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Texas Man Arrested For Re-Painting Rainbow Crosswalks + More News

In the early hours this morning, Florida Department of Transportation workers quietly erased the Pulse Memorial crosswalk

Some news items for you as we get over Hump Day:

• The Advocate: A Texas man was arrested Tuesday after using chalk and spray paint to reapply rainbow patterns to Dallas crosswalks where they had been removed. Released on Wednesday, he says he’d do it again – “Every single time they try to take it away, I’m going to put it right back.”

• OUT: Angus O’Brien brought a lovable charm to his role as “Hicks” in the military drama BOOTS, and no one is mad at his latest abs-tastic selfie. Continue reading “Texas Man Arrested For Re-Painting Rainbow Crosswalks + More News”

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Louisville Agrees To Pay Anti-LGBTQ Photographer $800K In Legal Fees

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The city of Louisville has agreed to pay $800,000 in legal fees to a Kentucky photographer who challenged the city’s LGBTQ nondiscrimination law.

Chelsey Nelson filed her lawsuit in 2019 claiming the Louisville ordinance restricted her ability to publicly state she would not photograph same-sex weddings, which she doesn’t believe in.

The lawsuit was a “pre-enforcement challenge” meaning that no same-sex couple had even attempted to hire the photographer. Continue reading “Louisville Agrees To Pay Anti-LGBTQ Photographer $800K In Legal Fees”

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Iran Rejects Trump Administration’s 15-Point Plan To End War

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Iran has reportedly rejected the Trump administration’s 15-point plan for negotiations to end the war, according to Iran’s English-language Press TV.

Calling the U.S. terms “excessive,” a senior Iranian official told Press TV the war would only end “on Tehran’s own terms and timeline.” Continue reading “Iran Rejects Trump Administration’s 15-Point Plan To End War”

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The Return Of ‘Hacks’ + ‘Bridgerton’ Gets A Queer Romance + More

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Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Gayety: HBO Max has confirmed that its Emmy-winning comedy Hacks, starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, will conclude with its upcoming fifth season. The last chapter of Hacks begins April 9 on HBO Max. #sadness

• Gay Times: Netflix has officially confirmed that Season 5 of its hit series Bridgerton will follow Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, marking the series’ first leading queer romance. Continue reading “The Return Of ‘Hacks’ + ‘Bridgerton’ Gets A Queer Romance + More”

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Colorado: Victims of ‘Conversion Therapy’ Could Sue Practitioners Under New Bill

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State lawmakers in Colorado have introduced legislation, House Bill 26-1322, that would allow LGBTQ people to sue for damages resulting from so-called “conversion therapy.”

Conversion therapy, also known as “reparative therapy,” is the treatment used to try to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “Colorado: Victims of ‘Conversion Therapy’ Could Sue Practitioners Under New Bill”

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Meet The New Country Trio ‘The Cowgays’ + World Bear Day + More

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Some news items I thought worth your time:

• New Music: Check out the new queer country music trio, The Cowgays, and their first single – the oh-so-campy”Wish I Wasn’t Gay.” I’ve covered all three powerhouse singers – Brooke Eden, Chris Housman, and Adam Mac – as solo artists on TRR. Continue reading “Meet The New Country Trio ‘The Cowgays’ + World Bear Day + More”

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Trump: Iran Is Talking “Total Resolution” Of Hostilities, Iran: “No Negotiations” Have Been Held

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Donald Trump says his administration has been negotiating with Iran “for a long time” and said he believes a deal is close. He did not make clear who was involved in negotiations with Iran. Continue reading “Trump: Iran Is Talking “Total Resolution” Of Hostilities, Iran: “No Negotiations” Have Been Held”