House Democrats Rescue Republicans With Temp Funding Bill

UPDATE: McCarthy’s ‘hail Mary’ bill to keep the government open for 45 days has passed (335-91) thanks to the Democrats. More Dems voted for the measure than Republicans. Ninety-one Republicans and one Democrat voted against the bill. The measure, which still must pass the Senate, would keep funding the federal government through mid-November and provide billions of dollars for disaster recovery efforts. But it did not include money for Ukraine, a major sticking point for Democrats in the House and Senate. Continue reading “House Democrats Rescue Republicans With Temp Funding Bill”

Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News

Kennedy McDowell (image via Colorado State University)

Some news items you might have missed: • Outsports: Out defensive end Kennedy McDowell says he’s received nothing but support from his fellow Colorado State University football players since the publication of a national profile piece two weeks ago that included McDowell. Continue reading “Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News”

New Music: Bouncy, Buoyant ‘Six Feet Under’ From Kisos

Out recording artist Kisos

Out recording artist Kisos drops his latest single, “Six Feet Under,” from his new EP Autophagia, which means to eat yourself alive, and psychologically, represents the self-harm we inflict on ourselves. Continue reading “New Music: Bouncy, Buoyant ‘Six Feet Under’ From Kisos”

Boebert Catches Flack For Anti-Trans House Speech + More News

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Anti-LGBTQ Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) drew sharp criticism for misgendering Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness Shawn Skelly, the highest-ranking transgender official at the Pentagon while pitching a bill to cut Skelly’s salary to $1. Continue reading “Boebert Catches Flack For Anti-Trans House Speech + More News”

Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens (above) has called out homophobes who have told him not to talk about his sexuality. Last year, he made history as the first out-gay wrestler to win an AEW championship. Continue reading “Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News”

McCarthy Won’t Give Senate Funding Bill A House Vote

The U.S. Senate advanced legislation on Tuesday evening that would continue to fund the government through November 17 and avoid a government shutdown this weekend. The legislation was passed by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 77-19. But Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) informed GOP House members this morning that he doesn’t intend to bring the Senate’s continuing resolution to the floor for a vote. Continue reading “McCarthy Won’t Give Senate Funding Bill A House Vote”