A federal judge has called Florida policies restricting gender-affirming care for minors and adults “unconstitutional,” permanently blocking the state’s policies from being enforced. Continue reading “Florida Ban On Gender-Affirming Care Blocked As “Unconstitutional””
Hunter Biden Found Guilty On All 3 Gun Charges
A jury in Wilmington, Delaware, spent three hours deliberating before finding Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, guilty on three felony counts of lying on a a federal firearms application almost six years ago. Continue reading “Hunter Biden Found Guilty On All 3 Gun Charges”
$4 Million Ruling For Trans Man Barred From Locker Room + More News
Some news items you might find interesting: • Metro Weekly: A Missouri appeals court ruled that a transgender man is entitled to more than $4 million in damages for discrimination after being barred from the boys’ locker room when he was enrolled in public school over a decade ago. Continue reading “$4 Million Ruling For Trans Man Barred From Locker Room + More News”
Idaho Bar Trolls Pride Month With ‘Hetero Awesomeness Month’
The owner of a bar in Idaho decided his response to Pride Month would be to celebrate “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month” because he can’t get behind” the imagery of rainbows and LGBTQ parades, calling it “extreme.” Continue reading “Idaho Bar Trolls Pride Month With ‘Hetero Awesomeness Month’”
Teen Arrested After Public Library Window Displaying Pride Flag Shattered
Police have arrested a teenage suspect in connection with vandalism at the Newberg Public Library, where a window displaying a rainbow LGBTQ Pride flag was shattered by a BB gun on Wednesday night. Continue reading “Teen Arrested After Public Library Window Displaying Pride Flag Shattered”
Parable: “The Naked Truth”
This parable by Gibran Kahlil Gibran has been making the rounds on social media, and given our current political landscape, you can see why. This character, The Lie, seems to remind me of someone… Continue reading “Parable: “The Naked Truth””
Far-Right Is Mad Because Dolly Parton Loves Everyone + More News
Some news items I think worth your time: • JoeMyGod: Imagine going after international country music star Dolly Parton because she says she loves EVERYONE. Far-right nutjobs are mad Dolly loves her queer fans. Continue reading “Far-Right Is Mad Because Dolly Parton Loves Everyone + More News”
Olivia Newton-John’s Widower Lists Their California Ranch Where They Made “Wonderful Memories”
Olivia Newton-John’s widower, John Easterling has shared his thinking on listing the California ranch they shared and made “wonderful memories.” Continue reading “Olivia Newton-John’s Widower Lists Their California Ranch Where They Made “Wonderful Memories””
Colorado Republicans Call On Party Chair To Resign After Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric
Colorado Republicans are calling for state party chair Dave Williams to resign after he sent out a virulently anti-LGBTQ email blast calling the LGBTQ community “godless groomers” and demanded all Pride flags to be burned. Continue reading “Colorado Republicans Call On Party Chair To Resign After Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric”
U.S. Economy Added 272K New Jobs In May
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows hiring was stronger than expected in May with 272,000 new jobs added to the U.S. economy led by strong hiring in health care, government, and leisure and hospitality. Economists had predicted the number was going to be closer to 185,000. Continue reading “U.S. Economy Added 272K New Jobs In May”