LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: One of my favorite writers, John Casey, puts some life things in perspective, ruminating on the passage of Friends star Matthew Perry – “When the First Friend Goes.” Continue reading ““When The First Friend Goes” + More News”
Following the sudden death of Friends star Matthew Perry on Saturday, his cast mates from the hit sitcom have issued a joint statement. Continue reading “Cast Of ‘FRIENDS’ Mourns Passing Of Matthew Perry”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear in a press conference that his country will not be agreeing to a ceasefire in its conflict with Hamas. Continue reading “Netanyahu: There Will Be No Cessation Of Hostilities With Hamas”
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”