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President Biden: White Supremacy Is A Poison, Has No Place In America

President Joe Biden traveled to Buffalo, New York, where he met with the families of victims from Saturday’s shooting rampage. In a speech he called white supremacy "a poison" that has no place in America.
President Joe Biden (screen capture)
President Joe Biden traveled to Buffalo, New York, on Tuesday where he met with the families of victims from Saturday’s shooting rampage spurred by hateful white supremacy theories. In a speech, Biden addressed racism and hate calling on Americans to “take on the haters” and “reject the lie” of racial replacement that reportedly led the white gunman to shoot and kill Black shoppers. Continue reading “President Biden: White Supremacy Is A Poison, Has No Place In America”

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News Round-Up: May 16, 2022

Karine Jean-Pierre (photo via White House – public domain)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Karine Jean-Pierre held her first briefing as White House press secretary on Monday. Jean-Pierre, a lesbian and longtime political activist, is the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to be White House press secretary. She is also the first Black person in the job. Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 16, 2022”

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New Adventure: On The Red Carpet Of The Billboard Music Awards

On the red carpet of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards
On the red carpet of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards
Sorry folks for the light posting today. I was asked to help out ABC News (aka ABC Radio/Audio, GMA, etc…) on the red carpet of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards today. Continue reading “New Adventure: On The Red Carpet Of The Billboard Music Awards”

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Greece Banned Conversion Therapy For Minors + More News

Greece banned conversion therapy for minors, Shawn Mendes is venturing into fashion, plus more news stories you might have missed.
Shawn Mendes (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes is venturing into the fashion world with world famous designer Tommy Hilfiger. Continue reading “Greece Banned Conversion Therapy For Minors + More News”

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News Round-Up: May 12, 2022

Devin Way in ‘Queer As Folk’ (photo: Alyssa Moran/Peacock)
Some news items you might have missed: • Hollywood Reporter: Stephen Dunn, the creator of the new Queer As Folk reboot for Peacock says his storyline for the show, which will be set in New Orleans, was partly inspired by the Pulse nightclub tragedy. Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 12, 2022”

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Biden Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff As COVID Deaths Cross 1 Million Mark

President Joe Biden signs documents in the Oval Office
President Joe Biden (photo: public domain)
President Biden ordered the U.S. flags at the White House and all federal buildings, military posts, and naval vessels flown at half-staff in memory of the Americans lost (so far) to COVID-19 as the death toll crosses the one million mark. Continue reading “Biden Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff As COVID Deaths Cross 1 Million Mark”

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Finland Announces Plan To Join NATO, Sweden Expected To Follow

Finland has announced plans to join NATO
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear in failed negotiations with leaders in Ukraine he did not want Ukraine to join NATO. According to reports, he didn’t want the military alliance that includes the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and more, to get closer to Russian borders. But now, it seems Putin is going to get exactly what he didn’t want. Continue reading “Finland Announces Plan To Join NATO, Sweden Expected To Follow”

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Report: Former Supporters & Staff Are Leaking Damaging Cawthorn Info

More bad press is apparently set to come out in the days before Rep. Madison Cawthorn's primary in North Carolina.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC)
From numerous embarrassing traffic stops, an accusation of insider trading, pics showing him in drag, a video clip of a male staffer’s hand near his crotch, and another showing him humping the upper body of a man while naked, few politicians have racked up the bad press that Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) has in less than one term in office. Continue reading “Report: Former Supporters & Staff Are Leaking Damaging Cawthorn Info”

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Zac Efron Doesn’t Think He’s Daddy Material (Yet) + More News

Zac Efron isn't sure if he's ready to be a daddy, but we have news for him...
Zac Efron (screen capture via Netflix)
Some news items you might have missed: • OK Magazine: After filming his latest film where he plays a dad, Zac Efron says he doesn’t think he’s quite ready to be a daddy. “I have a little bit more growing to do, probably,” he said. p.s. dude, we’ve got some news for you… Continue reading “Zac Efron Doesn’t Think He’s Daddy Material (Yet) + More News”