Garrett Clayton & Blake Knight + More LGBTQ News

Blake Knight and Garrett Clayton (via Instinct)
Blake Knight and Garrett Clayton (via Instinct)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: My colleague Denny Patterson caught up with Garrett Clayton & Blake Knight to talk more about their wedding day, married life, plus their Spotify Greenroom podcast, A Gay in the Life, which provides a safe space for conversation about the LGBTQ experience, current events, history, and culture. Continue reading “Garrett Clayton & Blake Knight + More LGBTQ News”

Trump Storms Out Of Piers Morgan Interview

Trump storms out of his interview with Piers Morgan after arguing about the results of the 2020 election which the Donald lost.
L-R Donald Trump, Piers Morgan (screen captures)
Piers Morgan’s interview with Donald Trump for the upcoming new series “Piers Morgan Uncensored” didn’t quite go as planned as a new promo clip indicates Trump storms out after arguing with the newsman over and over about the results of the 2020 election. Continue reading “Trump Storms Out Of Piers Morgan Interview”

News Round-Up: April 19, 2022

Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2022 Some news items you might have missed: • Axios: Netflix’s stock sunk more than 20% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the streaming giant said it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter — its first subscriber loss in a decade.

Out: Bob the Drag Queen won’t be walking purse first into the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 werkroom because she never got invited to be on this special “all-winners” season. • Variety: Ezra Miller has been arrested for second-degree assault in Hawaii, less than four weeks after the “Flash” and “Fantastic Beasts” star was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment.

Florida Politics: Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is ticked off at Disney for criticizing his “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. So now he’s having a special session of the state lawmakers “take a look” at Disney World’s self-government deal that’s been in place for decades. • HuffPost: Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) “would really love” to run against Donald Trump for president in 2024. “Even if he crushed me, like in a primary, to be able to stand up and call out the garbage is just a necessary thing, regardless of who it is. I think it’d be fun.”

Raw Story: A former aide to Trump-loving Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) is filing a brutal employment-related complaint against Cawthorn describing him as a “bad person” and “habitual liar” who’s “going to say and do anything he can to your face but behind your back he’s completely opposite.” • Good Morning Britain: Millionaire businessman Andrey Stavnitser saw from his home’s webcams that Russian soldiers were deploying equipment from the expansive mansion, so he gave the location co-ordinates to the Ukraine military and told them to bomb the home. https://youtu.be/AWzk_nURvCc

Jen Psaki Got Emotional Over Anti-LGBTQ Bills Attacking Kids

Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, became emotional discussing the ugly spate of anti-LGBTQ bills being passed in red states across the country
White House press secretary Jen Psaki (photo: Cameron Smith/public domain)
White House press secretary Jen Psaki became emotional during a recent appearance on the News Not Noise podcast with Jessica Yellin when asked about the recent spate of anti-LGBTQ bills being passed in red states. Continue reading “Jen Psaki Got Emotional Over Anti-LGBTQ Bills Attacking Kids”

Biden Admin To Rescind Anti-LGBTQ Healthcare ‘Conscience’ Rule

The Biden administration is preparing to scrap an anti-LGBTQ healthcare 'conscience' rule from the Trump era that allowed medical workers to refuse to provide services that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (image via Twitter)
The Biden administration is preparing to scrap an anti-LGBTQ healthcare ‘conscience’ rule from the Trump era that allowed medical workers to refuse to provide services that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs. Continue reading “Biden Admin To Rescind Anti-LGBTQ Healthcare ‘Conscience’ Rule”

Face Masks No Longer Required On Airlines

Every major airline has announced they will not require face masks for travel after a federal judge struck down the mask mandate.
(image via Facebook/AmericanAirlines)
After a federal judge in Florida struck down the mandate requiring face masks for traveling on public transportation, several major airlines – including United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Southwest – all announced face masks would be optional. Continue reading “Face Masks No Longer Required On Airlines”

News Round-Up: April 15, 2022

Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda in a scene from the final season of Grace and Frankie
Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Netflix: Start your weekend off right with a smile as you take in the trailer for the final season of Grace and Frankie. God, these two legends have lived up to, and surpassed, any and all expectations. I love this show. Continue reading “News Round-Up: April 15, 2022”