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Montana’s Anti-Drag Law Blocked + Carly Rae Jepsen + More News

Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen (promo photo)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A federal judge in Montana has temporarily blocked the state law banning drag queen story hours and restricting other drag performances. The block comes just in time for Montana Pride, which begins in the state capital of Helena July 30. Continue reading “Montana’s Anti-Drag Law Blocked + Carly Rae Jepsen + More News”

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January 6 Rioter Gets 50 Months In Prison For Assaulting Police Officer

Thomas F. Sibick - 50 months in prison for assaulting Capitol Police officer Michael Fanone at the violent January 6, 2021, invasion of the U.S. Capitol building.
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Thomas F. Sibick, 37, was sentenced to 50 months in prison for assaulting Capitol Police officer Michael Fanone at the violent January 6, 2021, invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Following his prison sentence, Sibick will also serve 36 months of supervised release, and be required to pay $7,500.79 in restitution. Continue reading “January 6 Rioter Gets 50 Months In Prison For Assaulting Police Officer”

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Trans Men Sign Up For Miss Italy Pageant + More News

Trans men are signing up for the Miss Italy pageant in protest over trans women being excluded.
Federico Barbarossa (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Transgender women can’t compete in the Miss Italy pageant, so trans man Federico Barbarossa decided to enter the pageant (using his deadname) and encouraged other trans men to do so in protest. Continue reading “Trans Men Sign Up For Miss Italy Pageant + More News”

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NJ Family Reaches $9.1 Million Settlement After Bullying Led To Daughter’s Suicide

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In 2017, the parent’s of 12-year-old Mallory Grossman met with their daughter’s school officials about incessant bullying of Mallory. But school officials failed to address the parents’ concerns about the ongoing bullying. Hours after that meeting, Mallory took her own life at home. Six years later, the Grossmans have agreed to a $9.1 million settlement with the school district for its failure to protect Mallory. Continue reading “NJ Family Reaches $9.1 Million Settlement After Bullying Led To Daughter’s Suicide”

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Japanese Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out + More News

Shinjiro Atae (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae came out as gay at a fan event Wednesday night. Such an announcement is extremely unusual in conservative Japan, the only G7 country that has not legalized same-sex unions. Continue reading “Japanese Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out + More News”