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Oldest Gay Bar In Texas Needs Help + Secret Service Agent Arrested For Exposure + More

Robert's Lafitte - the oldest gay bar in Texas needs help

Some news stories as we get over Hump Day:

• Them: The oldest gay bar in Texas needs thousands for repairs to stay open. Robert’s Lafitte (lead image) has launched a crowd-funding campaign and is holding a drag fundraiser in an attempt to make up the shortfall.

• Capitol News Illinois: Three dozen Illinois school districts have been named as part of federal investigations into whether the institutions teach about sexual orientation and “gender ideology,” and whether parents can opt out of such curriculum. Continue reading “Oldest Gay Bar In Texas Needs Help + Secret Service Agent Arrested For Exposure + More”

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Florida Man Charged With Hate Crime For ‘Beating The Gay Out Of’ A 5-Year-Old Boy

Andre Brown charged with hate crime for attempting to "beat the gay out of" a 5-year-old boy

Andre Brown Jr., 33, was arrested on Sunday, May 3, in Florida for brutally beating a 5-year-old boy.

Brown reportedly told deputies that he abused the child because of his sexual orientation, claiming he would “beat the gay out of him if possible.” Brown now facing charges of aggravated child abuse and resisting arrest.

Due to Brown maliciously beating the child and causing a fracture to his right wrist for the belief of being gay, this crime is classified as a hate crime.

This is truly hideous. Continue reading “Florida Man Charged With Hate Crime For ‘Beating The Gay Out Of’ A 5-Year-Old Boy”

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FDA Blocked Release Of Studies Showing Safety Of COVID Vaccines

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

We all know Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (above) has a long history of being a vaccine denier.

Now there are reports – confirmed by a Health and Human Services spokesman – that officials at the Food and Drug Administration have blocked publication of multiple studies showing the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 and other vaccines. Continue reading “FDA Blocked Release Of Studies Showing Safety Of COVID Vaccines”

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2 Lawsuits Filed Challenging Florida Redistricting

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Yesterday I reported that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) had quickly signed into law a new aggressively gerrymandered electoral map following last week’s Supreme Court ruling that kneecapped the Voting Rights Act.

Experts say the new map makes it likely that four districts currently held by Democrats would flip to Republicans.

As expected, several pro-voting and civil rights groups have filed lawsuits over the new map alleging it violates the Sunshine State’s constitution. Continue reading “2 Lawsuits Filed Challenging Florida Redistricting”

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MTG: ‘Trump Told Me People At Mar-a-Lago Would Be Hurt If Epstein Files Were Released’

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Speaking to Texas Republicans and libertarians this past weekend, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) shared with the crowd that Trump told her that people at Mar-a-Lago would be hurt by the release of the Epstein files.

Greene resigned from Congress last November after a public falling-out with Trump. Continue reading “MTG: ‘Trump Told Me People At Mar-a-Lago Would Be Hurt If Epstein Files Were Released’”

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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Scores $233 Million + More News

Star Wars Day

Happy Star Wars Day! Some news stories for you as we head into the week:

• Variety: Disney’s star-studded sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 scored over $77 million in U.S. theaters in its opening weekend, and over $233 million worldwide.

• Philadelphia Gay News: Author Tom Vellner opens up about his new novel, 30 Love, dubbed “Heated Rivalry for tennis.” Continue reading “‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Scores $233 Million + More News”

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Podcast: Conversion Therapy In EU + New Music From The Cowgays + More

The Randy Report podcast

In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning so-called conversion therapy across the EU. Plus…

• A new travel index ranks the safest and most welcoming countries for queer travelers. Click here for the full report. Continue reading “Podcast: Conversion Therapy In EU + New Music From The Cowgays + More”

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LA Metro Encourages Folks To ‘Ride The D’

Ride The D (screen cap)

Exciting news for Los Angeles residents as the city’s public transportation railway system will the see first section of the D (Purple) Line extension open on Friday, May 8.

Earlier this year, LA Metro went viral for its sassy slogan (“Ride The D“) promoting the new subway line. T-shirts sporting the slogan sold out in just a day. Continue reading “LA Metro Encourages Folks To ‘Ride The D’”

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New Music: The Cowgays ‘Good Hoedown’ Featuring Kylie Sonique Love

The Cowgays (photo: Ford Fairchild)

Country music power trio The Cowgays (queer country artists Chris Housman, Adam Mac, and Brooke Eden) follow up their viral hit “Wish I Wasn’t Gay” with their new single/music video, “Good Hoedown.”

“Good Hoedown” conjures up ’90s country sparkle with some decidedly gay kick-ball-change. The lyrics describe a fun, Friday night fever dream where our heroes dance their troubles away. Continue reading “New Music: The Cowgays ‘Good Hoedown’ Featuring Kylie Sonique Love”