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Brazil Ousts Conservative President Bolsonaro After One Term

(graphic via The Guardian)
With 99.2 percent of the vote counted, the Superior Electoral Court of Brazil has announced that former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won his country’s presidential election (again) over current President Jair Bolsonaro. It’s a dramatic end to Bolsonaro’s one term in office marked by four divisive years in office. Continue reading “Brazil Ousts Conservative President Bolsonaro After One Term”

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Video: “I’ve Never Been Assaulted At A Drag Show, But I Have In Church – Twice!”

Jessee Graham is done with attacks on drag queens (screen caps)
At a local library board meeting this week one local mom was done with the attacks on drag queens declaring, “I’ve never been sexually assaulted at a drag show, but I have been at church. TWICE! The men told me it was MY fault.” Continue reading “Video: “I’ve Never Been Assaulted At A Drag Show, But I Have In Church – Twice!””

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Possible Cause Of Leslie Jordan Car Crash + More News

Sources say actor Leslie Jordan (who died in a car crash on Monday) had experienced shortness of breath for the past three weeks and had an upcoming appointment with a cardiologist. Law enforcement sources now believe Jordan had a heart attack before the accident.
Leslie Jordan
Some news items you might have missed: • ExtraTV: Sources say Emmy Award winner Leslie Jordan (who died in a car crash on Monday) had experienced shortness of breath for the past three weeks and had an upcoming appointment with a cardiologist. Law enforcement sources now believe Jordan had a heart attack before the accident. Continue reading “Possible Cause Of Leslie Jordan Car Crash + More News”

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Luke Macfarlane Finds It ‘Tough’ To Watch ‘Bros’ + More News

Luke Macfarlane in 'Bros'
Luke Macfarlane in ‘Bros’ (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Attitude Magazine: Luke Macfarlane says he finds it “tough” to watch himself in his current movie, Bros. “It reminds me of a part of myself. He [Aaron] was uncomfortable in his own skin, even though he looks the part and is seemingly popular.” Continue reading “Luke Macfarlane Finds It ‘Tough’ To Watch ‘Bros’ + More News”

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2nd Woman Says Herschel Walker Involved In Her Abortion + More News

A second woman has alleged that Herschel Walker, the Republican nominee in Georgia's Senate race, was involved in her getting an abortion. The woman says Walker had "pressured" her into getting an abortion after she learned she was pregnant in April 1993.
Herschel Walker (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Axios: A second woman has alleged that Herschel Walker, the GOP nominee in Georgia’s Senate race, was involved in her getting an abortion. The woman says Walker had “pressured” her into getting an abortion after she learned she was pregnant in April 1993. Continue reading “2nd Woman Says Herschel Walker Involved In Her Abortion + More News”

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LGBTQ Candidates In 50 States & D.C. For The 1st Time

LGBTQ candidates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia on the ballot in November
(image via Depositphotos)
The LGBTQ Victory Fund, which works towards electing LGBTQ people to public office, released its 2022 Out On The Trail report today showing – for the first time – there are LGBTQ candidates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Continue reading “LGBTQ Candidates In 50 States & D.C. For The 1st Time”

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Sam Smith & Kim Petras Make Billboard History + More News

Sam Smith & Kim Petras (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: This week, Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ hit song “Unholy” reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. According to Billboard, Smith and Petras are “the first publicly non-binary and transgender soloists, respectively, to top the Hot 100.” Continue reading “Sam Smith & Kim Petras Make Billboard History + More News”

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DeSantis Calls Gender-Affirming Care ‘Chemical Castration’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called gender-affirming care for trans youth “chemical castration” during his Monday evening debate with his Democratic challenger, Charlie Crist.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (screen capture)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called gender-affirming care for trans youth “chemical castration” during his Monday evening debate with his Democratic challenger, Charlie Crist. Continue reading “DeSantis Calls Gender-Affirming Care ‘Chemical Castration’”

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St. Louis School Shooter Had AR-15-Style Rifle, 600 Rounds Of Ammo

AR-15-style rifle on display in a gun store
AR-15-style rifles in a gun store (image via Depositphotos)
The 19-year-old gunman who opened fire at a St. Louis high school on Monday, identified as Orlando Harris, was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and what appeared to be more than 600 rounds of ammunition. All of it legal in the Show Me state. Continue reading “St. Louis School Shooter Had AR-15-Style Rifle, 600 Rounds Of Ammo”