LGBTQ news and entertainment
White House officials have announced Donald Trump will sign an executive order today reversing protections for transgender people declaring that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female. The executive order will also end DEI programs and require the federal government to use the term “sex” instead of “gender.” Continue reading “Day One: Trump To Roll Back Trans Protections With Executive Order”
President Joe Biden issued one last set of pardons on the way out the door today. This time, he protected his family members from future politically motivated investigations. Continue reading “Biden Pardons Family Members In Last Minutes Of His Presidency”
Independent journalist Aaron Rupar shared on X (previously Twitter) what looks to be a threatening direct message he apparently received from a college football coach. Continue reading “X: Football Coach Appears To Threaten Indie Journalist”
A New Hampshire man, Frank Hobbs Jr., was busted stealing pro-LGBTQ signs in Goffstown last June during Pride Month. Hobbs told authorities he found them offensive for displaying “pedophile symbols.” Continue reading “NH Man Busted For Stealing LGBTQ ‘Pedophile’ Signs”
UPDATE: TikTok says it will be restoring service to U.S. users after Donald Trump provided assurances necessary to the company’s service providers.
The Donald apparently wants the platform available and running for his inauguration on Monday. Continue reading “UPDATE: TikTok To Restore Service”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: out country music star Orville Peck (above) will make his Broadway debut in the current revival of CABARET this spring. Plus… Continue reading “LGBTQ Podcast: Orville Peck On Broadway, Laverne Cox’s “Clean Slate” + More”
Following a campaign cycle where Republicans, including felon-elect Donald Trump, leaned into negative messaging on transgender identity, GOP lawmakers in statehouses across the country are filing dozens of bills aimed at limiting the rights of trans people. Continue reading “GOP State Lawmakers Across U.S. Filing Dozens Of Anti-Trans Proposals”
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case filed by parents of school children who want to opt their kids out of any instruction on that includes books with LGBTQ characters. Continue reading “Supreme Court To Hear Case On Schools Using LGBTQ Books”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT: This year’s edition of the Boxers NYC Bartender Calendar benefits Out My Closet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of under-resourced and unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. Continue reading “Still Time To Get Your 2025 Calendar + More News”
Felon-elect Donald Trump has announced that his inauguration will now take place indoors due to incoming cold weather. Continue reading “Trump Inauguration To Be Held Indoors Due To Cold Weather”