LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Post: Far-right pundits are claiming “thousands of NYC police officers went on unpaid leave to avoid getting vaccinated.” Turns out only 34 cops and 40 civilian members of the force — which account for fewer than .15 percent of NYPD employees — did not comply. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 1, 2021”
Brian Hsu, 20, has been charged with interference with a flight crew and assault after punching a flight attendant during an American Airlines flight. The flight had to be diverted to Denver thanks to Hsu’s attack. Continue reading “20-Year-Old Charged In Violent Attack During American Airlines Flight”
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) held a press event today to throw cold water on hopes of a sooner-than-later vote on President Biden’s Build Back Better domestic package aimed at helping Americans in areas of health care, education, climate and tax laws. Continue reading “Manchin Moves Goal Posts (Again) On Build Back Better Bill”
Some news items you might have missed: • NewNowNext: On Queen of the Universe, drag queens will have to sing live for their lives. The 4 judges (above) are screen and stage star Vanessa Williams, Grammy-nominated pop singer Leona Lewis, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 3 winner Trixie Mattel, and RPDR judge, Michelle Visage. Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 29, 2021”
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Maine’s vaccination mandate for health care workers seeking religious exemptions. Continue reading “Supreme Court Turns Away Religious Exemption For Vaccinations”
When one launches their political career based on a biography that’s been proven to be full of lies, one would be prudent to not throw stones from within that proverbial glass house. Continue reading “Madison Cawthorn (Of All People) Attempts To Call Someone Out For Lying?”
Pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. has announced it will allow drugmakers around the world to produce its potentially lifesaving antiviral pill for treatment of COVID-19 without paying royalties as long as COVID-19 is considered a global health threat. Continue reading “Merck Will License Merck COVID-19 Pill Royalty-Free”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new ad (top image) for Doritos Mexico released in time for Día de Los Muertos — the Day of the Dead – features a late uncle turning up with an unexpected guest, a same-sex partner. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican and Latin American holiday observed November 1-2 that celebrates the memories of deceased loved ones. Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 27, 2021”
Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: Google’s ‘FrightGeist’ lists the most popular 2021 Halloween costumes. Is yours one of them? Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 26, 2021”
A judge in Texas has granted a request for a temporary restraining order against enforcement of Magnolia Independent School District’s hair policy that requires boys, but not girls, to maintain short hair. Continue reading “School District Sued Over Short Hair Policy For Male Students”