Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Some news items you might have missed:
• Back2Stonewall: Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick won the special election in Florida’s heavily-Democratic 20th District with 79% of the vote. But her Republican opponent/convicted felon Jason Mariner is calling it election fraud. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 14, 2022”
The current restrictions on gay and bisexual men wanting to roll up their sleeves and donate blood are back in the headlines this week amid reports of one of the worst blood crises in recent history. Continue reading “FDA Urged To Drop Restrictions On Gay Blood Donations”
Jon Moseley, attorney for Stewart Rhodes – who was charged with seditious conspiracy yesterday for his alleged role in the violent January 6 invasion of the Capitol building – tried to explain his client’s planning as a “fanciful idea.” Continue reading “Lawyer: Oath Keepers Planning Was Just “Their Fanciful Idea””
Current “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider continues her amazing winning streak having now won 32 straight games. She is currently tied for 3rd place with James Holzahuer for the number of consecutive games won. Continue reading “Amy Schneider Scores 32nd Win On Jeopardy!”
The Ohio Supreme Court kicked the state’s new congressional map to the curb saying it illegally favored Republicans over Democrats and ordered new lines drawn. Continue reading “Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down New Redistricting Map Over Gerrymandering”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Pink News: DC Comics writer Tom Taylor revealed he’s been making donations to LGBTQ charities in the names of hateful homophobes who send him abusive messages over his bisexual Superman storyline. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 13, 2022”
In his latest video, funny/smart guy Michael Henry wonders aloud if gays really want to settle down, get married and have children OR is that learned behavior because we don’t want to seem too different from our straight friends? Continue reading “Do Gays Learn To Date ‘Straight?’”
The Supreme Court, by a 6-3 vote, has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing its COVID vaccine requirements for large private companies.
However, similar regulations for healthcare workers at medical facilities that take Medicare or Medicaid payments have been allowed to go into effect. Continue reading “Supreme Court Blocks COVID Vaccine Requirement For Large Businesses”
The Justice Department charged 11 people, including Stewart Rhodes – founder of the far-right militia known as the Oath Keepers – with “seditious conspiracy” for their alleged roles in the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading “Oath Keepers Charged With Seditious Conspiracy For Alleged Roles In Capitol Invasion”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• The Advocate: France has lifted its homophobic ban on queer men giving blood. The regulation has been in place since the early days of the HIV epidemic. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 12, 2022”