Update: Trump Indicted On 37 Counts In Classified Docs Case

Donald Trump faces 37 counts on seven charges, including false statements, conspiracy to obstruct and willful retention of national defense information. We’re learning more today about the federal indictment brought against Donald Trump by a federal grand jury in Florida regarding his alleged mishandling of more than 100 classified documents. The indictment, made public today, shows the Donald faces 37 counts on seven charges, including false statements, conspiracy to obstruct and willful retention of national defense information. Continue reading “Update: Trump Indicted On 37 Counts In Classified Docs Case”

Pentagon Warns Anti-LGBTQ Policies Could Impact Military Readiness + More News

Officials at the Pentagon warned on Wednesday that states’ policies affecting LGBTQ+ people are potentially damaging to the military and could impact military readiness. Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Officials at the Pentagon warned on Wednesday that the current spate of anti-LGBTQ policies could potentially be damaging to the military and could impact military readiness. Continue reading “Pentagon Warns Anti-LGBTQ Policies Could Impact Military Readiness + More News”

Donald Trump Indicted On Federal Charges For Mar-A-Lago Docs

Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account tonight that he has been indicted by a grand jury in Florida on 7 federal charges in connection to his post-presidency possession of classified documents.
Donald Trump (screen capture)
Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account tonight that he has been indicted by a grand jury in Florida on 7 federal charges in connection to his post-presidency possession of classified documents. Continue reading “Donald Trump Indicted On Federal Charges For Mar-A-Lago Docs”

Thousands To Attend White House Pride Event

President Joe Biden will host thousands and thousands of LGBTQ people at the White House South Lawn for a Pride Month celebration.
President Joe Biden will host the largest White House Pride Month celebration
President Joe Biden had planned to host what was expected to be the largest White House Pride Month celebration in history today. But due to the clouds of smoke from Canada affecting large portions of the northeast, the event has been rescheduled for Saturday. Continue reading “Thousands To Attend White House Pride Event”

Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama’s Racist Voting Map

The Supreme Court ruled today that Alabama's Republican-drawn congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
U.S. Supreme Court – Fall 2022 (public domain)
The Supreme Court ruled today that Alabama’s Republican-drawn congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. In a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, the high court ordered the creation of a second district with a large Black population. Continue reading “Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama’s Racist Voting Map”

RuPaul In The House + Mike Pence Goes For Trump + More News

Some news stories you might have missed: • NBC Out: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the first gay immigrant elected to Congress, sashayed to the House floor on Wednesday to honor drag icon RuPaul Charles, as the centuries-old art form has become a political lightning rod in recent months. Continue reading “RuPaul In The House + Mike Pence Goes For Trump + More News”