LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Queerty: Ahead of the 25th International AIDS Conference, which takes place next week in Munich, researchers say another man appears to have been cured of HIV. Continue reading “Another Man Appears To Be Cured Of HIV + More News”
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony on Friday in Russia after being tried for espionage under fabricated charges. Continue reading “Russian Court Sentences American Reporter To 16 Years In Prison On False Charges”
On a 2-1 vote, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a challenge to Tennessee’s extreme anti-drag law reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state. Continue reading “Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Tennessee Anti-Drag Law”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Bowing to far-right pressures, John Deere announced it will no longer support LGBTQ Pride events. Continue reading “John Deere Cancels Support For Pride + More News”
In a historic win for LGBTQ rights in South Korea, the country’s Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples do have a right to spousal coverage for national health insurance. Continue reading “South Korea: Same-Sex Couples Win Landmark Ruling From Top Court”
Axios is reporting that President Joe Biden could drop out of the presidential race as soon as this weekend due to the mounting pressure from Democratic party leaders and close allies. Continue reading “Democrats Believe Biden Will Exit Presidential Race”
Some news items you might have missed: • GLAAD: The nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards have been announced with several out actors and LGBTQ-centered shows scoring nods. Continue reading “76th Emmy Award Nominations Announced + More News”
UPDATE: Later in the day, Sen. Bob Menendez told CBS News he has not spoken to allies about resigning. Stay tuned… Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has reportedly told allies he will resign his Senate seat after being convicted on federal corruption charges yesterday. Continue reading “Sen. Bob Menendez Tells Allies He Will Resign”
President Joe Biden, currently here in my town of Las Vegas to address the UnidosUS convention, has tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading “President Biden Tests Positive For COVID”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: a gay circuit party was evicted from its host hotel in Dallas due to attendees lack of clothing. Plus… Continue reading “Twice-Yearly PrEP + Coming-Of-Age Film ‘Big Boys’ + More LGBTQ News”