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Alan Ritchson Gets Huge + Nex Benedict + More News

Alan Ritchson (via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs have signed a letter urging the removal of Oklahoma’s superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters, saying he has encouraged “a climate of hate and bigotry.” • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest publications of interest to LGBTQ readers, including “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson, covering the new issue of Men’s Health. Continue reading “Alan Ritchson Gets Huge + Nex Benedict + More News”

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Ghana Approves Prison Time For Identifying As LGBTQ

Lawmakers in Ghana have approved a bill that would allow prison sentences for anyone merely identifying as gay

Lawmakers in Ghana have approved anti-LGBTQ legislation that would dictate prison sentences for those who merely identify as LGBTQ or organize advocacy groups for the LGBTQ community. Amnesty International calls the bill “one of the most draconian in Africa.” Continue reading “Ghana Approves Prison Time For Identifying As LGBTQ”

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Ohio State Student Caught Urinating On Pride Flag + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State University student Trey Samuel Fetzer, 20, is facing ethnic intimidation (hate crime charge), criminal mischief, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct after he was caught on camera urinating on a gay pride flag hanging on a home’s porch. Continue reading “Ohio State Student Caught Urinating On Pride Flag + More News”

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SCOTUS Agrees To Review Trump’s Claim Of Immunity From Prosecution

Donald Trump, convicted felon

The Supreme Court has agreed to review Donald Trump’s claim that he had absolute immunity from prosecution for actions taken while he was president. This means the trial may not be held before the 2024 presidential election in which Trump is seeking a return to office. Continue reading “SCOTUS Agrees To Review Trump’s Claim Of Immunity From Prosecution”

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Podcast: Nonbinary Teen Dies After School Altercation + Dorian Film Awards + More

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student in Oklahoma, died one day after a physical altercation in a high school restroom. I report what we know so far. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Nonbinary Teen Dies After School Altercation + Dorian Film Awards + More”

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TX Gov. Asks Citizens To Report Parents Of Transgender Kids

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (screen capture)

This seems like a Nazi tactic – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on citizens and licensed professionals to play ‘secret police’ and report the parents of transgender minors to state authorities if it appears the minors are receiving gender-affirming medical care. Continue reading “TX Gov. Asks Citizens To Report Parents Of Transgender Kids”

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Canadian Town Bans Rainbow Flags & Crosswalks + More News

LGBTQ Pride flag

Some news items you might have missed: • Xtra Magazine: A town in Alberta, Canada, has approved a new bylaw that bans crosswalks or flags that support “political” or “social” movements. The town council must now move to ban rainbow crosswalks and Pride flags on public property. Continue reading “Canadian Town Bans Rainbow Flags & Crosswalks + More News”