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Rosie O’Donnell Has PTSD From Trump Attacks + More News

Rosie O'Donnell has PTSD after being Trump's punchline for 20 years

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• People: Rosie O’Donnell (above) says she has PTSD from being Donald Trump’s target for so many years. “It’s like a post-traumatic stress disorder for me, considering it’s been 20 years of him using me as a punchline…It’s very strange to have supposedly the most powerful man in the word be your arch nemesis.”

• New Music: The Cowgays drop their latest sassy gay country bop, “Been Done Did That.” Like all their releases thus far, the hooky earworm features clever, queer-centric lyrics. Click image below to take a listen. Continue reading “Rosie O’Donnell Has PTSD From Trump Attacks + More News”

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National Day Of The Cowboy + ‘Heartstopper Forever’ + More News

Cowboy (photo: prometeus/Depositphotos)

Some news items for you on this very hot Saturday in Las Vegas:

• Queerty: Did you know that the fourth Saturday of July is officially recognized as the “National Day of the Cowboy?” Hit the link for a round-up of gay cowboys on social media. #SaveAHorse…

• Netflix: A reminder that the Heartstopper Forever finale film is now streaming on Netflix. “True love stories never really end.” Continue reading “National Day Of The Cowboy + ‘Heartstopper Forever’ + More News”

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Missouri Attorney General Warns Library About ‘Rainbow Story Time’

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway (above) sent a letter to a local Columbia library board warning an announced “Rainbow Story Time” event needs to be “conducted in a manner consistent with Missouri law” and should not provide minors with “pornography.”

Seriously…

A library spokeswoman confirmed to ABC 17 News that the event is family friendly. Continue reading “Missouri Attorney General Warns Library About ‘Rainbow Story Time’”

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Trump Fumbles Through White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech

Donald Trump bombs at White House Correspondent's Dinner

Oy… Donald Trump’s appearance at last night’s “take two” on this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner went just about how you would guess.

After having to sit through journalists being honored for their work (many covering the Donald’s less than shining moments), he tripped and fumbled through most of his lengthy, unfunny hour+ speech of insults and self-tributes. Continue reading “Trump Fumbles Through White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech”

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Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Poll + Louisiana Bathroom Ban + More

Pete Buttigieg

Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• LGBTQ Nation:  It’s waaaaaaaaay early but….a new poll from Emerson College shows out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the pack of potential 2028 Democratic candidates. p.s. that beard is working for Pete…

• Erin in the Morning: Bossier Parish in Louisiana has advanced a criminal trans bathroom ban. Trans people could face up to six months in prison if they use a bathroom on municipal property that differs from their sex assigned at birth. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Poll + Louisiana Bathroom Ban + More”

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Pentagon Reduces Number Of Iran War Deaths Because 4 Happened During Ceasefire

Trump attends the dignified transfer of 4 fallen U.S. service members

Well, this is hideous… The Pentagon removed the names of 4 service members who died in Jordan from their official list of casualties bringing the total from 18 to 14.

Officials explain that this is because “their deaths occurred after President Trump declared a cease-fire in the war in April.” So…they don’t count??? Continue reading “Pentagon Reduces Number Of Iran War Deaths Because 4 Happened During Ceasefire”

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Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More

Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Ireland

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss transgender Air Force troops’ retirement lawsuit.

The plaintiffs – including Master Sgt. Logan Ireland (above) –  are suing after the government unlawfully stripped them of retirement pay and benefits after promising they could leave military service with early retirement.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including “Off Campus” star Belmont Cameli covering the latest from OUT Magazine.

Continue reading “Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More”

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‘Performative Freeballing’ + PEPFAR Cuts + More News

Basketball shorts "performative freeballing'

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

• Queerty: A NYC-based fashionista called out the gays for a number of trends that he finds disingenuous: “curated body hair, vintage basketball shorts, Le labo scents and performative freeballing.”

• New Music: Carly Rae Jepsen drops her new song and music video, “After All” – from her upcoming album Day and Night set for release September 18. Continue reading “‘Performative Freeballing’ + PEPFAR Cuts + More News”