Two Polls Show Talarico Leads Paxton In TX Senate Race

Texas

The first poll conducted after this week’s Republican run-off shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat, with 47% to 44% support among likely voters.

Talarico garnered the support of 72% of moderates and 64% of independents. Continue reading “Two Polls Show Talarico Leads Paxton In TX Senate Race”

Barry Manilow On Cancer Progress & Coming Out + More News

Barry Manilow

Some news stories for you on this gorgeous Saturday in Las Vegas:

Pink News: In a recent interview, Barry Manilow said that coming out sooner than he did “would have killed” his career. In a separate chat with GMA, he shared about his journey with lung cancer, “I’m doing good.” Continue reading “Barry Manilow On Cancer Progress & Coming Out + More News”

Final Poll: Becerra Leads California Governor’s Race

California

With the California primary just three days away, the final poll from Emerson College Polling shows Democrat Xavier Becerra – former California Attorney General and U.S. congressman – leading the pack in the governor’s race with 28%.

Democrat and billionaire hedge fund guy Tom Steyer garners 22% and former Fox News commentator Republican Steven Hilton pulled 21%. Continue reading “Final Poll: Becerra Leads California Governor’s Race”

When Holding Hands Is New + Budapest Pride Is A Go + More News

Gay men holding hands

Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

Queerty: A gay man writes to “Ask Jake” for advice about his perfect “10” boyfriend – perfect except the bf likes holding hands in public which makes the conservative-raised man self-conscious.

LGBTQ Nation: An evangelical Christian man in the UK who sued the government for “religious discrimination” after his government employer refused to remove rainbow flags during Pride Month had his lawsuit dismissed by a tribunal. Continue reading “When Holding Hands Is New + Budapest Pride Is A Go + More News”

Bondi Blames Her Replacement For Epstein Files Debacle

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi

In a closed door interview with the House Oversight Committee, former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to discuss Donald Trump’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

According to Democratic lawmakers, Bondi repeatedly shifted the focus to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who she says is in charge of overseeing the Epstein files release. Continue reading “Bondi Blames Her Replacement For Epstein Files Debacle”

Report: Iran Deal May Include “$300B Investment Fund” For Iran

Donald Trump on Air Force One (screen capture)

As mediators between Iran and the United States continue to negotiate a preliminary agreement that might ultimately end the war, one new detail of the agreement appears to reference a $300 billion “investment fund” for Iran. Continue reading “Report: Iran Deal May Include “$300B Investment Fund” For Iran”

Pete Buttigieg Leads Early Presidential Poll + ‘HACKS’ Series Finale + More

Pete Buttigieg

Some news items you might have missed:

LGBTQ Nation: I admit it’s way early, but a new survey from Emerson College Polling shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is Democratic voters’ top choice for a 2028 presidential nominee.

Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from DNA Magazine. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Leads Early Presidential Poll + ‘HACKS’ Series Finale + More”