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News Round-Up: July 22, 2022

Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Marco Rubio (via Advocate)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), the first out member of the U.S. Senate, spoke up when Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) called the Respect for Marriage Act a “stupid waste of time” in an elevator encounter. Continue reading “News Round-Up: July 22, 2022”

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Former Cop Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Death Of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane (mugshot)
Family members of George Floyd say they’re disappointed and angry after a federal judge sentenced a former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane to just  2 1/2 years in prison for his part in the death of George Floyd. That’s after the judge described Lane’s participation as “a very serious offense in which a life was lost.” Continue reading “Former Cop Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Death Of George Floyd”

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Ricky Martin Vindicated As Nephew Drops Accusations Of Abuse

Ricky Martin gets personal in his PEOPLE Magazine cover story for its annual Pride Issue
International pop star Ricky Martin (screen capture via People)
Ricky Martin’s nephew, who had filed for a restraining order against Martin claiming he feared for his safety” after ending an alleged “romantic relationship, now says he doesn’t need the protective order and is dropping his allegations. Continue reading “Ricky Martin Vindicated As Nephew Drops Accusations Of Abuse”

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George Takei’s Latest Gig + More News

George Takei (photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr – CC license)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Out Star Trek star George Takei shows no signs of slowing down as the 85-year-old lent his voice to the upcoming animated feature Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank. Continue reading “George Takei’s Latest Gig + More News”

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Pete Buttigieg Shuts Down GOP Lawmaker’s ‘Ridiculous’ Question

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (screen capture)
During a Congressional hearing of the House Transportation committee, Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) tried to turn the  discussion to President Biden’s mental capacity by pointing out that Biden recently fell off his bike. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Shuts Down GOP Lawmaker’s ‘Ridiculous’ Question”