LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case brought by Marlean Ames of Ohio, who says she’s the victim of “straight discrimination.” Continue reading “Supreme Court Appears Poised To Rule In Favor Of ‘Straight Discrimination’ Case”
Donald Trump really raised eyebrows this morning when he shared an AI-generated video depicting a future world of “Trump Gaza,” seeming to bring to life Trump’s reimagining of the devastated region as a glamorous, Dubai-style resort, complete with glittering towers — and a golden statue of himself. Continue reading “Trump Shares Wacky AI Video Of ‘Trump Gaza’”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a resolution calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 ruling that established marriage equality nationwide. It’s worth mentioning the resolution has no force of law. • CBS News: Meanwhile over in Michigan, state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) has joined the trend introducing a similar resolution. With a Democratic majority in the state Senate, it won’t pass. Continue reading “State Lawmakers Push Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Resolutions + More News”
Two sources tell the Washington Post that the U.S. and Ukraine have agreed to a framework for a minerals deal wherein Ukraine would jointly develop their mineral resources (including oil and gas) with help from the U.S. The new deal would reportedly allow 50% of future proceeds from new mineral projects to go into a fund controlled by the U.S. but for only investing in Ukrainian projects. No existing Ukrainian revenue streams will be shared with the fund. Continue reading “Report: Ukraine & U.S. Agree To Framework For Minerals Deal”
Apple shareholders voted down a conservative think tank’s proposal to jettison the company’s DEI initiatives. Continue reading “Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal To Drop DEI Initiatives”
A criminal complaint has been filed against 44-year-old Christopher Mark Jacobs, accused of attacking another man at an apartment complex on January 28. According to public statements made by the victim’s lawyers, the victim was lured to an apartment after being contacted via an app and attacked because he is gay. Continue reading “CA Man Charged With Assault After Luring Gay Man To Apartment”
Far-right conservative podcaster Dan Bongino, the new deputy director of the FBI, doesn’t have any experience with the bureau. A former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, he’s spent the past years being host of a podcast that was banned from YouTube. This followed several unsuccessful political campaigns for the House and Senate. Continue reading “New Deputy Director Of FBI Has Zero Experience With The Bureau”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast recapping the latest LGBTQ news: Police say the murder of a trans man in upstate New York wasn’t a ‘hate crime.’ Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Trans Murder ‘Not A Hate Crime?’ + More LGBTQ News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Post: Roberta Flack, a classically trained pianist who became one of the most popular performers of the 1970s, died today in Manhattan. She was 88. The cause of death was ALS, sometimes known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The onetime D.C. teacher won back-to-back Grammy Awards for “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” Continue reading “Rest In Peace Roberta Flack + Pedro Pascal Goes Viral + More News”
On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to consider a challenge to an anti-drag law in Tennessee that limits certain drag performances, allowing the law to remain mostly unchanged. Continue reading “Supreme Court Declines To Hear Challenge To Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law”