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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Two civil rights lawyers who led the fight against Trump’s first transgender military ban explain why the Donald’s new trans ban has far-reaching consequences beyond the military. Continue reading “Consequences Of New Trans Military Ban + More News”
Well, that was quick – the Trump administration reversed itself and rescinded an executive order that froze massive amounts of funding that affected kids, seniors, and military service members. Continue reading “White House Rescinds Order Freezing Federal Loans + Grants”
Here’s a success story – following Target’s announcement last week that it was caving to conservative anti-LGBTQ pressures and dropping its DEI initiatives, Twin City Pride (TCP) dropped the department store as a sponsor. And very quickly ended up with more than twice the funding they started with. Continue reading “After Target Dropped DEI, Minnesota’s Largest Pride Fest Dropped Target As Sponsor – And Raised 2x More Money”
Donald Trump has issued an executive order that would restrict federal funding and support for gender-affirming care for transgender minors and some adults, which he described as harmful and irreversible. Continue reading “Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Gender-Affirming Care For Minors”
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Caroline Kennedy said in a letter to U.S. senators that her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (above) is a “predator,” and urged them not to confirm him to be HHS secretary. Continue reading “Caroline Kennedy Calls Her Cousin RFK Jr. ‘A Predator’ + More News”
Jim Acosta signed off for the last time today with a thank you to viewers and a final message: “Don’t give in to the lies.” Continue reading “Jim Acosta Signs Off At CNN: “Don’t Give In To The Lies””
The Trump administration has abruptly stopped the distribution of live-saving antiretroviral HIV drugs to almost 26 million people worldwide. Continue reading “Trump Halts Global HIV Medication Program PEPFAR”
Following an announcement this morning that Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) will retire from the U.S. Senate when his second term ends in two years, a source close to former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he is “taking a serious look” at running for the Senate seat. From Axios:
Buttigieg would bring his national fundraising network to what is expected to be one of the most expensive Senate races in the country.
“Pete is exploring all of his options on how he can be helpful and continue to serve,” said a person close to Buttigieg. “He’s honored to be mentioned for this and he’s taking a serious look.”
Buttigieg rocketed to the top of the Democratic politics with his long-shot bid to become the party’s nominee in 2020, ultimately winning the Iowa caucuses.
The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, had announced his plans to move to Michigan and raise his two young children in his husband’s home state.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at running for the Michigan senate seat left open by the surprise retirement of Sen. Gary Peters, Axios has learned.
— Axios (@axios.com) January 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Donald Trump has issued an executive order targeting transgender service members declaring the U.S. military has been “afflicted with radical gender ideology to appease activists” and that “many mental and physical health conditions are incompatible with active duty.” Continue reading “Trump Signs Exec Order Targeting Transgender Military Members”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gayety: Actress/pop star Demi Lovato, who came out as non-binary in May 2021, has issued a heartfelt statement in response to Donald Trump’s recent anti-trans executive order. Continue reading “Demi Lovato + Classic Queer Film Gets 4K Release + More News”