LGBTQ news and entertainment
Out country music artist Bryan Ruby drops the music video for his latest single, “Growin’ On Me,” a high energy country anthem on how time reshapes dreams, balancing restless ambition with the quiet pull of home, love and stability. Continue reading “New Music: Bryan Ruby “Growin’ On Me””
Today, U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Hale Settle issued what will now be a second nationwide preliminary injunction blocking implementation of Donald Trump’s transgender military ban. Continue reading “Federal Court Issues 2nd Injunction Against Trans Military Ban”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) trolled Republican efforts to defund PBS during a recent congressional hearing, sarcastically asking if beloved Sesame Street characters Bert & Ernie were “part of an extreme homosexual agenda.” Continue reading “Bert & Ernie In Congress + Miami Beach Pride + More News”
The relationship between Greenland and the Trump administration continues to devolve as Second Lady Usha Vance’s trip to the Arctic Island has been pared down to just a visit to the Pituffik Space Base. Continue reading “Relationship Between Trump Admin + Greenland Continues To Devolve”
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) died two months into his first term representing congressional district 18 as a member of the House of Representatives. His funeral was held March 15. And yet, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) – who has the sole power to call a special election to fill the seat – has yet to do so. Gee, wonder why…? Continue reading “TX Gov Still Hasn’t Called Special Election To Fill Dem House Seat”
For the first time in over 30 years, Anheuser-Busch has announced it will not be a sponsor of PrideFest, the annual LGBTQ festival in downtown St. Louis. Continue reading “Anheuser-Busch Ends St. Louis PrideFest Sponsorship”
A federal judge has halted Iowa’s overly-broad law that calls for the removal of LGBTQ-themed books deemed “obscene” from school libraries saying the legislation violates the First Amendment rights of students as well as authors.. Continue reading “Judge Halts Iowa’s School Library Ban Of LGBTQ Books”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Atlantic: The Atlantic has published the transcript of the now-infamous Signal chat “attack plans.” The White House tried to downplay the release, noting that The Atlantic headline used the phrase “attack plans” rather than “war plans,” which is a seriously lame defense. Continue reading “SignalGate Chat Published + Orville Peck + More News”
Lawmakers in the West Virginia state Senate have approved legislation that would revoke non-discrimination ordinances in 20 cities across the state that protect members of the LGBTQ community from being evicted or fired based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “West Virginia Senate Moves To Revoke Local LGBTQ Protections”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: the Trump administration’s transgender military ban has been halted by a federal judge. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Transgender Military Ban Halted + Prime Video’s “Overcompensating” + More”