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Data Analysis Shows DeSantis Worsened Florida COVID Death Toll

As a presidential candidate today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims his COVID-19 strategy is one of his greatest accomplishments. But a deep dive into the data on deaths, hospitalizations and vaccination rates in the Sunshine State shows DeSantis' approach actually worsened Florida's death toll.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (screen capture)
As a presidential candidate today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims his COVID-19 strategy is one of his greatest accomplishments. But a deep dive by the New York Times into the data on deaths, hospitalizations and vaccination rates in the Sunshine State shows DeSantis’ approach actually worsened Florida’s death toll. Continue reading “Data Analysis Shows DeSantis Worsened Florida COVID Death Toll”

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What To Watch: ‘Everybody Dance’ On Amazon’s Freevee + More News

Award-winning film "Everybody Dance"

Some news items you might have missed:

• What To Watch: In recognition of July being Disability Pride Month, the award-winning documentary Everybody Dance is available for free on Amazon’s Freevee app.

Check out my review and interview with director Dan Watt about his beautiful, uplifting film chronicling a studio that teaches dance to all kids: all ages, all abilities and disabilities – including those with special needs like cerebral palsy or on the autistic spectrum. Trailer below. Continue reading “What To Watch: ‘Everybody Dance’ On Amazon’s Freevee + More News”

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Trump Documents Trial Set For May 2024

Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee, has rejected Donald J. Trump’s request to delay the trial for his classified documents charges until after the election but scheduled the court date for May 2024, months past the Justice Department’s request to begin in December.
Donald Trump (public domain)
Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee, has rejected Donald J. Trump’s request to delay the trial for his classified documents charges until after the election but scheduled the court date for May 2024, months past the Justice Department’s request to begin in December. Continue reading “Trump Documents Trial Set For May 2024”

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Kennedy Support Tanks Amid GOP Embrace

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (photo: Gage Skidmore)
While Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s initial poll numbers were considered notable (19% support in one poll) when he first announced his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination against President Joe Biden, it looks like that had more to do with his last name than anything else. Continue reading “Kennedy Support Tanks Amid GOP Embrace”

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Out Footballer Josh Cavallo Will Judge ‘Drag Race Down Under’ + More News

Out gay Australian soccer player Josh Cavallo announced he will be a judge on the upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under.
Josh Cavallo (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Out gay Australian soccer player Josh Cavallo announced he will be a judge on the upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. Continue reading “Out Footballer Josh Cavallo Will Judge ‘Drag Race Down Under’ + More News”

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FL Gay Man Brutally Beaten In Anti-Gay Attack + More News

(photo via GoFundMe/Greg Breidenbach’s Road to Recovery)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Greg Breidenbach, a gay man in Florida, was left with multiple injuries and mounting medical expenses after he was brutally beaten by two men yelling antigay slurs earlier this month. Friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help defray medical costs. Continue reading “FL Gay Man Brutally Beaten In Anti-Gay Attack + More News”

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LGBTQ Projects Killed By Republicans In Appropriations Markup

Out Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) (screen capture)
An LGBTQ-related earmarks fight erupted as House Republicans killed three projects submitted by Democrats that would provide services to the LGBTQ community including an affordable housing project for seniors. Continue reading “LGBTQ Projects Killed By Republicans In Appropriations Markup”

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Tom Holland Gets Homophobic Backlash For Gay Sex Scene + More News

Tom Holland is facing some homophobic #NotMySpiderman backlash after a recent gay sex scene in his Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room went viral.
Tom Holland (photo: Depositphotos/ChinaImages)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Tom Holland caught some homophobic #NotMySpiderman backlash after a recent gay sex scene in his Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room went viral. Twitter had to remind the haters that the other Spiderman actors have also done gay roles. Continue reading “Tom Holland Gets Homophobic Backlash For Gay Sex Scene + More News”

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Trump Receives ‘Target Letter’ In Connection To Jan 6 Riots

Donald Trump has been informed via 'target letter' that he is a focus in the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election and thereby hold on to power after losing the election.
Donald Trump on 60 Minutes (screen capture)
Special counsel Jack Smith has reportedly informed Donald Trump via ‘target letter’ that he is a focus in the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election and thereby hold on to power after losing the election. Continue reading “Trump Receives ‘Target Letter’ In Connection To Jan 6 Riots”