LGBTQ news and entertainment
A few stories have emerged over the past few days, revealing some red flags that occurred prior to the deadly mass shooting in Maine. Continue reading “Red Flags Missed In Weeks Leading Up To Maine Mass Shooting”
Some news items you might have missed: • Instagram: Congratulations to civil rights activist Brian Sims, who’s now engaged to his beau, Alex Drakos, after popping the question on a beach in Hong Kong. In 2012, Sims became the first out gay lawmaker in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. Continue reading “Brian Sims Put A Ring On It + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said in a televised news conference on Saturday evening that Israeli forces had entered the Gaza Strip on Friday. He called the campaign “our second war of independence” and warned Israelis to expect a “long and difficult” campaign. Continue reading “Israel Pushes Into Gaza Strip + More News”
Former Vice President Mike Pence is suspending his struggling 2024 campaign. Show of hands – who’s surprised? Anyone? Anyone? Me neither. Continue reading “Mike Pence Suspends Listless 2024 Campaign”
CNN reports that the United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis, which manufactures Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Dodge brands. Continue reading “United Auto Workers Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Far-right Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) went out of his way to heavily insinuate that fellow House Republican Jason Smith (R-MO) is a closeted gay man. Continue reading “Matt Gaetz Outs Fellow GOPer? + More News”
As expected, truth-challenged gay Rep. George Santos (R-NY) pleaded not guilty today to a slew of new felony charges, including conspiracy, false statements, aggravated identity theft, and credit card fraud. Continue reading “Santos Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To New Criminal Charges”
Newly-anointed Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has already signaled his opposition to the proposed expulsion of truth-challenged gay Rep. George Santos (R-NY). Continue reading “Speaker Johnson On Santos Expulsion: ‘We Have A Razor Thin Majority…’”
Some news items I thought were worth your time: • The Advocate: You must read this terrific profile of Emmy Award-winner (and original Dreamgirl) Sheryl Lee Ralph and her decades-long fierce activism against HIV/AIDS. (The photo above was the first time I met the luminous Ms. Ralph). Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Fierce HIV Activism + More News”
A group of New York House Republicans has filed a formal demand to expel truth-challenged gay Rep. George Santos (R-NY) as soon as next week. Continue reading “NY House GOP File Formal Demand To Expel George Santos”