LGBTQ news and entertainment
According to a Supreme Court opinion briefly posted to the court’s website, a majority of the high court appears to be in favor of allowing abortions in Idaho in cases involving medical emergencies. Continue reading “Idaho: Supreme Court Appears To Rule In Favor Of Medical Emergency Abortions”
President Joe Biden has issued pardons to LGBTQ service members who were previously discharged for their sexual orientation or gender identity under discriminatory military policies, including “don’t ask, don’t tell.” “Today, I am righting a historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said in a statement issued by the White House. Continue reading “Biden Pardons All Veterans Discharged/Convicted For Being LGBTQ”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Protestors threatened to ruin the first-ever Pride event in Canyon County, Idaho, but the community came together and thousands showed up. Continue reading “Thousands Show Up For First Idaho County Pride Event + More”
More Pride Month action from the Biden Administration as Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host U.S. leaders championing LGBTQ+ equality across the U.S. government and around the world on Thursday, June 27, at the Department of State. Continue reading “Secretary Of State To Host Pride Month Reception”
President Biden will join international pop star Elton John at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on Friday to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the first night of riots that led to the modern gay rights movement. Continue reading “President Biden, Elton John To Visit Stonewall Inn On 55th Anniversary Of Riots”
Donald Trump expressed concerns that returning classified docs he stored at Mar-a-Lago after being served a subpoena could result in criminal charges, according to audio notes taken by his lawyers at the time. Continue reading “ABC News: Trump Expressed Concern Returning Docs Could Result In Charges”
Some news items you might have missed: • Outsports: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (whose brother is gay) says his support of the LGBTQ community and gay athletes isn’t going away. “I’ve made clear that if any member of the NFL family comes out, we will have their back.” Continue reading “NFL Commissioner On Players Coming Out + More News”
The Supreme Court will decide whether a Tennessee state ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates the equal protection clause. Continue reading “Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge To Trans Healthcare Ban”
Some news stories you might have missed: • Queerty: 20 facts you probably don’t know about the highly-underrated 1990s AIDS drama It’s My Party starring Olivia Newton-John, Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Lee Grant, Marlee Matlin, George Segal, and more. Continue reading “90s Drama “It’s My Party” + Liza Documentary + More”
Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn has made millions by turning his Trump-world connections into a family business spreading MAGA lies. Continue reading “Michael Flynn Making Millions Spreading MAGA Lies”