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Far-Right House GOP: Kill Debt Ceiling Deal, Crash Economy, Help Trump Win In 2024

Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) (screen capture)
U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) said the quiet part out loud today as he attacked the debt ceiling agreement brokered by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy. What really burns Bishop’s butt is that the agreement says the nation’s debt limit will not have to be raised until 2025. But what the far-right Republicans wanted was to use the debt ceiling in 2024 to tank the economy in order to help Trump win. Continue reading “Far-Right House GOP: Kill Debt Ceiling Deal, Crash Economy, Help Trump Win In 2024”

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Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Includes Life In Prison, Death Penalty

Uganda has adopted one of the world's most restrictive anti-LGBTQ measures that includes the death penalty in some cases.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (screen capture)
The president of the conservative East African nation of Uganda has signed one of the world’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ laws that not only intensifies a crackdown on queer folks, but includes the death penalty in some cases. Continue reading “Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Includes Life In Prison, Death Penalty”

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Podcast: Target Becomes The Target, ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 + More LGBTQ News

In this episode of The Randy Report - France bans conversion therapy, Florida Republicans push "Don't Say Gay" bill, bad news for Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Rippon has good news, and the award-winning Western short film STEAM! premieres on Revry. In this week’s podcast: • Target became the target of anti-LGBTQ ire for its annual Pride Month merchandise • The CDC reports new HIV infections are declining • Montana bans ANYONE in drag reading to children • Netflix gave us a first look at the upcoming Season 2 of its acclaimed queer-centric romantic series “Heartstopper” ahead of its premiere this August All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

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News: Summer Films, UK TV Host Phillip Schofield + More

Check out this round-up of summer LGBTQ films coming our way including film festival darlings The Neighbor, Horseplay, All Male: The International Male Story, and more.
A scene from ‘Horseplay’ (promo photo)
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Check out this round-up of summer LGBTQ films coming our way including film festival darlings The Neighbor, Horseplay, All Male: The International Male Story, and more. Continue reading “News: Summer Films, UK TV Host Phillip Schofield + More”