Kit Connor On Coming Out + Megan Rapinoe Retires + More LGBTQ News

Kit Connor (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Heartstopper star Kit Connor has opened up about coming out as bisexual last fall under pressure from fans. “I would say that I would have preferred to do it another way.” Continue reading “Kit Connor On Coming Out + Megan Rapinoe Retires + More LGBTQ News”

Appeals Court Allows Tennessee Ban On Gender-Affirming Care To Go Into Effect

BY a vote of 2-1, a panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled Tennessee's law prohibiting gender-affirming care (such as hormone therapy) for transgender minors can go into effect immediately. By a vote of 2-1, a panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care (such as hormone therapy) for transgender minors can go into effect immediately. Continue reading “Appeals Court Allows Tennessee Ban On Gender-Affirming Care To Go Into Effect”

Threads Signs Up Nearly 100 Million Users In Two Days

The new "Twitter killer" app Threads (from Meta) has signed up nearly 100 million users in two days. Ok, so I knew folks were done with Elon Musk’s antics with Twitter ever since he bought the social media platform some months ago. But I think everyone’s mind is blown that the new “Twitter killer” app Threads (from Meta) has signed up nearly 100 million users in two days. Continue reading “Threads Signs Up Nearly 100 Million Users In Two Days”

New Music: Tom Goss Wants You To ‘Remember What It Feels Like’

Out singer/songwriter Tom Goss (all photos: Dusti Cunningham)
Out singer/songwriter Tom Goss drops his 9th studio album today – Remember What It Feels Like, a clear-eyed look at where he has come from and where he finds himself today. Currently living in Los Angeles, the 42-year-old artist – who has lived and loved and lost – embraces his memories both sweet and bitter, as essential parts of his story and identity. Continue reading “New Music: Tom Goss Wants You To ‘Remember What It Feels Like’”

NC Gov Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Bills But GOP Holds Super-Majority

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has vetoed three anti-LGBTQ bills, but with veto-proof majorities in both chambers, political watchers in the state expect his vetoes to be overridden.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (photo: official Facebook)
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has vetoed three anti-LGBTQ bills, but with veto-proof majorities in both chambers, political watchers in the state expect his vetoes to be overridden. Continue reading “NC Gov Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Bills But GOP Holds Super-Majority”

Getting Spicy In Las Vegas: “Spice Wannabe – The Spice Girls Tribute”

The cast of "Spice Wannabe - The Spice Girls Tribute"
“Spice Wannabe – The Spice Girls Tribute” (photo: Jimmy Smith – The Activity)
I took a trip back to the 90s last night at the opening night of “Spice Wannabe – The Spice Girls Tribute” at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino here in Las Vegas. Continue reading “Getting Spicy In Las Vegas: “Spice Wannabe – The Spice Girls Tribute””