LGBTQ news and entertainment
Out gay billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent was confirmed by the Senate today as Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary by a vote of 68-29. Continue reading “Gay Billionaire Scott Bessent Confirmed As Treasury Secretary”
Lesson plans about the Tuskegee Airmen, heroic Black pilots known for their service during World War II, and the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), the female World War II pilots, have been axed from the U.S. Air Force curriculum. Continue reading “Air Force Cancels Lessons On Tuskegee Airmen Due To Trump Executive Order”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: In a new documentary, the late Pee-Wee Herman star Paul Reubens comes out (18 months after his passing) after keeping his sexual orientation private for his entire career. Continue reading “PeeWee Herman Posthumously Comes Out + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, the Washington, D.C., Episcopal bishop who asked Trump to have mercy on on frightened LGBTQ people earlier this week, presided over a service honoring gay hate-crime victim Matthew Shepard at the Washington National Cathedral in 2018. Continue reading “Rev. Mariann Budde Honored Matthew Shepard + More News”
Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) got all worked up today trying to get “a guy” kicked out of the women’s restroom in the Capitol off the House floor on Thursday. Except – there wasn’t a man. It turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert Attempted To Kick ‘Guy’ Out Of House Ladies Room”
Donald Trump suggested shutting down the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saying that states could do a better job at responding to disasters. Continue reading “Trump Suggests Getting Rid Of FEMA”
The Trump team has removed a pair of tributes on WhiteHouse.gov dedicated to Nex Benedict and Matthew Shepard, both of whom died following horrific acts of anti-LGBTQ+ violence. Continue reading “White House Site Removes Tributes To Matthew Shepard + Nex Benedict”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has put a freeze on all passport applications with an “X” sex marker and changes to gender identity on existing passports following Trump’s executive order. Continue reading “State Dept Puts Freeze On Passport Gender Changes + More News”
LatiNation Media’s acclaimed queer talk series, The Q Agenda, will be recognized with a Special Recognition honor at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards for its significant contributions to LGBTQ acceptance and visibility. Continue reading “‘The Q Agenda’ To Be Honored At GLAAD Media Awards”
The 2025 Oscars have been announced and there’s some serious LGBTQ+ representation in major categories. Continue reading “‘Emilia Pérez’ And ‘Wicked’ Lead 2025 Oscar Nominations”