Some news items you might have missed: • Newsweek: Lawyers for Kyle Rittenhouse (above) say he has lost his money since he was acquitted over three shootings (2 of the victims died) at a protest. You’ll recall he illegally obtained a rifle at age 17 and had his mother drive him to Wisconsin where he went looking for trouble. Continue reading “Kyle Rittenhouse Has ‘Lost His Money’ + More News”
Survey: Majority Says States Shouldn’t Legislate Gender-Affirming Care
A new poll from the progressive think tank Data For Progress found a majority of voters don’t believe state lawmakers should legislate personal healthcare issues like gender-affirming care or abortion. Continue reading “Survey: Majority Says States Shouldn’t Legislate Gender-Affirming Care”
DeSantis Claims Credit For Federal Funds In Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced he “awarded” more than $28 million earlier this week to “expand semiconductor manufacturing” in the Sunshine State. What he failed to mention is the funds he “awarded” came from the federal CHIPS and Science Act passed by a Democratic controlled Congress and signed into law by President Biden. Continue reading “DeSantis Claims Credit For Federal Funds In Florida”
Holiday Rom-Coms + More “Don’t Say Gay” In Florida + More News
Some new items you might have missed: • Gayety: Check out this list of upcoming gay holiday rom-coms arriving this season including reigning “holiday King” Jonathan Bennett in Hallmark’s “Christmas On Cherry Lane,” premiering December 9. Continue reading “Holiday Rom-Coms + More “Don’t Say Gay” In Florida + More News”
Antoni Porowski & Kevin Harrington Call Off Engagement
Queer Eye’s food expert, Antoni Porowski, and longtime partner Kevin Harrington (a brand strategy director) have decided to end their engagement and part ways after dating for four years. Continue reading “Antoni Porowski & Kevin Harrington Call Off Engagement”
Palo Alto Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Excessive Force
Former Palo Alto police officer Wayne Benitez has pleaded guilty to excessive force charges in connection with the 2018 arrest of Gustavo Alvarez, a gay man. Continue reading “Palo Alto Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Excessive Force”
Israel Approves Hostage Exchange Deal + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: The Israeli cabinet approved a deal in which Hamas will free dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza and the release of dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Continue reading “Israel Approves Hostage Exchange Deal + More News”
1st Out Pro Hockey Player, Luke Prokop, Plays First AHL Game
Luke Prokop, the first out gay professional hockey player under an NHL contract, played his first AHL game last Friday. Continue reading “1st Out Pro Hockey Player, Luke Prokop, Plays First AHL Game”
Fox Host Blames Biden For $90 ‘Thoughtfully Raised’ Turkey
Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz owned himself during an appearance on Monday night’s Hannity where he blamed President Biden for the cost of his Thanksgiving turkey. Continue reading “Fox Host Blames Biden For $90 ‘Thoughtfully Raised’ Turkey”
School Rejects LGBTQ Grant For Safe Space + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: The school board in Lynchburg, Virginia has rejected a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Foundation (intended to create a “quiet room” at the school) calling the award a Trojan horse to lure school children into a “wicked lifestyle.” Students begged the board to approve the safe space. Continue reading “School Rejects LGBTQ Grant For Safe Space + More News”