In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: MJ Rodriguez makes Golden Globes history, researchers find a new HIV strategy, and Elvira Mistress of the Dark on her gay fanbase. Continue reading “Podcast: 2022 Golden Globes, New HIV Strategy, And Elvira Mistress Of The Dark”
One America News Could Lose 90% Of Viewers After DirecTV Severs Ties
The far-right news platform One America News got seriously bad news on Friday as DirecTV announced it will be dropping the conservative channel from its lineup in April dealing a huge blow to the pro-Trump network. Continue reading “One America News Could Lose 90% Of Viewers After DirecTV Severs Ties”
News Round-Up: January 14, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • Back2Stonewall: Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick won the special election in Florida’s heavily-Democratic 20th District with 79% of the vote. But her Republican opponent/convicted felon Jason Mariner is calling it election fraud. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 14, 2022”
Lawyer: Oath Keepers Planning Was Just “Their Fanciful Idea”
Jon Moseley, attorney for Stewart Rhodes – who was charged with seditious conspiracy yesterday for his alleged role in the violent January 6 invasion of the Capitol building – tried to explain his client’s planning as a “fanciful idea.” Continue reading “Lawyer: Oath Keepers Planning Was Just “Their Fanciful Idea””
Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down New Redistricting Map Over Gerrymandering
The Ohio Supreme Court kicked the state’s new congressional map to the curb saying it illegally favored Republicans over Democrats and ordered new lines drawn. Continue reading “Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down New Redistricting Map Over Gerrymandering”
News Round-Up: January 13, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: DC Comics writer Tom Taylor revealed he’s been making donations to LGBTQ charities in the names of hateful homophobes who send him abusive messages over his bisexual Superman storyline. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 13, 2022”
Supreme Court Blocks COVID Vaccine Requirement For Large Businesses
The Supreme Court, by a 6-3 vote, has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing its COVID vaccine requirements for large private companies. However, similar regulations for healthcare workers at medical facilities that take Medicare or Medicaid payments have been allowed to go into effect. Continue reading “Supreme Court Blocks COVID Vaccine Requirement For Large Businesses”
Oath Keepers Charged With Seditious Conspiracy For Alleged Roles In Capitol Invasion
The Justice Department charged 11 people, including Stewart Rhodes – founder of the far-right militia known as the Oath Keepers – with “seditious conspiracy” for their alleged roles in the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading “Oath Keepers Charged With Seditious Conspiracy For Alleged Roles In Capitol Invasion”
News Round-Up: January 12, 2022
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: France has lifted its homophobic ban on queer men giving blood. The regulation has been in place since the early days of the HIV epidemic. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 12, 2022”
Student Told He Couldn’t Mention Being Gay Due To Non-Existent Policy
A high school senior in upstate New York is raising his voice after being told he couldn’t mention being gay as part of a ‘Senior Spotlight’ in the school newspaper due to a school policy – that apparently doesn’t exist. Continue reading “Student Told He Couldn’t Mention Being Gay Due To Non-Existent Policy”