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”
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”
QAnon Middle School Teacher Recorded Teaching Conspiracy Theories
A QAnon middle school teacher at Anacapa Middle School was caught on video “teaching” her students wild conspiracy theories like hospitals are stealing babies from parents who aren’t vaccinated (false) and that Hunter Biden was having sex with his own niece (false). Continue reading “QAnon Middle School Teacher Recorded Teaching Conspiracy Theories”
News Round-Up: November 7, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: A new study says the true indicator of a person’s erect penis length might be as obvious as the nose on their face. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 7, 2021”
Navy Ship Named For Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk Launched
The USNS Harvey Milk, the first Navy ship named in honor of an LGBTQ rights leader, was christened and launched in San Diego on Saturday. Continue reading “Navy Ship Named For Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk Launched”
Biden Infrastructure Bill Passes In House 228-26
The Biden infrastructure bill finally was put to a vote in the House on Friday evening, passing by a bipartisan vote of 228-206. After months of wrangling between moderate and progressive Democrats, the $1 trillion infrastructure package heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Continue reading “Biden Infrastructure Bill Passes In House 228-26”
Louw Breytenbach Crowned Mr. Gay World 2021 After Overcoming Personal Adversity
Louw Breytenbach, after overcoming much personal adversity, became the first South African man in a decade to be crowned Mr. Gay World. Continue reading “Louw Breytenbach Crowned Mr. Gay World 2021 After Overcoming Personal Adversity”