LGBTQ news and entertainment
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema has struck down the Pentagon’s ban on asymptomatic HIV+ people enlisting in the U.S. military calling the policy discriminatory. Continue reading “Judge Overturns Military Ban On HIV+ Enlistees”
“Body Heat,” the latest dance/pop single from out recording artist Nieri, explores the desire for uncharted romantic territories and forge a passionate connection, even if only for one night. Continue reading “New Music: Nieri “Body Heat””
The 2024 Democratic National Convention closed on a huge high as Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Dem nomination for president. Continue reading “Highlights: Final Night Of 2024 Democratic National Convention”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A former congressional staffer has filed a lawsuit against Texas Rep. Troy Nehls (above), claiming he was forced to quit his position due to a “hostile work environment” saying Nehls and his staff of regularly made homophobic comments such as “gays go to hell.” Continue reading “Gay Staffer Sues TX Congressman For ‘Hostile Work Environment’ + More News”
Indie White House hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. noted in a Pennsylvania court filing that he is endorsing convicted felon Donald Trump for president. Continue reading “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Convicted Felon For Prez”
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Sphen, one half of Sydney Sea Life Aquarium’s famous same-sex penguin pair who hatched two chicks together, has died just before turning 12. To process the loss of his partner, Magic, 8, was taken to Sphen’s body “so that he could understand his partner wouldn’t return. He immediately started singing, which was beautifully reciprocated by the colony.” Continue reading “World Famous Gay Penguin Dies At 12 + More News”
Night Three at the 2024 Democratic National Convention had a whole lotta highlights, but I’ll share just a few here just in case you missed them. Continue reading “Highlights: Night Three At The Democratic National Convention”
As the number of new COVID-19 infections have increased in 20+ states over the summer, the FDA has just approved updated versions of both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID vaccines. Continue reading “FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines From Pfizer, Moderna”
Tonight’s theme at the Democratic National Convention is “Fighting For Our Freedoms” and will feature several prominent LBGTQ leaders including Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson. Continue reading “LGBTQ Progress To Step Into DNC Spotlight Tonight”
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly plans to end his long-shot presidential campaign and endorse Donald Trump in the next few days, according to NBC News. Continue reading “RFK Jr. To Drop Presidential Campaign, Endorse Trump”