LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • Des Moines Register: Republican lawmakers in Iowa want to expand the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law (already challenged in courts) from grades K-6 to K-12. So, in the year 2025, high school students shouldn’t know that LGBTQ people exist? Continue reading “Iowa Republicans Want To Expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law + More News”
A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from health care facilities that provide gender-affirming care to trans people under 19. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Trump Order To Withhold Funds To Trans Youths’ Health Providers”
Matt Schlapp, the Chairman of the American Conservative Union, allegedly engaged in lewd conduct and sexually assaulted a man at a bar in Virginia on Saturday night. The report comes from Yashar Ali, who says he spoke with six witnesses as well as the male victim of the assault. Continue reading “Another Man Accuses Matt Schlapp Of Sexual Assault”
Vaccine skeptic and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the country’s next Secretary of Health and Human Services. Continue reading “Anti-Vaxxer RFK Jr. Confirmed As Health Secretary In 52-48 Senate Vote”
What to watch? With the wave of dark news over the past few weeks, we can all use a light-hearted distraction. I recommend watching the new gay coming-of-age romantic comedy Bonus Track. Continue reading “What To Watch: Romantic Comedy ‘Bonus Track’ Hits The Right Notes”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• GLAAD: Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (WICKED) will be honored at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, presented to a LGBTQ media professional who has made a significant difference in raising visibility and promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo To Be Honored At GLAAD Media Awards + More News”
As he hinted a few days ago, Donald Trump has fired Biden-appointed trustees to the board of directors for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, and had himself installed as Chairman. Continue reading “Trump Makes Himself Kennedy Center Chair After Firing Trustees”
The Utah legislature has now passed a bill that prohibits trans students from living in college dorms that match their gender identity. So, now it’s not just bathrooms, some people want to ban trans folks from entire buildings… Continue reading “Utah Lawmakers Approve Bill Prohibiting Trans College Students From Gender-Aligned Dorms”
Elon Musk is now turning his cost-cutting buzzsaw to FEMA, the federal disaster management agency, according to a report by The Washington Post. Continue reading “Musk Looks To Slash FEMA Budget”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Gay Times: According to a recent report, One Direction singer Liam Payne “wrestled with his sexual identity, compounding his struggles and leading to risky behavior.” Payne died in October 2024 after falling off a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Continue reading “Liam Payne + Google Calendars Drop Pride Month + More News”