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When Holding Hands Is New + Budapest Pride Is A Go + More News

Gay men holding hands

Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• Queerty: A gay man writes to “Ask Jake” for advice about his perfect “10” boyfriend – perfect except the bf likes holding hands in public which makes the conservative-raised man self-conscious.

• LGBTQ Nation: An evangelical Christian man in the UK who sued the government for “religious discrimination” after his government employer refused to remove rainbow flags during Pride Month had his lawsuit dismissed by a tribunal. Continue reading “When Holding Hands Is New + Budapest Pride Is A Go + More News”

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Bondi Blames Her Replacement For Epstein Files Debacle

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi

In a closed door interview with the House Oversight Committee, former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to discuss Donald Trump’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

According to Democratic lawmakers, Bondi repeatedly shifted the focus to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who she says is in charge of overseeing the Epstein files release. Continue reading “Bondi Blames Her Replacement For Epstein Files Debacle”

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Report: Iran Deal May Include “$300B Investment Fund” For Iran

Donald Trump on Air Force One (screen capture)

As mediators between Iran and the United States continue to negotiate a preliminary agreement that might ultimately end the war, one new detail of the agreement appears to reference a $300 billion “investment fund” for Iran. Continue reading “Report: Iran Deal May Include “$300B Investment Fund” For Iran”

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Pete Buttigieg Leads Early Presidential Poll + ‘HACKS’ Series Finale + More

Pete Buttigieg

Some news items you might have missed:

• LGBTQ Nation: I admit it’s way early, but a new survey from Emerson College Polling shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is Democratic voters’ top choice for a 2028 presidential nominee.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from DNA Magazine. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Leads Early Presidential Poll + ‘HACKS’ Series Finale + More”

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‘Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody’ + More News

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody - (image - Matthew Murphy)

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

• New York Times: Tim Teeman, NY Times critic, shares his experience when he was pulled up from the audience of the new hit off-Broadway production Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody to play the role of “Scott Hunter.”

• The Advocate: White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller falsely claimed that Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was transgender on Tuesday. And the DNC clapped back. See below. Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody’ + More News”

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Analysis: Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated’ Profit Margin

AI rendering of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation

Donald Trump said his renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool would cost “only” $1.8 million. The project is currently behind schedule and the cost has ballooned to $13 million.

Plus – it seems the contractor doing the work is being paid a much higher profit margin than typically paid. Continue reading “Analysis: Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated’ Profit Margin”

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Paxton Wins TX Senate Run-Off + New ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Pics + More

Ethics-challenged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Some news stories you might have missed:

• New York Times: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (above) has won his GOP run-off against 4-term U.S. Sen. John Cornyn to run for Cornyn’s seat this fall against Democrat James Talarico. Trust and believe, Talarico’s campaign is happier running against ethics-challenged Paxton.

• OUT: Netflix has released new, first-look images for the upcoming movie Heartstopper Forever, which will bid a final farewell to young lovers Nick (Kit Conner) and Charlie (Joe Locke). The movie arrives July 17. Continue reading “Paxton Wins TX Senate Run-Off + New ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Pics + More”

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Redistricting Games: South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee

Vote - ballot showing Democrats and Republicans (image via Depositphotos)

Republican-led redistricting games continue this week in several states in advance of the mid-term elections this fall with some good and bad news.

• NBC News: The GOP-led South Carolina Senate has voted against a new congressional map, ending the last-minute redistricting effort in the state for now. The failed vote was a surprise rejection of Donald Trump, who wanted lawmakers to pass a redrawn map that would eliminate the state’s one majority-Black district. Continue reading “Redistricting Games: South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee”