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Johnson Defends Trump’s Poop Video As ‘Effective Satire’

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson defend Donald Trump's feces video

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) defended Donald Trump’s feces video released over the weekend showing Trump flying a fighter jet wearing a king’s crown and dropping shit on Americans at No Kings rallies.

At a press conference, a reporter  noted that Johnson had called the demonstrations “Hate America Rallies,” then pointed to Trump’s video of him pooping on the American people.

Johnson’s take was that Trump was “effective” at using “satire to make a point.” Continue reading “Johnson Defends Trump’s Poop Video As ‘Effective Satire’”

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Gus Kenworthy Returns To Competitive Skiiing + More News

Out Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy (via Instagram)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Fight: Out Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has officially ended his retirement, announcing a dramatic comeback to competitive skiing with his sights set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Returns To Competitive Skiiing + More News”

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Podcast: George Santos Released From Prison + More LGBTQ News

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Donald Trump ordered serial liar and former gay Republican Rep. George Santos released from prison after less than three months of his 7+ year sentence. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: George Santos Released From Prison + More LGBTQ News”

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Santos Off The Hook For $600K + New Music From Brandi Carlile + More News

George Santos and his drag alias 'Kitara Ravache'

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• ABC News: As I reported last night, Donald Trump ordered the immediate release of gay serial liar/former Rep. George Santos from prison. Trump’s clemency order also lets Santos off the hook for almost $600,000 he’d agreed to pay in restitution and forfeiture.

• Queerty: Out country superstar and 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile gets political in “Church & State” – from her highly anticipated new album, Returning To Myself, out October 24. Continue reading “Santos Off The Hook For $600K + New Music From Brandi Carlile + More News”

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Thousands Of ‘No Kings’ Protests Begin Across The Country

'No Kings' rally in Times Square (photo: Larry Pfeil)

Crowds are assembling today nationwide at over 2,600 sites for a new wave of “No Kings” demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions related to a government shutdown, strict immigration policies, and military deployments aimed at combating crime in cities run by Democrats.

“No Kings” brings together hundreds of national and local activist groups united in protest what they see as deepening authoritarianism within the administration.  The movement is committed to nonviolent action. Continue reading “Thousands Of ‘No Kings’ Protests Begin Across The Country”

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Trump Commutes Prison Sentence Of Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos

Former congressman George Santos

Donald Trump announced today he has commuted the sentence of serial liar and former Representative George Santos, the disgraced Republican fabulist from New York who was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for financial fraud. Continue reading “Trump Commutes Prison Sentence Of Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos”

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Republicans Are Really Wetting Themselves Over Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rallies

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) took time out of his busy schedule – what with the government shutdown now for 17 days and the House adjourned – to put out a lengthy statement about the many ‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled to take place all across the country casting the events as “hate America” rallies. Continue reading “Republicans Are Really Wetting Themselves Over Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rallies”

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New Music: Rachael Sage & The Sequins ‘Nexus’

Rachael Sage drops her new single "Nexus"

Out singer-songwriter Rachael Sage and her longtime band The Sequins drop their powerful new single “Nexus” from their upcoming studio album Canopy.

An uplifting, utopian folk-pop manifesto, “Nexus” is Sage’s sobering response to the tragic story of Nex Benedict who passed away after being beaten by their school peers for being nonbinary. Continue reading “New Music: Rachael Sage & The Sequins ‘Nexus’”

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‘Palm Royale’ Season 2 Trailer + More News

Ricky Martin in Season 2 of 'Palm Royale'

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: Check out the trailer for Season 2 of Apple TV’s campy series “Palm Royale” centered on 1960s Palm Beach high society starring Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Allison Janney, Laura Dern and Carol Burnett. Season two premieres Wednesday, November 12 on Apple TV. Continue reading “‘Palm Royale’ Season 2 Trailer + More News”