LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• What To Watch: The first season of “BOOTS” arrives on Netflix today following the story of a young, closeted Marine Corp recruit. Continue reading “Netflix Series ‘BOOTS’ Arrives + RFK Jr. Links Autism To Circumcision + More News”
An expert on anti-fascism who teaches at Rutgers University was attempting to leave the U.S. with his family on Wednesday after receiving multiple death threats.
But upon arriving at the boarding gate at Newark Liberty Airport, he was informed that his reservation had been cancelled. Continue reading “Anti-Fascism Expert Tries To Leave U.S. Amid Death Threats, Flight Reservation Cancelled After Checking In”
Some news stories as we get on by Hump Day:
• Pink News: Taylor Swift shared in a recent interview she and fiancé Travis Kelce have a lot of “hot gay friends.”
• Queerty: Not only is it International Lesbian Day, it’s also Butchtober! Continue reading “International Lesbian Day + Taylor & Travis’s ‘Hot Gay Friends’ + More”
Donald Trump announced on social media today that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement for the release of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” read the beginning of Trump’s social media post.
While it’s definitely a step forward (if it comes to fruition), it’s not a definitive ‘peace deal.’ Continue reading “Trump: Israel And Hamas Agree To Release Hostages”
Yep, the U.S. government is still shutdown.
On Day 8 of the federal government shutdown, the Senate voted along party lines (47-52) blocking the Democrats’ short-term funding bill for a sixth time. Continue reading “Senate Votes Again – Government Still Shut Down”
Whoa – the price of gold is waaaaaay up hitting over $4,000 an ounce for the first time yesterday. Even more surprising, this is happening at the same time U.S. stock markets are also hitting new highs.
So far this year, gold is up 51%. Continue reading “Price Of Gold Is Up 51% Since Beginning Of 2025”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• People: A week after global superstar Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency due to unspecified health struggles, her sister Freida Parton took to Facebook to ask fans for their prayers. Dolly later issued a video saying she’s ok.
I ain’t dead yet! pic.twitter.com/Mp553laadI
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) October 8, 2025
• The Advocate: Here are the 10 states with the fewest same-sex couples living together per capita (all of which lean Republican). Continue reading “Dolly Parton Assures Fans: “I’m Not Dying” + More News”
Six former U.S. Surgeons General, Republicans and Democrats, warn in an op-ed published in the Washington Post today that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is “endangering the health of the nation.”
This is really something. Continue reading “Six Former Surgeons General Warn RFK Jr. Is ‘Profound, Unprecedented Threat’ To U.S. Health”
The Supreme Court appears set to reject Colorado’s state law prohibiting the harmful practice of so-called “conversion therapy” (also known as ‘reparative therapy’) for minors which purports to change a young person’s sexuality or gender identity. Continue reading “Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Colorado’s Ban On ‘Conversion Therapy’”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have finally accepted new guidelines for the updated COVID-19 vaccines that were issued last month by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
But – there’s an additional step to getting your shot compared to past years. Continue reading “CDC Approves New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines”