Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Anti-LGBTQ Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) drew sharp criticism for misgendering Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness Shawn Skelly, the highest-ranking transgender official at the Pentagon while pitching a bill to cut Skelly’s salary to $1. Continue reading “Boebert Catches Flack For Anti-Trans House Speech + More News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Queerty: Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens (above) has called out homophobes who have told him not to talk about his sexuality. Last year, he made history as the first out-gay wrestler to win an AEW championship. Continue reading “Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News”
A state judge in Montana temporarily blocked a new law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors just four days before it was to take effect. Continue reading “Montana Judge Temporarily Blocks Gender-Affirming Care Ban”
The U.S. Senate advanced legislation on Tuesday evening that would continue to fund the government through November 17 and avoid a government shutdown this weekend. The legislation was passed by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 77-19.
But Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) informed GOP House members this morning that he doesn’t intend to bring the Senate’s continuing resolution to the floor for a vote. Continue reading “McCarthy Won’t Give Senate Funding Bill A House Vote”
A federal judge has ruled that a Texas law limiting public drag performances is unconstitutional and permanently forbids enforcement of the law. Continue reading “Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Drag Ban As Unconstitutional”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom signs 9 pro-LGBTQ bills into law. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Colorado State’s Out College Football Player + Scotland + More News”
A New York judge has ruled Donald Trump committed fraud for years by deceiving banks and insurers in overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his net worth. Continue reading “Judge: Trump Fraudulently Inflated Property Values & Assets”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Pink News: Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness defended trans kids’ rights through tears during an appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast that suddenly broke into a debate. Continue reading “Jonathan Van Ness + New ONJ Tribute + More News”
President Joe Biden joined a group of striking autoworkers in Belleville, Michigan, today as a gesture of support to the United Automobile Workers labor union.
It’s the first time in American history a sitting president has come out and stood on a picket line. Continue reading “President Biden Joins Auto Workers On Picket Line”
At this writing, there are now 16 Democratic Senators calling for recently indicted Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to resign, including fellow New Jersey Democrat Senator Cory Booker. Continue reading “Democratic Senators Call For Menendez To Resign”