Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) addressed Lara Trump’s gripes on CNN this morning that Donald Trump’s falsifying documents case wasn’t moved out of New York City (where the crimes actually occurred). Her implication was that the Donald “couldn’t get a fair trial” in Manhattan. and yet, he did. Continue reading “Schiff: ‘If You Don’t Want To Be Tried In NY, Don’t Commit Crimes In NY’”
Morning Consult: 49% Of Independents Say Trump Should Drop Out
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions for falsifying business documents, two polls conducted after the verdicts show bad news for the Trump campaign. Continue reading “Morning Consult: 49% Of Independents Say Trump Should Drop Out”
Pride Month At Walmart + ‘Hacks’ Actor Carl Clemons-Hopkins + More
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Walmart is walking into 2024’s Pride merch season with its head held high despite the ugly outcome of last year’s far-right meltdown over Target’s rainbow products. Continue reading “Pride Month At Walmart + ‘Hacks’ Actor Carl Clemons-Hopkins + More”
Jerusalem Holds Smaller, ‘Subdued’ LGBTQ+ Pride Parade
Jerusalem held its annual LGBTQ Pride parade on Thursday amid a heavy security presence and a more subdued mood than in the past, given the many months of war with Hamas. Continue reading “Jerusalem Holds Smaller, ‘Subdued’ LGBTQ+ Pride Parade”
Lifeguard Files Lawsuit For Being Stationed Near Pride Flag + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A lifeguard is suing the city of Los Angeles for “severe emotional distress” after he was stationed near a Pride flag last year, saying it offended his religious beliefs. Continue reading “Lifeguard Files Lawsuit For Being Stationed Near Pride Flag + More News”
Donald Trump Found Guilty On All 34 Charges
A Manhattan jury has found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 charges of falsifying business records in connection to paying Stormy Daniels hush money. Continue reading “Donald Trump Found Guilty On All 34 Charges”
Man With Suspended Drivers License Zooms Into Hearing While Driving
This has to be one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while. A man Zoomed into his court hearing regarding his suspended driver’s license – wait for it – while driving. Continue reading “Man With Suspended Drivers License Zooms Into Hearing While Driving”
Randy Rainbow Skewers Greene With Grease Parody “Look At Me, I’m MTG”
Randy Rainbow drops his latest parody video, “Look At Me, I’m MTG,” skewering far-right nutjob Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) with his riff on the GREASE classic, “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee.” Continue reading “Randy Rainbow Skewers Greene With Grease Parody “Look At Me, I’m MTG””
Target Slashes Pride Merchandise By 96% After 2023 Backlash
After being attacked on social media and in person at stores, Target has reduced its LGBTQ-themed Pride merchandise this year to just 75 items, down from more than 2,000 last year. Continue reading “Target Slashes Pride Merchandise By 96% After 2023 Backlash”
New Book Highlights Rock Hudson ‘Confession’ Tape + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new Hollywood tell-all book is highlighting Rock Hudson’s so-called gay confession tape, made secretly by his wife, Phyllis Gates, in the late 1950s. Continue reading “New Book Highlights Rock Hudson ‘Confession’ Tape + More News”