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Donald Trump Found Liable Of Sexual Abuse & Defamation By Jury

After less than three hours of deliberation, a jury in Manhattan has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages.
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After less than three hours of deliberation, a jury in Manhattan has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages. Continue reading “Donald Trump Found Liable Of Sexual Abuse & Defamation By Jury”

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News: Neil Patrick Harris Heads Up New Unscripted Series + More

Hulu has announced the start date for Drag Me To Dinner, an unscripted series featuring two teams of successful drag queens going head-to-head to throw the most fabulous dinner parties of all time.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Deadline: Hulu has announced the start date for Drag Me To Dinner, an unscripted series hosted by Neil Patrick Harris featuring two teams of drag queens going head-to-head to throw the most fabulous dinner parties of all time. Continue reading “News: Neil Patrick Harris Heads Up New Unscripted Series + More”

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Texas House Committee Approves Raising Purchase Age For Semi-Automatic Weapons

A Texas House committee advanced a bill today that would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles. Perhaps it was just the timing after this weekend’s deadly mass shooting at an Allen shopping mall, but a Texas House committee advanced a bill today that would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. Continue reading “Texas House Committee Approves Raising Purchase Age For Semi-Automatic Weapons”

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News: George Michael To Be Inducted In Rock Hall + More News

The late British musician George Michael will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The late British musician George Michael will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. It’s the first year Michael has been eligible. The artist died in 2016 at the age of 53. Continue reading “News: George Michael To Be Inducted In Rock Hall + More News”

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Formula 1 Champ Will Wear Rainbow Helmet in Miami Grand Prix

Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton (photo: Depositphotos/ChinaImages)
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will wear a rainbow-adorned helmet this weekend at the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in support of the LGBTQ community. Continue reading “Formula 1 Champ Will Wear Rainbow Helmet in Miami Grand Prix”

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News: Iowa Mayor Steps Up For LGBTQs, Ethics-Challenged Clarence Thomas + More

An Iowa mayor rejected a request from constituents to officially recognize June as Pride Month. And then LGBTQ residents changed his mind.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Post: An Iowa mayor rejected a request from constituents to officially recognize June as Pride Month. And then LGBTQ residents changed his mind. Continue reading “News: Iowa Mayor Steps Up For LGBTQs, Ethics-Challenged Clarence Thomas + More”

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News: Maryland Guarantees Coverage Of Gender-Affirming Care + More

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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a bill into law that requires the state’s Medicaid program to cover medically necessary gender-affirming care in a nondiscriminatory manner. Continue reading “News: Maryland Guarantees Coverage Of Gender-Affirming Care + More”