The Arizona Senate has voted to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total ban on abortion that was upheld by the state Supreme Court last month. Continue reading “Arizona Senate Votes To Repeal Abortion Law”
Arizona Senate Votes To Repeal Abortion Law
United Methodist Church Reverses Ban On Gay Clergy
The United Methodist Church General Conference has voted to drop its ban on the ordination of practicing gay clergy. Church delegates also voted to stop penalizing clergy or churches from holding same-sex weddings. Continue reading “United Methodist Church Reverses Ban On Gay Clergy”
New Protections For LGBTQ Foster Kids + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: President Joe Biden’s administration has moved to protect LGBTQ+ and intersex children in foster care, ordering that they be placed in supportive homes. House Republicans opposed the new rule. Continue reading “New Protections For LGBTQ Foster Kids + More News”
Prosecutors Play 2016 Clip Of Trump Denying Knowing Female Accusers
Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumed today in New York City with some very important testimony from the major players who helped negotiate the payments to former Playboy playmate Karen McDougal and porn star Stormy McDaniels. Continue reading “Prosecutors Play 2016 Clip Of Trump Denying Knowing Female Accusers”
Supreme Court Declines To Block Texas Porn/Age Verification Law
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block a 2023 Texas law requiring pornography websites to verify the age of their users. Continue reading “Supreme Court Declines To Block Texas Porn/Age Verification Law”
2024 Tony Award Nominations Announced
This morning, the 2024 Tony Award nominations were announced, with considerations given to the 36 productions that opened on Broadway between April 28, 2023, and April 25, 2024. Continue reading “2024 Tony Award Nominations Announced”
Carl Nassib Represents At NFL Draft + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Carl Nassib, the first active player in the NFL to come out as gay, shared some life advice to NFL rookies during his draft night appearance. He also brought the co-founder of The Trevor Project with him onstage to highlight the crisis intervention group’s work on behalf of LGBTQ youth. Continue reading “Carl Nassib Represents At NFL Draft + More News”
Hunter Biden Threatens Fox News Lawsuit Over Sexually Explicit Photos
Hunter Biden is threatening to sue Fox News for defamation and exploitation of his image over hacked ‘sexually explicit’ photos published by the news outlet on its platforms. His legal team says publishing the images violates the majority of states’ laws against the nonconsensual disclosure of sexually explicit images and videos, often referred to as “revenge porn” laws. Continue reading “Hunter Biden Threatens Fox News Lawsuit Over Sexually Explicit Photos”
George Santos Resurrects Drag Persona ‘Kitara Ravache’
Truth-challenged former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has announced the return of his drag persona ‘Kitara Ravache.’ Because why? Money. Continue reading “George Santos Resurrects Drag Persona ‘Kitara Ravache’”
New Music From Pet Shop Boys + ‘Challengers’ + More News
Some news stories you might have missed: • New Music: English synth-pop legends Pet Shop Boys drop their 15th studio album, Nonetheless. The album’s first single, “Loneliness,” is très gay (no surprise) depicting muscular bodies, shower scenes, and secret hookups all set to a thumping club beat. Continue reading “New Music From Pet Shop Boys + ‘Challengers’ + More News”