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Trump Pardons Reality Couple Convicted Of Massive Fraud

Todd and Julie Chrisley (screen capture)

Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to reality show stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted in June 2022 on multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, tax evasion, and wire fraud. The couple, reality-famous for their TV show “Chrisley Knows Best,” were convicted in 2022 for bilking banks out of tens of millions of dollars through fraudulent bank loans and then using their production company to hide the income from the IRS. Continue reading “Trump Pardons Reality Couple Convicted Of Massive Fraud”

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Trump Threatens CA Funding Over 1 Trans Athlete + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Donald Trump has threatened to yank California’s federal funding over one trans student’s sports participation. He doesn’t have that power, but the state sports authority made a change to its rules anyway. • Outsports: Jason Collins, the first publicly out active gay NBA player, married his husband, film producer Brunson Green, over the weekend in Austin, Texas. Continue reading “Trump Threatens CA Funding Over 1 Trans Athlete + More News”

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Deep Fake Video Pretends To Show Trump ‘Canceling’ Pride Month

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A deep fake video of Donald Trump saying “Pride Month is cancelled” making the rounds on social media pretends to show Trump declaring the US would “no longer participate in deliberate moral inversions” by observing Pride Month in June. In the clip, “Trump” goes on to say that June will be known as “confidence month…or maybe just June,” before adding crass comments about gay sex. Continue reading “Deep Fake Video Pretends To Show Trump ‘Canceling’ Pride Month”

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Trump: Putin ‘Has Gone Absolutely CRAZY!’

Donald Trump

Donald Trump, who boasted on the campaign trail he could end the Russia/Ukraine war in one day, is suddenly criticizing Russian President Putin after Russia unleashed one of its largest offensives against Ukraine calling the Russian leader “absolutely CRAZY!” Continue reading “Trump: Putin ‘Has Gone Absolutely CRAZY!’”

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Trump: ‘Happy Memorial Day To All The USA Hating Scum’

Donald Trump

The current Felon-In-Chief posted this uplifting and eloquent message this morning in observance of Memorial Day. Please note: not a single word in there honoring the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Continue reading “Trump: ‘Happy Memorial Day To All The USA Hating Scum’”

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Most Americans Support Corporate LGBTQ Pride Efforts + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new GLAAD-Ipsos survey shows 70% of Americans say that knowing a company offers LGBTQ Pride merchandise either positively affects or does not impact their purchasing decisions. • LGBTQ Nation: Straight ally John Piermatteo brings a sign to Pride events that says “Play Catch With a Dad,” inviting people to do just that. He’s has now taken his heartwarming trend to other Pride celebrations, helping LGBTQ people heal from trauma from their families of origin. Continue reading “Most Americans Support Corporate LGBTQ Pride Efforts + More News”

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HBO Doc-Film ‘Pee-Wee As Himself’ + U.S. LGBTQs Consider Canada + More News

New HBO documentary "Pee-wee As Himself" (image via HBO)

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: What to watch? Don’t miss the new 2-part documentary delving into the life and career of Paul Reubens,”Pee-wee As Himself,” now on HBO. Continue reading “HBO Doc-Film ‘Pee-Wee As Himself’ + U.S. LGBTQs Consider Canada + More News”

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Kermit The Frog Graduation Speech: ‘Life Is Better When We Leap Together’

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As college graduates receive wise counsel from respected alumni and notable speakers at commencement ceremonies across the country, the Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland was treated to sage advice from Sesame Street/Muppets star, Kermit the Frog. Kermit’s creator, Jim Henson, was an alum of the school. Continue reading “Kermit The Frog Graduation Speech: ‘Life Is Better When We Leap Together’”