LGBTQ news and entertainment
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today challenging the issue of birthright citizenship which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment.
The justices appeared skeptical of Team Trump’s arguments that the president can deny citizenship to babies born to parents without permanent immigration status. Continue reading “Supreme Court Appears Skeptical Of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Argument”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: A Tennessee library board voted to fire its director after she refused to remove more than 100 LGBTQ books from the system’s shelves, capping weeks of escalating tension over censorship, access, and reader privacy.
• Outsports: Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was cut from the team for “conduct detrimental to the team” following his anti-gay social media posts attacking Pride. #Good Continue reading “Librarian Fired Over LGBTQ Books + Jaden Ivey Cut For Homophobic Rant + More”
Each year since 2010, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31 to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people.
Created by trans advocate Rachel Crandall, TDOV is meant to be a day to recognize the lives of transgender people, while simultaneously acknowledging that due to discrimination, not every trans person can or wants to be visible. Continue reading “Observing Trans Day Of Visibility 2026”
Kristi Noem’s really bad month just got worse.
Earlier today, The Daily Mail reported that Bryon Noem, husband of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, leads something of a double life online where he dons fake boobs and skintight leggings to chat with adult performers.
Right up front I’m going to say I don’t judge anyone’s personal kink. But it sure seems inconvenient for the former secretary as this doesn’t really fit the perfectly crafted conservative image she likes to project. Continue reading “Report: Kristi Noem’s Hubby Has Secret Double Life”
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Colorado law banning so-called “conversion therapy” for minors violates free speech rights of professional therapists. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban”
Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Pink News: A former Boy Scout who was kicked out of the group for being gay when he was 18 years old is now working as a scoutmaster 45 years later. His 1981 legal challenge was the first to expose the organization’s ban on openly gay youth and adult leaders.
• The Independent: The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill banning ‘adult cabaret’ performances — like go-go dancers and drag artists –outside of adult settings such as nightclubs. Those found guilty of violating the proposed law could face felony charges and up to 18 months in prison. Continue reading “Former Scout Kicked Out For Being Gay Is Back 45 Years Later + More”
The Army is looking into why two Army Apache attack helicopters hovered outside the Tennessee home of musician Kid Rock on Saturday while conducting a training flight. Continue reading “Army Investigating Why Helicopters Flew By Kid Rock’s Home”
Security lines at U.S. airports were notably shorter Monday as Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) agents began receiving backpay for working during the government shutdown.
Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday ordering the Department of Homeland Security to re-direct funds in order to pay the TSA agents.
Question – if he had the means to issue such an order all along, why didn’t he? Continue reading “Airport Security Lines Dwindle As TSA Agents Receive Backpay”
Some news stories for you as the weekend winds down:
• LGBTQ Nation: The Dallas Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale got married last month in a secret Miami wedding ceremony to her longtime girlfriend, influencer Lala Ronay. The All-Star MVP shared the news on her Instagram writing, “Here’s to a lifetime of us.” Continue reading “WNBA Pro Marries Longtime Girlfriend + NASA Heading Back To The Moon + More News”
Some news stories for this fine Saturday:
• OUT: Best-selling author and YouTube personality Joey Graceffa (above) shares how reality TV can be ‘messy’ behind-the-scenes recalling how a producer for The Amazing Race encouraged him to come out on the show in 2013 when he was still closeted. Continue reading “Behind-The-Scenes On Reality TV + Springsteen At No Kings + More”