LGBTQ news and entertainment
This past weekend, Donald Trump shared an article on his Truth Social account that included a pink triangle—the symbol from the Nazi period used to identify and target gay men in concentration camps—overlaid with a red prohibition sign. Continue reading “Trump Amplifies Nazi-Era Pink Triangle Symbol On Social Media”
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a Colorado law that bans so-called ‘conversion therapy,’ the harmful practice that falsely claims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Challenge To ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban”
On Saturday, Donald Trump played golf for the 13th day of his 50 days in office. It was his 10th day playing at his West Palm Beach golf course. Because he insists on flying down to Florida (there must not be any golf courses near Washington DC), American taxpayers have been billed more than $18 million for the Donald’s golf excursions. At this rate, he will surpass the $151.5 million he spent golfing in his first term. Continue reading “How Much Have Trump’s Golf Trips Cost Taxpayer’s So Far?”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gay Times: Two mismatched men fall for each other in A Night Like This, set to have its world premiere at the BFI Flare Film Festival on March 28.
The gay romance stars Jack Brett Anderson and Alexander Lincoln who “stay out all night, intent on getting to know each other and inadvertently get to know themselves in the process.” Continue reading “‘A Night Like This’ Premiere + Straight Ally At Sydney Mardi Gras + More”
Canada’s Liberal Party voted today to choose Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader and the country’s prime minister. Carney won 85.9% of the votes cast by Liberal Party members today. Continue reading “Canada’s Liberal Party Chooses Mark Carney To Succeed Trudeau As Prime Minister”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis lost in court again in her fight against same-sex marriage. I take a look at what would happen IF her case reached the Supreme Court. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Marriage Equality Isn’t Going Anywhere + Military Trans Ban + New Sitcom ‘Mid-Century Modern’”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: MSNBC makes history with two out gay Black anchors – Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels (above) – cohosting a new version of The Weekend. Continue reading “MSNBC Makes History With Two Black Gay Anchors + More News”
Making an impressive feature film debut, director Anthony Schatteman artfully captures that first blush of attraction with his acclaimed coming-of-age drama Young Hearts. Continue reading “Trailer: The First Blush Of Attraction ‘Young Hearts’”
Some news items you might have missed:
• AP News: A Japanese high court on Friday ruled that Japan’s refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, marking the ninth victory out of 10 rulings since the first group of plaintiffs filed lawsuits in 2019.
• Kenneth-in-ther-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including the St. Patrick’s Day issue of GLOSS Magazine. Continue reading “Another Victory For Same-Sex Marriage In Japan + Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” + More”
Utah’s state legislature has passed a bill that would ban the display of pride flags on public school and government property. Continue reading “Utah Lawmakers Ban Display Of Pride Flags”