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Doc Films For LGBTQ History Month + Riotron + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • What To Watch: A list of ten documentaries that will expand your understanding of LGBTQ issues and put current struggles into historical context for LGBTQ History Month. • New Music: The new music video from Riotron (aka Jeff Fettes) – “Justin’s Song (Timmy Trumpet Remix)”-  is visually amazing, and the electro-pop track is like jet fuel for your playlist. Continue reading “Doc Films For LGBTQ History Month + Riotron + More News”

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“Don’t Say Gay” Author Gets 4 Months In Prison For COVID Fraud

Joseph Harding

Joseph Harding, a former Florida state lawmaker, was sentenced to 4 months in prison for fraudulently collecting about $150,000 in COVID-19 relief funds intended to help small businesses. Harding is a virulent homophobe who authored Florida’s hideous anti-LGBTQ “Don’t Say Gay” law. Continue reading ““Don’t Say Gay” Author Gets 4 Months In Prison For COVID Fraud”

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Sen. Laphonza Butler Will Not Run For Senate Seat In 2024

Laphonza Butler

Laphonza Butler, appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom just weeks ago to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat, says she will not run for the Senate seat next fall. Butler is the first out Black lesbian to serve in the U.S. Senate. Continue reading “Sen. Laphonza Butler Will Not Run For Senate Seat In 2024”

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GLAAD Celebrates 5th Annual Spirit Day Concert

GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis and this year’s host, Frankie Grande, presented GLAAD’s 5th annual Spirit Day Concert, bringing awareness to Spirit Day – an anti-bullying campaign supporting LGBTQ youth. The concert shone the spotlight on some of the music industry’s top performers and emerging queer intersectional artists who are revolutionizing the industry and changing the world. Continue reading “GLAAD Celebrates 5th Annual Spirit Day Concert”

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Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty In Georgia Election Interference Case

Donald Trump and Sidney Powell (aka the Kraken)

A day before she was to go to trial, Sidney Powell, a member of Donald Trump’s legal team and one of 18 co-defendants (including Trump) in the election interference case in Georgia, has pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against the co-defendants. Continue reading “Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty In Georgia Election Interference Case”

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Janet Jackson To Headline World AIDS Day Concert + More News

Some news items you might find interesting: • Washington Blade: Pop icon and LGBTQ ally Janet Jackson will headline the annual World AIDS Day concert (December 1) sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Houston at NRG Arena. Continue reading “Janet Jackson To Headline World AIDS Day Concert + More News”

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Matt Walsh: Inflaming Anti-Transgender Violence Is ‘Worth The Risk’

Daily Wire host Matt Walsh (screen capture)

In a recent speech at the University of Kentucky, Daily Wire host Matt Walsh defended his anti-transgender rhetoric saying even if it leads to violence against trans people, “it’s a risk worth taking.” Continue reading “Matt Walsh: Inflaming Anti-Transgender Violence Is ‘Worth The Risk’”

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7 Months In Prison For Trying To Trick Voters Into ‘Voting By Text’

Douglass Mackey, 34, was sentenced to 7 months in prison today for his efforts in 2016 to trick people into thinking they could “vote” for Hillary Clinton by text message, attempting to suppress her supporters’ votes. Another case to file under “F*cked around, found out.” Continue reading “7 Months In Prison For Trying To Trick Voters Into ‘Voting By Text’”