News: Gio Benitez Named ‘GMA Weekends’ Co-Anchor + More

ABC News has announced out correspondent Gio Benitez will become a permanent co-anchor of GMA Weekends.
Gio Benitez (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: ABC News has announced out correspondent Gio Benitez will become a permanent co-anchor of GMA Weekends. For young gay people of color everywhere, Benitez’s elevation to co-anchor of a network morning show is inspiring for the representation. Continue reading “News: Gio Benitez Named ‘GMA Weekends’ Co-Anchor + More”

George Santos To Settle Brazil Check Fraud Charges

George Santos is expected to finalize a deal today with authorities in Brazil to avoid prosecution in a 2008 fraudulent check writing case.
George Santos and his Brazilian drag alias ‘Kitara’
Just a day after being charged with 13 counts of fraud and money laundering in a U.S. federal court, Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is expected to finalize a deal today with Brazilian authorities to avoid prosecution in a 2008 fraudulent check writing case. Continue reading “George Santos To Settle Brazil Check Fraud Charges”

FDA Eases Blood Donation Policy For Gay/Bisexual Men

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday eased restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday eased restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men. The updated guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood. Continue reading “FDA Eases Blood Donation Policy For Gay/Bisexual Men”

News: Out Gymnast’s Amazing Floor Routine, Project Runway Returns + More

Heath Thorpe (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out Australian gymnast Heath Thorpe and his teammates are headed to the World Championships after winning the Oceania Continental Championships. Thorpe won the floor event for the second year in a row and came in second in the high bar. Continue reading “News: Out Gymnast’s Amazing Floor Routine, Project Runway Returns + More”

Texas Lawmaker Expelled After Sex Scandal With 19-Year-Old Aide

Former Texas House Rep. Bryan Slaton (R)
Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton (R) resigned from office on Monday after an investigation found he’d gotten a 19-year-old legislative aide drunk and then had unprotected sex with her. Still, the Texas House voted unanimously today to expel him from office. Continue reading “Texas Lawmaker Expelled After Sex Scandal With 19-Year-Old Aide”

Criminal Charges Filed Against Truth-Challenged Rep. George Santos

Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY).
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY). Since his election in 2022, Santos has been under investigation in several jurisdictions as well as the House Ethics committee. Continue reading “Criminal Charges Filed Against Truth-Challenged Rep. George Santos”

Donald Trump Found Liable Of Sexual Abuse & Defamation By Jury

After less than three hours of deliberation, a jury in Manhattan has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages.
Donald Trump (screen capture)
After less than three hours of deliberation, a jury in Manhattan has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages. Continue reading “Donald Trump Found Liable Of Sexual Abuse & Defamation By Jury”