Judge Overrules Alabama Town, Allows LGBTQ Pride Group In Christmas Parade

Christmas parade in Prattville, Alabama

A federal judge ordered the city of Prattville, Alabama, to allow a local LGBTQ Pride group to participate in the town’s annual Christmas parade on Friday just hours before the event after Prattville’s mayor and town council had banned Prattville Pride from taking part in the parade a day before. Continue reading “Judge Overrules Alabama Town, Allows LGBTQ Pride Group In Christmas Parade”

Jury Deadlocked On Subway Chokehold Death + More News

Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny grabbed a homeless man from behind and choked him to death.

Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Jurors can’t consider the second count until they decide on the first, which they are deadlocked on. Continue reading “Jury Deadlocked On Subway Chokehold Death + More News”

GOP Senators Unsure About Pete Hegseth For Defense Sec.

Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

As bad news after bad news keeps piling up for Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, who’s been accused of sexual assault and public drunkeness, several outlets are reporting Trump is now considering dropping Hegseth for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to head up the Pentagon. Continue reading “GOP Senators Unsure About Pete Hegseth For Defense Sec.”

Opening Night Gala For ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ + More News

Vanessa Williams, Donatella Versace, Elton John, Anna Wintour, David Furnish

Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT Magazine: Elton John welcomed a slew of celebrities to a gala Opening Night for his new musical The Devil Wears Prada in London starring Vanessa Williams. The event was held on December 1 to recognize World AIDS Day and support the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Continue reading “Opening Night Gala For ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ + More News”