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Kirk Shooting Suspect In Custody, No ‘Trans Ideology’ Found On Ammo

Kirk shooting suspect Tyler James Robinson (mugshot via Utah Department of Public Safety)

At a press conference this morning, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) announced a suspect in the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested. He is identified as Utah resident Tyler James Robinson, 22 (mug shot via Utah Department of Safety).

Washington County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Lucas Alfred told reporters that Robinson  allegedly confessed to the shooting to a family member, who told a family friend, who, in turn, contacted authorities. Continue reading “Kirk Shooting Suspect In Custody, No ‘Trans Ideology’ Found On Ammo”

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Remembering Two Gay Heroes Of 9/11 + More News

Nighttime tribute to heroes of 9/11 (via Depositphotos)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gayety: Remembering two gay heroes lost on September 11 – former rugby player Mark Bingham (who joined three others in resisting the hijackers aboard United Flight 93) and FDNY chaplain Father Mychal Judge (who rushed to Ground Zero immediately after the first tower fell).

Continue reading “Remembering Two Gay Heroes Of 9/11 + More News”

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Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27+ Years In Prison

Former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of attempting a coup to remain in office after losing the 2022 election.

Just hours after they had convicted the former leader, the panel of five Supreme Court justices sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison. Continue reading “Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27+ Years In Prison”

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Former Senator’s Wife Sentenced To 4.5 Years In Prison For Bribery

Former Sen. Bob Menendez and wife Nadine

Nadine Menendez, wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for her part in selling her husband’s influence for high-end bribes. Continue reading “Former Senator’s Wife Sentenced To 4.5 Years In Prison For Bribery”

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‘Overcompensating’ Renewed For 2nd Season + More News

Screen capture from Prime Video's "Overcompensating"

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gay Times: Prime Video has renewed the acclaimed coming-of-age LGBTQ college comedy Overcompensating (above), created by comedian and actor Benito Skinner, for a second season.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: U.S. Open champ Carlos Alcaraz revealed a new platinum blond look after his big win. Continue reading “‘Overcompensating’ Renewed For 2nd Season + More News”

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Lawsuit Alleges FBI Director Fired Bureau Officials For ‘Political Retribution’

Kash Patel sues for defamation (screen capture)

A federal lawsuit has been filed against FBI Director Kash Patel (above) and Attorney General Pam Bondi by former acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll and two other fired FBI officials who claim they were the targets of “politically motivated retribution.” Continue reading “Lawsuit Alleges FBI Director Fired Bureau Officials For ‘Political Retribution’”

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UPDATE: Charlie Kirk Dead After Being Shot At Utah Event

Charlie Kirk

UPDATE: CNN is reporting that Charlie Kirk, a far-right commentator/activist, was shot in the neck in the neck and subsequently died while hosting a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.

I disagree with Charlie Kirk on pretty much every issue, but violence is not the way. Continue reading “UPDATE: Charlie Kirk Dead After Being Shot At Utah Event”

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Boy Scouts Take Aim At LGBTQ Travel Co. + More News

Queer Scout (image via official Facebook)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gayety: The Boy Scouts of America has filed a formal opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against Queer Scout, a new LGBTQ+ travel service (lead photo). Essentially, the Boy Scouts claim the word “scout” belongs to them. Continue reading “Boy Scouts Take Aim At LGBTQ Travel Co. + More News”

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House Committee Obtains Epstein ‘Birthday Book’ Trump Claimed Didn’t Exist

Donald Trump (via White House Flickr)

The estate of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has turned over a load of documents to the House Oversight Committee, including the infamous 2003 “birthday book” that reportedly includes a spicy note from Donald Trump (which he has denied writing). Continue reading “House Committee Obtains Epstein ‘Birthday Book’ Trump Claimed Didn’t Exist”