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Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Poll + Louisiana Bathroom Ban + More

Pete Buttigieg

Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• LGBTQ Nation:  It’s waaaaaaaaay early but….a new poll from Emerson College shows out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the pack of potential 2028 Democratic candidates. p.s. that beard is working for Pete…

• Erin in the Morning: Bossier Parish in Louisiana has advanced a criminal trans bathroom ban. Trans people could face up to six months in prison if they use a bathroom on municipal property that differs from their sex assigned at birth. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Poll + Louisiana Bathroom Ban + More”

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Pentagon Reduces Number Of Iran War Deaths Because 4 Happened During Ceasefire

Trump attends the dignified transfer of 4 fallen U.S. service members

Well, this is hideous… The Pentagon removed the names of 4 service members who died in Jordan from their official list of casualties bringing the total from 18 to 14.

Officials explain that this is because “their deaths occurred after President Trump declared a cease-fire in the war in April.” So…they don’t count??? Continue reading “Pentagon Reduces Number Of Iran War Deaths Because 4 Happened During Ceasefire”

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Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More

Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Ireland

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss transgender Air Force troops’ retirement lawsuit.

The plaintiffs – including Master Sgt. Logan Ireland (above) –  are suing after the government unlawfully stripped them of retirement pay and benefits after promising they could leave military service with early retirement.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including “Off Campus” star Belmont Cameli covering the latest from OUT Magazine.

Continue reading “Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More”

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‘Performative Freeballing’ + PEPFAR Cuts + More News

Basketball shorts "performative freeballing'

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

• Queerty: A NYC-based fashionista called out the gays for a number of trends that he finds disingenuous: “curated body hair, vintage basketball shorts, Le labo scents and performative freeballing.”

• New Music: Carly Rae Jepsen drops her new song and music video, “After All” – from her upcoming album Day and Night set for release September 18. Continue reading “‘Performative Freeballing’ + PEPFAR Cuts + More News”

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Dementia Don Rambles About ‘Pinky Herman’ And ‘Hormuz Street’

Donald Trump struggles with speech in Georgia

Donald Trump just struggled his way through a rally in Georgia that he kicked off by teasing an illegal third term and wound down by railing against the “communists” who he says are trying to “blow up Mount Rushmore.”

In between, he included references to “Pinky Herman,” the “Hormuz Street,” and trans athletes “ravaging through our cities.” Continue reading “Dementia Don Rambles About ‘Pinky Herman’ And ‘Hormuz Street’”

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Judge Wants Answers About Hegseth’s Testosterone Double Standard

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, currently overseeing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s ban of transgender military service members, wants the Pentagon to explain Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s newly-announced testosterone treatment program after using the same hormone care to justify kicking trans troops out of the military. Continue reading “Judge Wants Answers About Hegseth’s Testosterone Double Standard”

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House Rejects Amendment To Codify Anti-Trans Military Ban

Transgender troops

By a vote of 212-217, the House of Representatives rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would codify Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military into law.

The amendment was sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). Four Republicans voted with Democrats to defeat the measure. Continue reading “House Rejects Amendment To Codify Anti-Trans Military Ban”

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Florida State Rep Found Liable For Sexual Harassment + More

Fabian Besabe (via Facebook)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Boy Culture: Florida State Rep. Fabian Basabe (above) has been found liable for sexually harassing 2 staffers and committed battery against both. Basabe was ordered by the jury to pay the young men $450,000 for their pain and suffering. And yet, he has not resigned and is running for re-election.

• Semafor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) threatened to block Trump’s nominees for ambassadorships unless the White House provides proof that it has distributed approved funds for the President’s Emergency Plan For Aids Relief (PEPFAR), a federal program to reduce HIV transmissions worldwide that has saved an estimated 26 million lives since its launch in 2003. Continue reading “Florida State Rep Found Liable For Sexual Harassment + More”

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Pete Hegseth Crashes Out During Senate Hearing

Pete Hegseth crashes out during Senate Appropriations Committee hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly crashed out during an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee to request about $70 billion more to fund the Iran war and replenish depleted weapons stocks.

Over and over, Hegseth tap danced around questions about his previous characterizations that the war had been “won” several times over the past four months. Continue reading “Pete Hegseth Crashes Out During Senate Hearing”