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News: 2023 Drama Desk Awards, Digital Pride Events + More

Christian Borle and J. Harrison Ghee in ‘Some Like It Hot’ (photo: Marc J. Franklin)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Broadway News: The hit musical Some Like It Hot scored 8 Drama Desk Awards this week including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for the show’s star J. Harrison Ghee, who identifies as non-binary. Continue reading “News: 2023 Drama Desk Awards, Digital Pride Events + More”

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Study: LGBTQ Support At Record High, But Some “Disturbing” Trends

As we begin Pride Month 2023, GLAAD has released its 2023 Accelerating Acceptance study which indicates that a record number of non-LGBTQ Americans support equal rights for the LGBTQ community, and the freedom to live without discrimination. Continue reading “Study: LGBTQ Support At Record High, But Some “Disturbing” Trends”

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“We Say Gay” Billboards In Florida + More News

Cedar Key Progress, a liberal political committee, has sponsored six “We Say Gay” billboards up around the state of Florida through Pride Month. Some news stories you might have missed: • Florida Politics: After a new poll by Civiqs found 50% of Florida voters oppose a new ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida universities, Cedar Key Progress, a liberal political committee, has sponsored six “We Say Gay” billboards up around the state through Pride Month. Continue reading ““We Say Gay” Billboards In Florida + More News”

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House Approves Moving Forward On Debt Ceiling Bill

The House of Representatives has approved the rule to allow debate to begin on legislation, agreed upon by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, that would raise the debt limit until January 2025 and cap federal discretionary spending.
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The House of Representatives has approved the rule to allow debate to begin on legislation, agreed upon by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, that would raise the debt limit until January 2025 and cap federal discretionary spending. Continue reading “House Approves Moving Forward On Debt Ceiling Bill”

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Nevada GOP Gov. Approves Bill Providing Abortion Access

Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) has become one of the first Republican governors to secure abortion rights for out-of-state patients and protections for in-state providers.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) (image via official Twitter)
Here in my state of Nevada, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) has become one of the first Republican governors to secure abortion rights for out-of-state patients and protections for in-state providers. Continue reading “Nevada GOP Gov. Approves Bill Providing Abortion Access”

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Las Vegas: RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Announces New International Queens

As RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! prepares to celebrate its 500th performance this July, the most sickening eleganza extravaganza in Las Vegas herstory announces several fierce new queens who will join the cast this summer.
The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! (photo: Denise Truscello)
As RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! prepares to celebrate its 500th performance this July, the most sickening eleganza extravaganza in Las Vegas herstory announces several fierce new queens who will join the cast this summer. Continue reading “Las Vegas: RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Announces New International Queens”

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News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the anniversary of the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building.
President Joe Biden (photo: public domain/White House)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Washington Blade: President Joe Biden on Monday condemned Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act that the country’s president has signed. Biden says he has directed the National Security Council to evaluate the implications of the law on all aspects of U.S. engagement with Uganda. Continue reading “News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More”

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Vanessa Williams: The U.S. Has ‘Issues’ Regarding Drag Acceptance

Vanessa Williams on Daily Blast Live (screen capture)
Grammy and Emmy-nominated Vanessa Williams, who’s returning as a judge for Season Two of Paramount+ “Queen of the Universe,” zoomed into “Daily Blast Live” to speak about how the U.S. compares to other countries in regard to acceptance of the art of drag. Continue reading “Vanessa Williams: The U.S. Has ‘Issues’ Regarding Drag Acceptance”