The Borough Council of Chambersburg, located in central Pennsylvania, could become the first municipality to rescind its LGBTQ protections policy. Continue reading “Pennsylvania Town Would Be 1st In State To Repeal LGBTQ Protections”
News Round-Up: January 21, 2022
Some news stories you might have missed: • Twitter: Christian Walker, son of former NFL-star-turned-U.S.-Senate-candidate Herschel Walker, appeared on left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker’s stream this week where he declared, “I’m not a gay conservative. I’m a conservative who likes men.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 21, 2022”
“Don’t Say Gay” Bill Approved In Florida House Committee
A Florida state House committee has approved House Bill 1557 (also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill) which would prohibit any references to sexual orientation or gender identity in classroom discussions. Continue reading ““Don’t Say Gay” Bill Approved In Florida House Committee”
News Round-Up: January 20, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: One year into his administration, President Biden’s overall job rating among adults stands at 43% according to a new poll. The former guy scored 39% in the same poll at his one-year mark. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 20, 2022”
Other Officers Involved In George Floyd Death Go On Trial
Months after the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd, the other three officers who were present during the incident are going on trial. Continue reading “Other Officers Involved In George Floyd Death Go On Trial”
Lesbian Couple Found Murdered, Dismembered In Juárez
A lesbian couple was found murdered with their dismembered remains stuffed into trash bags in the border town of Ciudad Juárez, located just across the U.S./Mexico border near El Paso. Continue reading “Lesbian Couple Found Murdered, Dismembered In Juárez”
News Round-Up: January 19, 2022
Some news stories you might have missed: • Playbill: Keeping Company With Sondheim, a new documentary exploring the legacy of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical Company, will premiere May 27 at 9 PM ET on PBS featuring rehearsal and performance footage. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 19, 2022”
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Attempt To Block Release Of White House Docs
The Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to block the release of White House documents to the House committee investigating the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rejects Trump Attempt To Block Release Of White House Docs”
Legendary Fashion Editor André Leon Talley Dies At 73
André Leon Talley, described as a “fashion industry force,” has died at 73. The trailblazing creative genius was the rare Black editor at the top of an industry that was primarily white and infamous for being elitist. Continue reading “Legendary Fashion Editor André Leon Talley Dies At 73”
News Round-Up: January 18, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • NewNowNext: World of Wonder announces the 9 queens from different Drag Race franchises around the world who will go wig-to-wig to be crowned the first global drag superstar on RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Versus the World. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 18, 2022”