New Music: David Archuleta ‘Faith In Me’

David Archuleta in 'Faith In Me'
David Archuleta in ‘Faith In Me’ (screen capture)
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta drops the official video for his latest single, “Faith in Me,” a kinetic, high-energy affair that dives a nod to 80s film The Breakfast Club. Continue reading “New Music: David Archuleta ‘Faith In Me’”

Uh-Oh: Conservative PAC Pulls Out Of Arizona Senate Race

Hardly a sign of confidence: a super PAC aligned with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has canceled nearly $10 million in TV ads in battleground state Arizona for Republican Blake Masters, who hopes to unseat Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ). Continue reading “Uh-Oh: Conservative PAC Pulls Out Of Arizona Senate Race”

New York AG Sues Trump Organization For Business Fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James (screen capture)
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump, the Trump Organization, and Trump’s three children, over 200 alleged instances of false asset valuations. James seeks to terminate the Trump Organization’s business certificate which would prohibit the group doing business in the state. Continue reading “New York AG Sues Trump Organization For Business Fraud”

HRC Announces First Black Woman President

Kelley Robinson (image via HRC)
A year after the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) fired its previous president, Alphonso David, for his role advising former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on how to respond to sexual harassment allegations, the LGBTQ advocacy group announces Kelley Robinson as its new president. Robinson, the executive director of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, will be the first Black woman to lead the HRC. Continue reading “HRC Announces First Black Woman President”

Marriage Proposals, Anti-LGBTQ Vigilantism + More News

Scott Hoying of Pentatonix
L-R Scott Hoying, Mark Manio (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Scott Hoying, of the Grammy winning a cappella group Pentatonix, proposed to his longtime boyfriend Mark Manio a few months ago, and the two are now sharing the details about their romantic beach engagement with PEOPLE. Continue reading “Marriage Proposals, Anti-LGBTQ Vigilantism + More News”

Special Master To Team Trump: Prove Mar-A-Lago Docs Were Declassified

Lawyers for Donald Trump are aghast that the special master they asked for and got is asking for proof that classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago were actually declassified.
Donald Trump (screen capture)
From the “careful what you wish for” files… The lawyers representing Donald Trump in the case of the classified government documents retrieved from his Mar-a-Lago home asked for a “special master” to manage assertions of ‘privilege’ in regard to the docs. They got their special master. Then they recommended names of people they would approve for said ‘special master’ roles including Judge Raymond J. Dearie. They got their guy. Today, Dearie told Team Trump he wants proof that the Donald declassified said documents. Continue reading “Special Master To Team Trump: Prove Mar-A-Lago Docs Were Declassified”

Scottish Soccer Player Zander Murray Comes Out + More LGBTQ News

Scottish soccer player Zander Murray comes out as gay
Zander Murray (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Scottish soccer player Zander Murray came out as gay over the weekend. The 30-year-old says being in the closet really wrecked havoc on his mental health. But after attending a Pride event in Spain he noted, “The vibe was brilliant, and everyone was just being free and happy, and it was great to just be me.” Congratulations, Zander! Continue reading “Scottish Soccer Player Zander Murray Comes Out + More LGBTQ News”

Momentum Of Book Bans In U.S. Is Growing

A new report from PEN America shows the momentum behind the banning of books across the nation is growing.
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A new report from PEN America – a nonprofit focused on defending the right to freedom of expression in literature, journalism, and education – shows the momentum of book bans across the nation is growing. PEN America found a total of 1,648 individual books have been banned since June. Continue reading “Momentum Of Book Bans In U.S. Is Growing”