How Gay Dating Apps Are Responding To New Restrictions + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult platforms and gay hookup apps — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban. This is how Grindr, Pornhub, and Sniffies are responding to new state restriction laws. • Kenneth-in-the-212: Catch up on what’s what in LGBTQ publications this week including the latest from Metro Weekly featuring Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2024, Ken Nelms. • Pink News: Conservative talking head Megyn Kelly has launched vile personal attacks on lesbian firefighters battling LA wildfires. • Gay City News: The Human Rights Campaign has released its 2025 Corporate Equality Index, which measures how businesses are working to support the LGBTQ community in the workplace.

Workplace inclusion isn’t about ideology or politics. It’s been about innovation, hiring and retaining top talent, and competitive advantage in a global marketplace. This truth is reflected in our 2025 Corporate Equality Index, released earlier this week. Learn more! ⬇️

[image or embed] — Human Rights Campaign (@hrc.org) January 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM

• Gayety: Montana Republican lawmakers in the state’s House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass a controversial bill that would ban transgender people from using restrooms in public buildings that align with their gender identity. • Law & Crime: Antony Vo, who was sentenced to 9 months in prison for his part in the violent January 6 riots, was arrested in Canada after failing to report to prison last June. Vo now faces another year in prison for “fleeing justice.” #FAFO

‘Anticipating a change in policy’: Jan. 6 rioter who skipped sentence and ‘fled’ to Canada faces even more prison time now following arrest https://t.co/mnGcZNDcSb

— Law & Crime (@lawcrimenews) January 15, 2025

• Defense Now: In his final speech to members of the U.S. military, President Joe Biden had one last request – “Remember your oath.” Folks, Joe Biden is a good man who cares about this country, and he sees what’s coming.