LGBTQ news and entertainment
An overwhelming majority of Americans (59%) say the tactics used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are “too aggressive” — including significant portions of the president’s coalition. Continue reading “Fox News: 59% Of Voters Say ICE Is ‘Too Aggressive’”
Bruce Springsteen has released a protest song – “Streets Of Minneapolis” – denouncing the violence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. Continue reading “Bruce Springsteen Releases Protest Song ‘Streets Of Minneapolis’”
Some news stories for you as we get over this Hump Day:
• Politico: Hungarian prosecutors are bringing charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony over his role in organizing a Pride rally last June in the Hungarian capital, which authorities had previously banned. The government’s ban backfired and drew a crowd of over 100,000 participants. Continue reading “Mayor Targeted For Organizing Massive Pride Rally + More News”
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller (above) now says the federal agents who shot and killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti “may not have been following” protocol. Continue reading “Stephen Miller: Alex Pretti’s Killers ‘May Not Have Been Following Protocol’”
Donald Trump keeps telling anyone who’ll listen the U.S. economy is booming, but Americans are not feeling it as the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index drops to lowest level since 2014. Continue reading “Consumer Confidence Index Drops To Lowest Level Since 2014”
Some news items for you:
• OUT: The new Billie Jean King documentary Give Me The Ball!, an official selection at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival this week, is already getting Oscar buzz. Very strong review at the link.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Liza Minnelli’s memoir – Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! – is heading to a bookstore near you. According to Kenneth, this has “the audiobook will be even better” written all over it. Continue reading “New Billie Jean King Documentary + Liza Minnelli Memoir + More News”
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest federal employee union, is calling for the immediate termination of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller for smearing their slain union member Alex Pretti as a “domestic terrorist.” Continue reading “Alex Pretti’s Union Calls For Firing Kristi Noem & Stephen Miller”
Happy Monday! Some news stories for you as we begin the new week:
• Gayety: While the second season of the hit series “Heated Rivalry” is officially in development, Crave executives have confirmed that a standalone episode set between seasons is being actively discussed. Squeeeeee!!!
• The Advocate: Two gay Iranian men who fled their home country after being arrested for “homosexual conduct” and facing possible execution are at risk of being deported by the U.S. as early as Sunday. Iran has some of the harshest penalties in the world regarding homosexuality. Continue reading “Possible Bonus Episode Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Before Season 2 + More News”
The White House is scrambling following the deadly shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti this weekend in Minneapolis.
Donald Trump says he is sending “border czar” and former ICE director Tom Homan (above) to Minnesota to manage Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations on the ground. Continue reading “Trump Sending ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan To Minnesota”
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have issued statements denouncing the deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis while encouraging peaceful protests. Continue reading “Presidents Obama, Clinton & Biden Denounce Minneapolis ICE Shootings”