LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal has trolled trolls in the comments of his recent Instagram post asserting his trans allyship, and his responses are iconic. • New Music: Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (WICKED) dropped her new single “Replay” today – her first solo music since 2021. Continue reading “Pedro Pascal Trolls His Trolls + New Music From Cynthia Erivo + More News”
Following the chaotic debacle at the White House earlier today when Donald Trump and JD Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, world leaders made clear their continued unwavering support for Ukraine in its quest for an end to the Russian invasion. Continue reading “World Leaders Express Continued Unwavering Support For Ukraine”
Some memes that caught my eye this month… Continue reading “What I Meme To Say…”
In a stunning meeting in the Oval Office with dozens of journalists watching, Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not being “thankful” enough for U.S. support as they attempted to strong-arm Zelenskyy into a cease-fire deal with Russia. Continue reading “Trump & Vance Berate Zelenskyy In Oval Office Debacle”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: The Art Museum of the Americas in Washington, D.C., has canceled two major exhibitions showcasing Black and LGBTQ+ artists, citing executive orders from Donald Trump targeting DEI initiatives. Continue reading “Art Museum Cancels Black & LGBTQ Exhibitions Citing Anti-DEI Orders + More News”
A federal judge has ordered the Office of Personnel Management to rescind directives that launched the mass firing of probationary government workers in numerous agencies across the government. Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California ruled that the terminations were probably illegal, as a group of labor unions argued in court. Continue reading “Federal Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Mass Firing Of Government Workers”
In 1997, Hungary was the first country in the former Eastern Bloc where a Pride march was held, marking the country’s pioneering role in LGBTQ+ rights. Now Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants Hungary to be the first EU country to ban Pride in public. Continue reading “Hungarian Govt Bans Budapest Pride Parade ‘In Public’”
The Department of Defense issued its new military policy on Wednesday banning all transgender people who are living as themselves from joining or continuing to serve in the military. Under the policy, transgender U.S. service members will be separated from the military within the next two months unless they receive an exemption. Continue reading “Defense Dept Will Identify & Remove Transgender Service Members”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows the majority of Americans support transgender sports and health care restrictions — yet they also support anti-discrimination laws protecting trans people. • Boy Culture: The folks at Mr. Man have revealed the winners of the 11th Annual Manatomy Awards, which celebrate the best nude scenes of the year. Hit the link to check out the winners. Continue reading “11th Annual ‘Manatomy Awards’ + Support For Trans Rights + More News”
Virulently anti-LGBTQ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary declared today that Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year as a way to “protect” children. For decades, the Budapest Pride parade has marched down Andrássy Avenue, a wide, tree-lined street in the city’s center. Continue reading “Hungary’s Prime Minister: Budapest Pride Should Be Held In ‘Closed Venue’ To Protect Children”