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News: Cancel Culture In Tennessee + Mpox + More

Tennessee lawmakers have introduced their own "Don't Say Gay" legislation which would prohibit discussion of LGBTQ topics on any level in schools. Some news stories you might have missed: • New York Times: The Tennessee House, where Republicans have a super-majority, voted to expel two Democrats from the state legislature a week after they joined protesters in a call for stricter gun laws in the wake of a shooting that left six dead at a Christian school. An effort to expel a third Democrat fell short by one vote. Continue reading “News: Cancel Culture In Tennessee + Mpox + More”

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Supreme Court Rejects West Virginia’s Request To Enforce Anti-Trans Law

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected West Virginia’s request that it be allowed to enforce its anti-transgender sports ban against Becky Pepper-Jackson, a 12-year-old transgender girl who is a member of her school’s cross-country team.
U.S. Supreme Court  (public domain)
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected West Virginia’s request that it be allowed to enforce its anti-transgender sports ban specifically against Becky Pepper-Jackson, a 12-year-old transgender girl who is a member of her school’s cross-country team. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rejects West Virginia’s Request To Enforce Anti-Trans Law”

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News: Fitness Guru Shaun T + Kansas Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill + More

Fitness guru Shaun T (via Instagram)
Some news stories you might have missed: • OUT: Fitness guru Shaun T – famous for the Insanity and Hip Hop Abs workouts – has launched his own OnlyFans account with his husband titled “Wine Night After Dark.” Continue reading “News: Fitness Guru Shaun T + Kansas Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill + More”

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Ben Shapiro Melts down Over New RuPaul Build-A-Bear

Ben Shapiro had a meltdown after Build-A-Bear introduced a new RuPaul teddy bear in the company's 18 and over website.
Ben Shapiro (screen capture)
Last week, Build-A-Bear announced a new collaboration with RuPaul for a new line of RuPaul bears for their 18+ website, The Bear Cave. Even though the drag bears are specifically listed as being for the store’s 18 and older customers (complete with age acknowledgment required for access), anti-LGBTQ far-right commentator Ben Shapiro had a meltdown over the news. Continue reading “Ben Shapiro Melts down Over New RuPaul Build-A-Bear”

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Donald Trump Arrested, Charged With 34 Felony Charges

Donald Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.
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Well, the day has finally come. Donald Trump has become the first president in U.S. history to be criminally charged. Earlier today, Trump was formally arrested and charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. They are all class E felonies – the lowest category of felony offense in New York. Each carries a potential maximum prison sentence of four years per count. Continue reading “Donald Trump Arrested, Charged With 34 Felony Charges”

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George Santos Has First Primary Challenger For 2024

Truth-challenged out Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who has been exposed for padding his professional resume with dozens of outright lies, has his first Republican primary challenger for the 2024 election cycle.
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
Truth-challenged out Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who has been exposed for padding his professional resume with dozens of outright lies, has his first primary challenger for the 2024 election cycle. And while Santos lied about working on Wall Street, his challenger actually did. Continue reading “George Santos Has First Primary Challenger For 2024”

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Drag Icon Heklina Found Dead In Hotel + More News

Famed San Francisco drag performer Heklina (aka Stefan Grygelko) has been found dead in her hotel in London where she was appearing in Mommie Queerest with fellow drag legend Peaches Christ.
Legendary drag queen Heklina (image via official Facebook)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Famed San Francisco drag performer Heklina (aka Stefan Grygelko) has been found dead in her hotel in London where she was appearing in Mommie Queerest with fellow drag legend Peaches Christ. RIP Heklina. Continue reading “Drag Icon Heklina Found Dead In Hotel + More News”

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Three Charged In Drug-Related Robberies, Murders Initiated At NYC Gay Bars

Police have arrested and charged three men with robbery and murder in connection with a series of attacks which began at Manhattan gay bars and resulted in the deaths of two men.
(photo by Maurício Mascaro via Pexels)
Police have arrested and charged three men with robbery and murder in connection with a series of attacks which began at Manhattan gay bars and resulted in the deaths of two men. Continue reading “Three Charged In Drug-Related Robberies, Murders Initiated At NYC Gay Bars”