Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
During the 100-meter breaststroke finals at the Tokyo Olympics today, all eyes were on current world-record holder Lilly King (United States) and Olympic record-holder Tatjana Schoenmaker (South Africa). But 17-year-old Lydia Jacoby (United States) scored a surprise upset. Continue reading “17-Year-Old Scores First Women’s Swim Gold For Team USA”
An anti-LGBTQ web designer in Colorado who didn’t want to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has lost again in their lawsuit intended to challenge the state’s anti-discrimination law. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Web Designer Loses Again In Challenge To Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Law”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will change course on Tuesday and recommend that people vaccinated for the coronavirus return to wearing face masks indoors in parts of the country with substantial Covid-19 transmission Continue reading “CDC Will Urge Vaccinated To Wear Masks Indoors In High Transmission Areas Of US”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Budapest Pride (top image) attracted the highest number of attendees in the event’s 26 year history even as the Hungarian government continues its crackdown on LGBTQ citizens. Continue reading “News Round-Up: July 26, 2021”
A heartbreaking video went viral last week which apparently captures a 68-year-old Texas man abandoning a 10-month-old Husky pup on the side of a road even as the dog chased his former owners down the road. Continue reading “Video: Man Arrested For Allegedly Abandoning Puppy On Roadside”
Trump supporter and My Pillow company owner, Mike Lindell, told viewers of Steve Bannon’s web show that once he reveals his “evidence” at his upcoming ‘Cyber Symposium’ that the 2020 election was stolen, President Biden and Vice President Harris will probably “resign.” Continue reading “My Pillow Guy Predicts Biden Will Resign August 13”
When I first heard about this little Tucker Carlson moment in a fly-fishing store in Montana, it seemed characterized as this big, angry, loud confrontation.
The man, Dan Bailey, posted a video of himself confronting the Fox News host at the store in Montana saying to him “you are the worst human being known to mankind. I want you to know that.” Continue reading “Man Confronts Tucker Carlson: ‘You Are The Worst Human Being Known To Man’”
Donald Trump continues to push the Big Lie that the 2020 election was “stolen” from him (it wasn’t), but officials in Arizona say the Donald should “move on.” Continue reading “Arizona Sec Of State To Trump: ‘Take Your Loss, Move On’”
Nearly 60 major medical groups including the American Medical Association are calling for all health care personnel to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as new cases continue to increase thanks to the Delta variant. Continue reading “Medical Groups Urge Mandatory Vaccinations For Healthcare Workers”
Out Olympian Tom Daley, along with his diving partner Matty Lee, triumphantly won the men’s 10m synchronized platform final today for Team Great Britain. In his fourth Olympic Games, this is Daley’s first gold medal. Continue reading “Out Olympian Tom Daley Wins 1st Gold Medal”