UPDATE: McCarthy’s ‘hail Mary’ bill to keep the government open for 45 days has passed (335-91) thanks to the Democrats. More Dems voted for the measure than Republicans. Ninety-one Republicans and one Democrat voted against the bill. The measure, which still must pass the Senate, would keep funding the federal government through mid-November and provide billions of dollars for disaster recovery efforts. But it did not include money for Ukraine, a major sticking point for Democrats in the House and Senate. Continue reading “House Democrats Rescue Republicans With Temp Funding Bill”
Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Outsports: Out defensive end Kennedy McDowell says he’s received nothing but support from his fellow Colorado State University football players since the publication of a national profile piece two weeks ago that included McDowell. Continue reading “Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News”
1st Defendant In Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Case Pleads Guilty
Bail bondsman Scott Hall is the first of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case to plead guilty and take a plea deal. Continue reading “1st Defendant In Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Case Pleads Guilty”
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Of California Dies At 90
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), elected in 1992 and the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate, has died at the age of 90. Continue reading “Sen. Dianne Feinstein Of California Dies At 90”
Boebert Catches Flack For Anti-Trans House Speech + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Anti-LGBTQ Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) drew sharp criticism for misgendering Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness Shawn Skelly, the highest-ranking transgender official at the Pentagon while pitching a bill to cut Skelly’s salary to $1. Continue reading “Boebert Catches Flack For Anti-Trans House Speech + More News”
Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens (above) has called out homophobes who have told him not to talk about his sexuality. Last year, he made history as the first out-gay wrestler to win an AEW championship. Continue reading “Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News”
Montana Judge Temporarily Blocks Gender-Affirming Care Ban
A state judge in Montana temporarily blocked a new law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors just four days before it was to take effect. Continue reading “Montana Judge Temporarily Blocks Gender-Affirming Care Ban”
McCarthy Won’t Give Senate Funding Bill A House Vote
The U.S. Senate advanced legislation on Tuesday evening that would continue to fund the government through November 17 and avoid a government shutdown this weekend. The legislation was passed by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 77-19. But Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) informed GOP House members this morning that he doesn’t intend to bring the Senate’s continuing resolution to the floor for a vote. Continue reading “McCarthy Won’t Give Senate Funding Bill A House Vote”
Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Drag Ban As Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that a Texas law limiting public drag performances is unconstitutional and permanently forbids enforcement of the law. Continue reading “Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Drag Ban As Unconstitutional”
Podcast: Colorado State’s Out College Football Player + Scotland + More News
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom signs 9 pro-LGBTQ bills into law. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Colorado State’s Out College Football Player + Scotland + More News”