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News Round-Up: February 9, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: My colleague Corey Andrew weighs in about a recent report of a NYC subway car of men dropping trou and openly yanking their doodles. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 9, 2022”
Elections Board Says It Can Disqualify Madison Cawthorn From Running For Reelection
The bipartisan North Carolina State Board of Elections said on Monday it does have the authority to block Rep. Madison Cawthorn (NC-R) from running for reelection due to his role in the January 6 violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. Continue reading “Elections Board Says It Can Disqualify Madison Cawthorn From Running For Reelection”
News Round-Up: February 8, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Gov. Kathy Hochul will drop New York’s indoor mask mandate on Wednesday, ending a requirement that businesses ask customers for proof of full vaccination or require mask-wearing at all times. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 8, 2022”
Florida Governor Signals Support For Anti-LGBTQ School Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled his support for a bill that would prohibit the mention of sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s primary schools, while the White House make clear its opposition to the anti-LGBTQ legislation. Continue reading “Florida Governor Signals Support For Anti-LGBTQ School Bill”
News Round-Up: February 7, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • Gayety: Tom Holland shared in a recent interview he mistook a gift from his Uncharted co-star Mark Wahlberg for a sex toy. On Instagram, Wahlberg gave a pointed tutorial about the massage guns, poking fun at Holland’s initial thought. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 7, 2022”
Study: COVID Vaccination Rates Higher In LGBTQ Community
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows gay and lesbian adults report higher vaccination rates against COVID than straight adults. Yep, not our first pandemic. Continue reading “Study: COVID Vaccination Rates Higher In LGBTQ Community”
Out Speed Skater Makes Olympic History
Ireen Wüst of the Netherlands has become the first athlete in history to win individual gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games. The out bisexual speed skater scored her latest gold in the 1,500-meter race today. Continue reading “Out Speed Skater Makes Olympic History”
News Round-Up: February 4, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • HuffPost: After more than a year of being berated by Donald Trump (and threatened by his cultists), former Vice President Mike Pence publicly denounced Trump’s claim that Pence could have “overturned” the 2020 election. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 4, 2022”
Out Speed Skater Serves As Team USA Flag Bearer At Beijing Olympics
Out US speed skater Brittany Bowe was honored as an official flag bearer for Team USA in the opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games in Beijing. Continue reading “Out Speed Skater Serves As Team USA Flag Bearer At Beijing Olympics”