LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • PEOPLE: According to an autopsy report, Friends star Matthew Perry died due to acute effects of ketamine found in his system. Continue reading “Matthew Perry’s Cause Of Death Determined + More News”
An 8-person jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani, former lawyer for Donald Trump, to pay nearly $150 million to two Georgia election workers for the harm caused by defamatory statements he made about them following the 2020 election. Giuliani repeatedly claimed (without any evidence) that the two women engaged in a fake ballot processing scheme while they served as election workers for Fulton County in the last presidential election. Continue reading “Giuliani Ordered To Pay $148 Million In Damages To Election Workers”
The Church of England has officially approved a selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples that can be used in Church of England services. Continue reading “Church Of England Approves Blessing For Same-Sex Couples”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: A new study reveals the “gayest” states in the U.S., plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Gayest’ States In US, Same-Sex Marriage In Thailand + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out actor Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) recalls a disconcerting encounter he had in a coffee shop where a homophobe threatened to shoot him. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey Shares Homophobic Encounter + More News”
Following an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 87-13 in the Senate, the House of Representatives approved the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a 310-118 vote minus anti-LGBTQ provisions House GOPers so desperately wanted. Continue reading “Congress Passes Military Spending Bill Minus Anti-LGBTQ Measures”
Good news for Ukraine today as European Union leaders have agreed to officially open negotiations for the eastern European country to join the bloc. Continue reading “EU Agrees To Open Talks For Ukraine To Join”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Poland is violating the rights of same-sex couples by refusing to offer legal recognition. But with support from the country’s new Prime Minister, same-sex couples may finally be granted legal recognition in Poland. Continue reading “Same-Sex Couples’ Rights In Poland + More News”
House Republicans got their formal authorization to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden today as the chamber voted 221-212 in a straight party-line vote. Continue reading “House Authorizes Impeachment Inquiry In Party-Line Vote”
Of all people, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) appeared to threaten Hunter Biden with a contempt of Congress charge shortly after the president’s son showed up for a deposition this morning but insisted on the deposition being held open to the public, rather than behind closed doors. Continue reading “Jim Jordan Threatens Hunter Biden For Defying Subpoena After Jordan Himself Defied Congressional Subpoena”