LGBTQ news and entertainment
Republican lawmakers in South Carolina are jumping on the “overturn same-sex marriage” bandwagon with their own resolution calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its 2015 Obergefell ruling that legalized marriage equality nationwide. Continue reading “South Carolina Republicans Jump On ‘Overturn Same-Sex Marriage’ Bandwagon”
An Air Force weapons officer whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. Special Operations forces in a risky Saturday night mission that took commandos deep into enemy territory. Continue reading “U.S. Airman Rescued Following Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• LGBTQ Nation: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) made good on his pledge to protect queer rights in the state, vetoing five anti-LGBTQ+ bills this week passed by the state’s Republican-led legislature. He told a crowd at a private ceremony later that day he would have liked to have written “Hell No!” on the bills.
• Broadway Bop: The oh-so-talented Nicholas Christopher (“Anatoly”) throws down the vocal showstopper “Anthem” from the Broadway revival of CHESS. Continue reading “Wisconsin Governor Vetoes 5 Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More News”
Following the news yesterday that two U.S. warplanes — an F-15 and an F-35 — were shot down by Iranian forces, and two other aircraft were hit by Iranian fire during rescue operations, Donald Trump dispatched yet another threat to Iran.
In his Truth Social post, Trump demands Iran “make a deal or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT” promising “all Hell will reign down” otherwise. Continue reading “Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours Before “All Hell Will Reign Down””
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: New data from the Census Bureau shows about 1.7 million households in the U.S. were headed by same-sex couples in 2024, marking a significant increase from about 777,000 households in 2004.
• Outsports: The Miami Open, south Florida’s top-tier tennis tournament, quietly canceled its LGBTQ inclusion event. In 2019, the tournament created “Out At The Open” in an effort to welcome LGBTQ fans to the Miami Open. Continue reading “Huge Increase In U.S. Households Headed By Same-Sex Couple + More News”
An American fighter jet was shot down in Iran today. The two F-15E Strike Eagle crew members ejected safely after being struck by Iranian fire
A search-and-rescue operation has recovered one of the two downed crew members. Continue reading “U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, One Of Two Crew Members Rescued”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• ABC News: Lawmakers in Belarus passed a bill Thursday allowing punishments for people who promote LGBTQ causes. Belarus doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ rights. President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the east European nation for more than 3 decades, has publicly mocked homosexuality.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s round-up of the latest LGBTQ publications including RAGE Magazine’s spotlight on the arts. Continue reading “Belarus Cracks Down On LGBTQ Rights + More News”
Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi following months of reports that he was extremely frustrated with her inability to secure indictments against his political enemies and her deplorable handling of the Epstein files debacle.
Some news stories for you as we get over this Hump Day:
• OUT: Fresh off his SNL hosting stint, Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry) stars in this clever slasher-horror parody for Verizon in the cheekily titled “Look Behind You.” Continue reading “Connor Storrie In Slasher Parody + DOJ Goes After Minnesota (Again) + More”
Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) signed into law two bills into law on Tuesday that negatively impact the LGBTQ community. Continue reading “Idaho Governor Signs 2 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Into Law”
