LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents “are entitled to at least presumptive immunity from prosecution” for all official acts while in office. However, “there is no immunity for unofficial acts.” Continue reading “Supreme Court: Presidents Do Have Immunity From Prosecution For ‘Official Acts’”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Andy Lee and his crew celebrating Pride in NYC today. Continue reading “NYC Pride + Vitamin D + More InstaHunks”
Some news items you might have missed: • Justice Department: Austin Wolf, one of the biggest gay stars in adult entertainment, has been arrested on child pornography charges. He’s charged with sending and receiving hundreds of videos of child pornography, including a video showing a 10-year-old child bound and raped. Continue reading “Austin Wolf Arrested + CATS Reinvented + More News”
Fifty-five years ago, in a small Greenwich Village bar, a raid by New York police unwittingly gave birth to the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
That journey would include the free-wheeling 1970s, the horror of the AIDS epidemic which galvanized our community in the 1980s, the rise of openly LGBTQ politicians in Congress, governor’s offices and state legislatures, the increased visibility in the media, the repeal of Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell, and marriage equality. Continue reading “55 Years Later: Stonewall – From There To Here”
The day after a disappointing debate performance on CNN, President Joe Biden gave an energized, rousing speech to a clearly enthusiastic crowd in Raleigh, North Carolina. Continue reading “Biden Gives Rousing Campaign Speech In North Carolina”
The Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors overstepped in using an obstruction law used in some cases against members of the mob that stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Continue reading “SCOTUS Sides With Jan 6 Rioter On Obstruction Law Question”
UPDATE: Less than 24 hours after a disappointing performance at the first debate of the 2024 presidential cycle, President Joe Biden delivered an energetic, rousing speech to an enthusiastic crowd in North Carolina. Continue reading “Debate Night: Trump Lies, Dems Panic Over Biden’s Performance”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger endorsed President Joe Biden on Wednesday, giving the Democrat a prominent new ally in his high-stakes campaign to win over moderate Republicans and independents this fall. Continue reading “GOP Congressman Endorses Biden + More News”
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed LGBTQ families to the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday to celebrate Pride Month. Continue reading “First Lady Speaks At White House Pride Celebration”
Some news stories I think worth your time: • Equality Day: Not only is today the 9th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Obergefell ruling which made marriage equality legal nationwide, but on this same date in 2003 the high court struck down so-called ‘sodomy’ laws (Lawrence v. Texas) and in 2013 struck down the Defense of Marriage Act which blocked the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage (United States v. Windsor). Continue reading “9th Anniversary Of Marriage Equality SCOTUS Ruling + More”