline Frady, as her ‘sober ride’ home. Continue reading “Trans Man Detained After Using Ladies Room In South Carolina Bar”