In an interview with ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl, Donald Trump called January 6, the day of the Capitol riot, “a very beautiful time” with “loving people.” Continue reading “Trump Calls Jan 6 Invasion “Beautiful Time” With “Loving People””
It Gets Better Project Funding 50 Grants In 50 States For LGBTQ Students
If you had up to $10,000 to make school better for LGBTQ+ students, what would you do? The It Gets Better Project wants to help answer that question with a new school-based grant initiative, 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices. Continue reading “It Gets Better Project Funding 50 Grants In 50 States For LGBTQ Students”
News Round-Up: November 12, 2021
Catching up on some of today’s headlines: • LGBTQ Nation: LGBTQ people (including me above) have been much better at getting vaccinated than straight people. A new study shows why there are so few LGBTQ anti-vaxxers. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 12, 2021”
Famous Liar Pretty Much Has A Lock On Arkansas Governorship
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who became famous lying on behalf of Donald Trump as his White House press secretary for two years, looks to have a lock on becoming the next governor of Arkansas. Continue reading “Famous Liar Pretty Much Has A Lock On Arkansas Governorship”
News Round-Up: November 11, 2021
Catchy up on the day’s headlines: • Calendar Season: You know what November means – calendar time! Check out this year’s edition of shirtless, hunky Australian Firefighters doing their part for charity. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 11, 2021”
News Round-Up: November 10, 2021
Catching up on today’s headlines: • PEOPLE: This year’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ is totally crushable Ant-Man star Paul Rudd. Hit the link for his reaction. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 10, 2021”
Former MMA Fighter Gets 41 Months In Prison For Jan 6 Violence
Scott Fairlamb, a New Jersey gym owner and former MMA fighter who violently attacked a police officer during the January 6 Capitol invasion, was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Wednesday. Continue reading “Former MMA Fighter Gets 41 Months In Prison For Jan 6 Violence”
News Round-Up: November 9, 2021
Catching up on some of today’s headlines: • Tweet of the Day: Sean Parnell (above), a Trump-endorsed candidate for the U.S. Senate, is accused of strangling his wife. In a Fox Nation interview he shared this – “The idea that a woman can live a happy and fulfilling life without a man, I think it’s all nonsense.” He goes on to boast about mens’ ability to defend women from dinosaurs… Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 9, 2021”
Congress Could Require Algorithm-Free Versions Of Internet Platforms
With so much news about social media platforms (like Facebook) using algorithms to drive traffic where they want users to go, it’s not surprising that Congress would turn its legislative powers toward forcing those platforms to allow algorithm-free versions of tech platforms. Continue reading “Congress Could Require Algorithm-Free Versions Of Internet Platforms”
News Round-Up: November 8, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Next year’s FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, but gay soccer player Josh Cavallo (above) is speaking out, saying he would not feel safe playing in a country where homosexuality is banned with punishments ranging from flogging and long prison terms to execution. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 8, 2021”