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Alaska Quietly Dropped Most Of Its LGBTQ Protections

Destroyed postcard from Alaska - Alaska dropped LGBTQ protections
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In 2021, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR) published new guidelines saying Alaska’s LGBTQ protections included employment, finance, government practices and public accommodation. The official ASCHR website was updated to specifically say that it was illegal to discriminate against someone due to sexual orientation or gender identity. In fact, the executive director for the state commission co-authored an essay calling the new policy “a sea change under Alaska law for LGBTQ+ individuals’ right to be free from discrimination.” A year later, the commission quietly u-turned on that decision and deleted the related language from its website. Continue reading “Alaska Quietly Dropped Most Of Its LGBTQ Protections”

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Get To Know That Dancing Security Guard + More News

Michael Galyean
Michael Galyean (screen cap)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Meet Michael Galyean, the lifelong cheerleader who has gone viral for the second time with his dance moves. He is sharing his extended 15 minutes of fame with young people he hopes to inspire through dance. Continue reading “Get To Know That Dancing Security Guard + More News”

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NYC Gay Bar Deaths Ruled Homicides By Medical Examiner

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City has ruled the deaths of two gay men - Julio Ramirez and John Umberger - were homicides caused by "drug-faciliated theft."
John Umberger; Julio Ramirez (photo credit: Linda Clary/family photo)
The deaths of two gay men who were found dead with their bank accounts drained have been ruled homicides caused by “drug-facilitated theft.” Police have been investigating the two cases which happened separately. In both incidents, the men were seen leaving night spots in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Continue reading “NYC Gay Bar Deaths Ruled Homicides By Medical Examiner”

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Alex Murdaugh Found Guilty Of Double Murder

South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, 54, was convicted of double murder Thursday in the shooting deaths of his wife and son.
Alex Murdaugh found guilty of double murder (screen cap)
South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, 54, was found guilty of double murder Thursday in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The jury needed less than three hours to deliberate and come to a unanimous decision. Continue reading “Alex Murdaugh Found Guilty Of Double Murder”

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House Ethics Committee Announces George Santos Investigation

Rep.-elect George Santos
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
The House Ethics Committee officially announced today that an investigation into truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has been opened. The probe will look into a number of alleged unlawful activities including campaign finance issues, conflict of interest laws, and sexual misconduct allegations. Continue reading “House Ethics Committee Announces George Santos Investigation”

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Chicago Says No 2nd Term For Mayor Lori Lightfoot + News

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't return for a second term in office after voters turned on Lightfoot over concerns about crime.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (via official Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won’t return for a second term in office after voters turned on Lightfoot over concerns about crime and the city’s slow recovery from the pandemic. Lightfoot is the city’s first Black woman and first out gay person to serve as mayor. Continue reading “Chicago Says No 2nd Term For Mayor Lori Lightfoot + News”