LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Vatican said on Tuesday that Pope Francis “extends his apologies” after reports that he used an anti-gay slur referring to gay men at a behind-closed-doors meeting with Italian bishops last week. Continue reading “Pope Francis Apologizes For Using Anti-Gay Slur”
The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual session to nominate President Biden, thwarting Ohio Republicans’ attempt to keep him off the ballot. In April, Ohio’s Secretary of State Frank LaRose informed the Democratic National Committee that the certification deadline to get President Joe Biden on the state’s 2024 presidential ballot is 12 days before the Democratic National Convention, where Biden would officially be chosen as the Democratic nominee. In 2010, Ohio lawmakers passed legislation that requires certification of a candidate 90 days before the general election. Today, the DNC announced it will hold a virtual roll call before Ohio’s August 7 deadline, sidestepping the partisan play by Ohio Republicans, who could have simply moved the deadline, which they’ve done in the past. Continue reading “Democrats Will Nominate Biden In Virtual Session To Ensure He’s On Ohio Ballot”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: In his inspiring new memoir – From Jet-Setter To Fatherhood – Joseph Tito (of The Dad Diaries) shares how he had to pretend to have a wife to bring his babies home from the hospital. Continue reading “From Jet-Setter To Fatherhood + New Music From STEFA* + More News”
While most Americans across the country express their respect for fallen military service members this Memorial Day, Donald Trump used the occasion to rant about his legal opponents, who he calls “Human Scum.” You’ll note there’s no mention of fallen American service members. Continue reading “Donald Trump: Happy Memorial Day To ‘Human Scum’”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Responding to a question in the subreddit r/askgaybros, gays in relationships describe their typical evenings together, and you might be surprised Continue reading “Gay Couples After Work, VINCINT & Adam Lambert Team Up + More News”
The parents of pro golfer Grayson Murray shared with the world on Sunday that the two-time PGA champ had died at age 30 of suicide Saturday morning. Continue reading “Pro Golf Champ Dies Of Suicide, Nutjobs Try To Blame Death On COVID Vaccine”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland reversed a National Park Service directive that would have barred employees from participating in LGBTQ Pride Month events while in uniform. The initial policy, issued on May 17, led to widespread backlash from the LGBTQ+ community. Continue reading “National Park Rangers At Pride + New Music From Kiesza + More”
Anti-LGBTQ/pro-Hitler talking head Stew Peters is oh-so-angry that his “Extreme Accountability Event” he’d planned to hold at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel and Casino was canceled once Caesars got wind of the nasty hate he was hoping to whip up at his event. Continue reading “Far-Right Talking Head Unhinged After His Book Burning Event Cancelled”
Some news stories you might have missed: • Kenneth-in-the-212: A Kevin Spacey victim responds to the new 2-part Max documentary Spacey Unmasked. Continue reading “Kevin Spacey Victim Responds To Doc-Series + More News”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: This month marked the 20th anniversary of marriage equality in the U.S., and a new report shows only good has come from embracing the freedom to marry. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: U.S. Marriage Equality Turns 20 + Pride Month TV + More”