News: Teacher Fired For Discussing Gay Bears In Class + More

Flag of the Bear community (image via Wikimedia/Fibonocci)
Some news stories you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A teacher in South Carolina was fired for discussing an article on gay bear subculture to students in her class. Continue reading “News: Teacher Fired For Discussing Gay Bears In Class + More”

Patti LuPone’s Birthday + Daniel Craig’s New Gay Role + More News

Patti LuPone (screen capture)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Greg In Hollywood: Celebrating the 74th birthday of 3-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone today. Not only is it Miss Patti’s b-day but her latest movie, Beau Is Afraid starring Joaquin Phoenix as her son, opens in theaters today. Continue reading “Patti LuPone’s Birthday + Daniel Craig’s New Gay Role + More News”

Lauren Boebert Attempts Trolling Pete Buttigieg Resulting In Epic Fail

L-R Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has a habit of attempting to troll Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when anything goes wrong in the transportation sector. But Boebert isn’t an especially clever person, which became glaringly apparent this week when one misplaced tweet earned an epic clap-back from Buttigieg. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert Attempts Trolling Pete Buttigieg Resulting In Epic Fail”

Ugandan President Wants Anti-LGBTQ Bill To Include “Rehabilitation” Measures

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has announced he plans to sign into law the severe anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in his country's parliament last month once provisions are added to "strengthen" the bill.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (screen capture)
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced he plans to sign into law the severe anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in his country’s parliament last month once provisions are added to “strengthen” the bill. Continue reading “Ugandan President Wants Anti-LGBTQ Bill To Include “Rehabilitation” Measures”

News: Manslaughter Charge Against Alec Baldwin Dropped + More News

Prosecutors are expected to drop manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust" in October 2021. Some news stories you might have missed: • Variety: Prosecutors are expected to drop manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” in October 2021. He could have faced up to 18 months in prison if convicted. Continue reading “News: Manslaughter Charge Against Alec Baldwin Dropped + More News”

Florida Bill Would Allow Doctors To Refuse To Treat LGBTQ Patients

Florida residents are concerned that House Bill 1403 would give physicians the ability to legally discriminate against minorities, women, and LGBTQ people based on a "sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical belief."
Left – Dr. Joel Rudman (screen capture via campaign ad)
Legislation making its way through Florida’s state House and Senate would allow doctors and insurance companies to drop patients (i.e. refuse to treat patients) based on “conscience-based objection.” Some Florida residents are concerned that House Bill 1403 would give physicians the ability to legally discriminate against minorities, women, and LGBTQ people based on a “sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical belief.” Continue reading “Florida Bill Would Allow Doctors To Refuse To Treat LGBTQ Patients”