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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”

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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”

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Herschel Walker Tells Reporters “I’m Not That Smart”

Herschel Walker tells reporters "I'm not that smart"
Herschel Walker (screen capture)
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has come up with a novel campaign approach. Speaking with reporters before his upcoming debate with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Walker candidly shared, “I’m not that smart.” Continue reading “Herschel Walker Tells Reporters “I’m Not That Smart””

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New Help For LGBTQ Military Veterans + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • NBC Bay Area: A new law in California will help LGBTQ military service members who were discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies because of their sexual or gender identities to reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits. Continue reading “New Help For LGBTQ Military Veterans + More News”

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Overturned Truck Spills Sex Toys Across Highway + More News

Truck spill in Oklahoma covered highway with sex toys & lube
Truck spill in Oklahoma covered highway with sex toys & personal lubricant
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: A semi-truck hauling sex toys and personal lubricant overturned on an Oklahoma highway. The reporter in the local news chopper was at a loss for words when asked what was covering the road. Continue reading “Overturned Truck Spills Sex Toys Across Highway + More News”

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West Virginia Enacts Near-Total Ban On Abortions

West Virginia lawmakers have passed a near-total ban on abortions
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Gov. Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia has signed into law a near-total ban on abortions. West Virginia is now the second state to enact a law prohibiting the procedure since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. Continue reading “West Virginia Enacts Near-Total Ban On Abortions”

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Family Feud And Gay Bars + More News Items

Family Feud host Steve Harvey
Family Feud host Steve Harvey (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: In a recent episode, Celebrity Family Feud host Steve Harvey asked “Name something that’s better at a gay bar than other bars?” (p.s. we LOVE Family Feud in my house…) Continue reading “Family Feud And Gay Bars + More News Items”

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Tucker Carlson: Vax Mandates Target Men With High Testosterone

Tucker Carlson is concerned about testosterone levels
Tucker Carlson is concerned about testosterone levels
Just to show that I do, in fact, check in with the talking heads over at Fox News from time to time, check out this over-the-top pronouncement from Tucker Carlson last night claiming the “whole point” of vaccine mandates was to get rid of people with “high testosterone levels.” Continue reading “Tucker Carlson: Vax Mandates Target Men With High Testosterone”

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Jonathan Van Ness & Antoni Porowski ‘Finally Together’ + More News

Queer Eye hosts Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski shared on Twitter that after years of joking about it they are "finally together."
Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness (via Twitter)
Some news items you might have missed: • Gayety: Queer Eye host Jonathan Van Ness has had more than a tiny crush on his co-star Antoni Porowski for some time. The two have famously exchanged flirtatious banter during the show. On Wednesday, Porowski and JVN took to social media to announce that they are “finally together.” Continue reading “Jonathan Van Ness & Antoni Porowski ‘Finally Together’ + More News”