LGBTQ news and entertainment
An appeals court in California ruled a Kern County baker violated the rights of a gay couple when she refused on religious grounds to sell a cake for their wedding. The couple asked to purchase a pre-designed, generic 3-tier cake without any “gay” references or adornment. But the bakery refused to sell to them. #FAFO Continue reading “Appeals Court: CA Bakery Discriminated Against Same-Sex Wedding”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT: The first episode of Season 3 of The White Lotus had a lot of people noticing the awkward banter and lingering looks between brothers Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola). Truly, TWL never shies away from a provocative storyline. Continue reading “‘The White Lotus’ Returns Provocative As Ever + More News”
Four NYC deputy mayors are resigning after the Justice Department moved to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case in apparent exchange for his help with Donald Trump’s deportation agenda. Continue reading “NYC: Four Deputy Mayors Resign Over Dismissal Of Mayor Adam’s Corruption Case”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: With threats to marriage equality looming, a venue in Columbia, South Carolina, hosted free weddings for LGBTQ+ couples and raised funds for a transgender organization. Continue reading “Free Same-Sex Weddings + New TV Series ‘Invisible Boys’ + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Instinct Magazine: Woofy Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy (above) has launched a monthly coffee table book club, and if you sign up now you get a free Polaroid of the freestyle skier au naturale. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Book Club + 5 Charged In Trans Man Murder + More News”
Forty-eight cases of measles have been identified in Texas, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The number of cases has doubled over the past three days. Continue reading “Texas Measles Outbreak Continues To Spread Among Unvaccinated”
Some news items you might have missed: • CBS News: Thousands protested today in NYC, carrying Pride flags and signs reading “there’s no Stonewall without the T,” opposing the erasure of LGBTQ+ people after the Trump administration removed references to transgender and queer people from the webpage for the Stonewall National Monument. Continue reading “LGBTQ Community Protests Trump’s Trans Erasure At Stonewall + More News”
This is some pretty petty bullshit. The National Park Service (NPS) today removed references to transgender and queer people on the webpage for the Stonewall National Monument, shortening the LGBTQ+ acronym to LGB, standing for lesbian, gay and bisexual. Continue reading “Park Service Removes “T” From Stonewall Monument Website”
Some news items you might have missed: • Des Moines Register: Republican lawmakers in Iowa want to expand the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law (already challenged in courts) from grades K-6 to K-12. So, in the year 2025, high school students shouldn’t know that LGBTQ people exist? Continue reading “Iowa Republicans Want To Expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law + More News”
A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from health care facilities that provide gender-affirming care to trans people under 19. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Trump Order To Withhold Funds To Trans Youths’ Health Providers”