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Ex-Proud Boys Leader Gets 22 Years In Prison For Jan. 6

Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in organizing a group of his pro-Trump cultists to invade the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in organizing a group of his pro-Trump cultists to invade the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, in an effort to stop the peaceful transfer of presidential power. Continue reading “Ex-Proud Boys Leader Gets 22 Years In Prison For Jan. 6”

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Pride Group Excluded From Labor Day Parade + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: A local LGBTQ pride group was excluded from a Labor Day parade in Essex, Iowa. Essex Mayor Calvin Kinney spearheaded the decision, with no motions or city council vote. Kinney did not immediately respond to an email from the AP regarding the decision. Continue reading “Pride Group Excluded From Labor Day Parade + More News”

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Queer-Centered ‘Bottoms’ Lands In Top 10 + More News

From ‘Bottoms (photo courtesy Orion Pictures)
Some news items you might have missed: • Deadline: Bottoms, the new film about two queer high school girls who start a fight club,  broke into the top ten films for the weekend (no. 7) with an estimated gross of $3.6 million for the four-day Labor Day holiday. Continue reading “Queer-Centered ‘Bottoms’ Lands In Top 10 + More News”

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Trailer: ‘The Matthew Shepard Story – An American Hate Crime’

Matthew Shepard (screen capture via Investigation Discovery)
Honoring Matthew Shepard’s life and legacy, The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime, will premiere ahead of the 25th Anniversary of Matthew’s passing. Continue reading “Trailer: ‘The Matthew Shepard Story – An American Hate Crime’”

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Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Drag Law + More News

Tennessee lawmakers have introduced their own "Don't Say Gay" legislation which would prohibit discussion of LGBTQ topics on any level in schools. Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A federal judge Friday granted a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement of Tennessee’s anti-drag law against a Pride festival taking place in Blount County Saturday. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Drag Law + More News”

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Two Proud Boys Receive 18, 10 Year Prison Sentences For Jan 6

Donald Trump calls the January 6 invasion of the Capitol building a "beautiful time" with "loving people"
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Ethan Nordean and Dominic Pezzola, two members of the Proud Boys, were sentenced to prison on Friday for their actions on January 6, 2021, in the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Nordean, seen as a ground commander of the extremist group, received an 18-year prison sentence, and Pezzola, who was captured on video smashing a window of the Capitol building with a stolen police riot shield, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Continue reading “Two Proud Boys Receive 18, 10 Year Prison Sentences For Jan 6”

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Mitch McConnell Freezes Again + More News

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Some news items you might have missed: • WLTW: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event, marking the second time in weeks that the Republican leader has abruptly stopped speaking and required help from people around him. Continue reading “Mitch McConnell Freezes Again + More News”

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Nigeria: 60+ Detained By Police For Celebrating Same-Sex Wedding

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At least 67 people were arrested by Nigerian police on Monday for celebrating a same-sex wedding. According to reports, this was one of the largest mass detentions to target LGBTQ people in the African nation. Continue reading “Nigeria: 60+ Detained By Police For Celebrating Same-Sex Wedding”