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Trans Community Fears Backlash With Focus On Nashville Shooter’s Gender Identity

Tennessee's trans community waits in fear as police and media focus on the Nashville shooter's gender identity.
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Shortly after the deadly mass shooting at a Nashville elementary school on Monday that left 3 children and 3 adults dead, police announced the shooter was transgender. Within minutes, far-right politicians and activists began blaming the deadly incident on the suspect’s gender identity. And now, Tennessee’s trans community waits in fear. Continue reading “Trans Community Fears Backlash With Focus On Nashville Shooter’s Gender Identity”

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News: Lukas Gage + Brian Michael Smith + Twitter Blue + More

Lukas Gage (The White Lotus) confirmed everyone's suspicions about his relationship with hairstylist Chris Appleton. "I’m very happy. Very much in love."
Lukas Gage (photo: Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • Buzzfeed: During an appearance on Today, Lukas Gage (The White Lotus) confirmed everyone’s suspicions about his relationship with hairstylist Chris Appleton. “I’m very happy. Very much in love.” Continue reading “News: Lukas Gage + Brian Michael Smith + Twitter Blue + More”

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Far-Right Homophobe Praises Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill

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While I and other LGBTQ advocates have lamented the passage of Uganda’s hideous legislation that makes the act of coming out as gay punishable with 10 years in prison, self-proclaimed Christian nationalist podcaster Stew Peters is celebrating. Continue reading “Far-Right Homophobe Praises Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill”

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1st Graders Prohibited From Singing ‘Controversial’ Dolly Parton Song About Acceptance

A Wisconsin school has prohibited first graders from singing the Dolly Parton/Miley Cyrus song "Rainbowland," at this year’s spring concert, calling the song  too “controversial.”
International superstar Dolly Parton (image via Instagram)
A Wisconsin school has prohibited first graders from singing the Dolly Parton/Miley Cyrus song “Rainbowland,” at this year’s spring concert, calling the tune too “controversial.” Continue reading “1st Graders Prohibited From Singing ‘Controversial’ Dolly Parton Song About Acceptance”

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News: ‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Beefs Up + More

L-R Nathaniel Massiah, Kit Connor
L-R Nathaniel Massiah, Kit Connor (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Heartstopper star Kit Connor must be bulking up for an upcoming movie role. Check out his arms and abs in photos posted by trainer Nathaniel Massiah on Instagram. Continue reading “News: ‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Beefs Up + More”

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NYC Judge Fired For His ‘Other Job’ On OnlyFans

Gregory Locke, 33, a now-former New York City administrative law judge, got fired when his superiors discovered his "other job" over on OnlyFans and JustFor.Fans - the amateur adult entertainment sites.
Judge Gregory Locke (screen cap via Instagram)
Gregory Locke, 33, a now-former New York City administrative law judge, got fired when his superiors discovered his “other job” over on OnlyFans and JustFor.Fans – the amateur adult entertainment sites. Continue reading “NYC Judge Fired For His ‘Other Job’ On OnlyFans”

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New Mexico Governor Signs LGBTQ Protections Into Law

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed into law legislation that will expand LGBTQ protections under the New Mexico Human Rights Act.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (image via official Twitter)
Look – some good news for LGBTQ folks! New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed into law legislation that will expand LGBTQ protections under the New Mexico Human Rights Act and remove the requirement that name changes be published in a newspaper. Continue reading “New Mexico Governor Signs LGBTQ Protections Into Law”