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Tweet Of The Day: Sen. John Fetterman

Sen. John Fetterman (D)

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently announced the dress code for being on the floor of the U.S. Senate would be relaxed. Some decried the decision and gave side-eye to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) as he tends to like ‘more casual’ clothing choices. Continue reading “Tweet Of The Day: Sen. John Fetterman”

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Trump Appeal To Black Voters: “I’m A Victim Just Like You”

Donald Trump is trying to improve his standing with Black voters (he got 8% of the Black vote in 2020) by appealing to them with a "Hey, I'm a victim just like you" approach.
Donald Trump (image via Fulton County Sheriffs Dept)
Donald Trump is trying to improve his standing with Black voters (he got 8% of the Black vote in 2020) by appealing to them with his mug shot and a “Hey, I’m a victim just like you” approach. Spoiler alert: It’s not working… Continue reading “Trump Appeal To Black Voters: “I’m A Victim Just Like You””

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Trump Wrote ‘To-Do’ Lists On The Back Of Classified Docs

A long-time aide to Donald Trump reportedly told federal investigators that the Donald often gave her "to-do" lists scrawled on the back of White House documents that were marked "classified."
Donald Trump (screen capture)
A long-time aide to Donald Trump reportedly told federal investigators that the Donald often gave her “to-do” lists scrawled on the back of White House documents that were marked “classified.” Continue reading “Trump Wrote ‘To-Do’ Lists On The Back Of Classified Docs”

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Lauren Boebert: A Tragedy In Way Too Many Acts

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
At first, I wasn’t all that surprised by the news that far-right, anti-LGBTQ Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) behaved poorly at a performance of Beetlejuice: The Musical (intended for ages 10 and up) in Denver last week. According to The Denver Post,  Boebert was reportedly “vaping, singing, recording and ‘causing a disturbance’ during the performance.” Because…of course. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert: A Tragedy In Way Too Many Acts”

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Pete Buttigieg Competes In Ironman Triathlon + More News

Chasten and Pete Buttigieg
Chasten and Pete Buttigieg (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg competed in the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon over the weekend, and social media exploded with kudos. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Competes In Ironman Triathlon + More News”

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Upcoming LGBTQ Films + Pumpkin Spice Latte Season + More

Ten upcoming LGBTQ-centered films set for release this fall/winter I'm definitely looking forward to.
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in ‘All Of Us Strangers’ (image via Blueprint Pictures)
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Here are ten upcoming LGBTQ-centered films set for release this fall/winter I’m definitely looking forward to. Continue reading “Upcoming LGBTQ Films + Pumpkin Spice Latte Season + More”

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Olivia Hill Becomes 1st Elected Trans Official In Tennessee

Olivia Hill made history on Thursday when she won an at-large seat on the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County, becoming the first openly transgender official elected to public office in Tennessee.
Olivia Hill (image via official campaign Facebook page)
Olivia Hill made history on Thursday when she won an at-large seat on the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County, becoming the first openly transgender official elected to public office in Tennessee. Continue reading “Olivia Hill Becomes 1st Elected Trans Official In Tennessee”

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Texas Senators Acquit AG Ken Paxton In Impeachment Trial

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) was acquitted by the state Senate of all charges at his historic impeachment trial after he was impeached by a Republican-controlled House on charges of bribery, abuse of office, and obstruction. Continue reading “Texas Senators Acquit AG Ken Paxton In Impeachment Trial”