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GOP Elections Commissioner Charged In Voter Fraud Scheme

A Republican elections official, Jason T. Schofield, was arrested and charged with 12 felony counts for falsely obtaining and filing absentee ballots last year in a brazen voter fraud scheme.. A Republican elections official, Jason T. Schofield, was arrested and charged with 12 felony counts for falsely obtaining and filing absentee ballots last year in a brazen voter fraud scheme. This must be that election fraud Donald Trump keeps talking about… Continue reading “GOP Elections Commissioner Charged In Voter Fraud Scheme”

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Sheryl Lee Ralph And More Great Emmy Wins + More News

LGBTQ ally and forever Dreamgirl Sheryl Lee Ralph took home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in Abbott Elementary. This is an acceptance speech for the ages.
Sheryl Lee Ralph on her Emmy Award win (image via Emmys.com)
Some news items you might have missed: • Gayety: Check out highlights for LGBTQ artists and allies at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. My favorite moment – longtime LGBTQ ally and forever Dreamgirl Sheryl Lee Ralph took home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in Abbott Elementary. This is an acceptance speech for the ages. Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph And More Great Emmy Wins + More News”

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Michigan GOP Chair Tries/Fails With Homophobic Tweet Aimed At Pete Buttigieg

Meshawn Maddock (screen capture)
Meshawn Maddock, co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party, labeled Pete Buttigieg, current Transportation Secretary and former officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, a “weak little girl” on Twitter Sunday. Sad that this is what plays well in the GOP today… Continue reading “Michigan GOP Chair Tries/Fails With Homophobic Tweet Aimed At Pete Buttigieg”

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Report: Russia Spent Millions To Influence Politics In Dozens Of Countries

Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
This would be some of that “interference” we kept hearing about regarding the 2016 election? A new report reveals massive spending by Russia in efforts to influence elections and politics in dozens of countries. Continue reading “Report: Russia Spent Millions To Influence Politics In Dozens Of Countries”

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Justice Dept Accepts Trump Candidate For Special Master

It's still being hashed out, but it appears the Department of Justice has agreed to one of Team Trump's picks for a special master to review documents retrieved from Mar-a-Lago.
Just some of the documents found at Mar-a-Lago (photo: Justice Dept)
It’s still being hashed out, but it appears the Department of Justice has agreed to one of Team Trump’s picks for a special master to review documents retrieved from Mar-a-Lago. Continue reading “Justice Dept Accepts Trump Candidate For Special Master”

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Anti-LGBTQ Activists Protest Pride Event In Serbia + More News

Thousands of religious and right-wing activists marched through Serbia’s capital on Sunday calling for authorities to ban a Gay Pride march planned for next weekend.
Far-right extremists in Serbia protest upcoming Pride event (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Reuters: Thousands of religious and right-wing activists protested on Sunday calling for authorities to ban a Pride event in Serbia planned for next weekend. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Activists Protest Pride Event In Serbia + More News”

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Trump Cultist Murders Wife, Shoots Daughter After Obsessing On Conspiracy Theories

A Trump cultist who had become obsessed with online conspiracy theories since the 2020 election reportedly shot and killed his wife, and inflicted "super traumatic" gunshot wounds on his daughter. A Trump cultist who had become obsessed with QAnon and other online conspiracy theories since the 2020 election reportedly shot and killed his wife on Sunday. He also inflicted “super traumatic” gunshot wounds on his daughter, who survived the attack. Continue reading “Trump Cultist Murders Wife, Shoots Daughter After Obsessing On Conspiracy Theories”

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Bette Midler Channels The Raw Emotion Of 9/11

Bette Midler sings in tribute to those lost in 9/11
Bette Midler sings in tribute to those lost in 9/11
Music has always been an integral touchstone to important moments in my history, as well as my go-to for emotional release. That’s probably why I revisit this clip of Bette Midler singing ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ at a memorial at Yankee Stadium shortly after the horrific bombings on 9/11. Continue reading “Bette Midler Channels The Raw Emotion Of 9/11”

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William And Harry Greet Public Together As Details For Queen’s Funeral Announced

Queen Elizabeth II (via screen capture)
Queen Elizabeth II (via screen capture)
The latest royal news from the U.K. including details announced today regarding the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading “William And Harry Greet Public Together As Details For Queen’s Funeral Announced”