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Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban On Gender-Affirming Care + More News

Voters in Kansas overwhelmingly rejected an attempt to strip women of their right to an abortion in the conservative state

Some news items you might have missed:

• Law Dork: A full federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. Passed in 2021, its enforcement had been enjoined since a preliminary injunction in the case had been issued four years ago.

• TMZ: Danielle Spencer – famous for playing wise-cracking Dee Thomas on the hit ’70s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” – has died at the age of 60 following complications from cancer. Spencer became a veterinarian after leaving Hollywood in the 1990s. Continue reading “Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban On Gender-Affirming Care + More News”

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‘Will & Grace’ Writer On The Show’s Gay Baby Steps + More news

The cast of "Will & Grace"

Some news items you might have missed:

• The Caftan Chronicles: Jon Kinnally, one of the main writers of “Will & Grace” from start to finish, shares with Tim Murphy the baby steps the iconic series had to take to fully come into its gayness. Great read.

• Them: Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted and endorsed a CNN interview with his church’s pastor Doug Wilson, in which Wilson advocated for, among many things, the reinstatement of U.S. laws criminalizing same-sex relations. Wilson’s contempt for queer people comes at the 5:50 mark below. Continue reading “‘Will & Grace’ Writer On The Show’s Gay Baby Steps + More news”

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Trump Orders Military Takeover Of DC Police Dept

Donald Trump - official photo

Donald Trump announced on Monday a 30-day takeover of the Washington, D.C. police department and deployment of 800 National Guard troops in order to deal with what he described as “bloodthirsty criminals” and “roving mobs of wild youth.

Note – Official data from the Justice Department and Metropolitan Police Department shows violent crime in D.C. is at its lowest level in 30 years, down 35 percent last year and another 26 percent so far in 2025. Continue reading “Trump Orders Military Takeover Of DC Police Dept”

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Trump: I’m Going To See Putin ‘In Russia’ (The Meeting Is In Alaska)

Donald Trump appears to be confused

During a press conference on Monday, Felon-in-Chief Donald Trump seemed to be confused about his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and which country owns Alaska.

As he discussed plans for taking over policing Washington, D.C., Trump referenced his meeting with Putin “in Russia” on Friday.

The previously announced meeting is slated to take place in Alaska. Continue reading “Trump: I’m Going To See Putin ‘In Russia’ (The Meeting Is In Alaska)”

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First-Look Video ‘WICKED: FOR GOOD’ + New Music From VINCINT + More

New first look trailer for the upcoming WICKED: FOR GOOD

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gay Times: A new first-look video for Wicked: For Good has arrived! The highly anticipated sequel to 2024’s smash hit Wicked arrives in theaters November 21. Continue reading “First-Look Video ‘WICKED: FOR GOOD’ + New Music From VINCINT + More”

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1st Woman To Umpire MLB Game + Sal Mineo’s 1965 Psycho-Thriller + More

Jen Pawol becomes first woman umpire in Major League Baseball

Some news items you might have missed:

• Outsports: Jen Pawol makes history as the first woman to umpire an MLB game for today’s doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.

• Boy Culture: A fascinating dive into the 1965 psycho-thriller “Who Killed Teddy Bear?” starring bisexual Hollywood icon Sal Mineo, Juliet Prowse and Elaine Stritch.  The film is currently screening at NYC’s Film Forum now through August 14. I would love to see this. Continue reading “1st Woman To Umpire MLB Game + Sal Mineo’s 1965 Psycho-Thriller + More”

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David Archuleta Explores ‘Earthly Delights’ + Homeless Shelter For Trans People + More

David Archuleta

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

• Windy City Times: David Archuleta (above) says his new EP Earthly Delights is about “exploring and getting comfortable with my sexuality, sensuality, and falling in love—things I never allowed myself to do before. I used to keep things so G-rated—even into my 30s.”

• NBC News: New York City has opened the first publicly funded homeless shelter for transgender people. Ace’s Place will offer 150 beds and services, including counseling, financial literacy workshops and a work-study program in the culinary arts. Continue reading “David Archuleta Explores ‘Earthly Delights’ + Homeless Shelter For Trans People + More”

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‘South Park’ Trolls Dog-Killer Kristi Noem + LGBTQ Magazine Round-Up + More

South Park takes on Homeland Security Secretary and known dog killer Kristi Noem

Some news items you might have missed:

• Pride.com: South Park’s newest episode eviscerates Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for killing a puppy and abusing Botox, complete with a pit crew reattaching her face. The episode also features VP JD Vance as Trump’s baby oil-wielding man-baby. Continue reading “‘South Park’ Trolls Dog-Killer Kristi Noem + LGBTQ Magazine Round-Up + More”

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Air Force Reverses On Early Retirement For Transgender Service Members

Master Sgt. Logan Ireland

The U.S. Air Force has suddenly reversed on previously approved early retirements for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.

The reversal voids retirement dates granted under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority, leaving affected service members facing involuntary separation which includes the loss of lifetime benefits. Continue reading “Air Force Reverses On Early Retirement For Transgender Service Members”