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Momentum Of Book Bans In U.S. Is Growing

A new report from PEN America shows the momentum behind the banning of books across the nation is growing.
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A new report from PEN America – a nonprofit focused on defending the right to freedom of expression in literature, journalism, and education – shows the momentum of book bans across the nation is growing. PEN America found a total of 1,648 individual books have been banned since June. Continue reading “Momentum Of Book Bans In U.S. Is Growing”

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Herschel Walker Tells Reporters “I’m Not That Smart”

Herschel Walker tells reporters "I'm not that smart"
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Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has come up with a novel campaign approach. Speaking with reporters before his upcoming debate with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Walker candidly shared, “I’m not that smart.” Continue reading “Herschel Walker Tells Reporters “I’m Not That Smart””

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New Help For LGBTQ Military Veterans + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • NBC Bay Area: A new law in California will help LGBTQ military service members who were discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies because of their sexual or gender identities to reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits. Continue reading “New Help For LGBTQ Military Veterans + More News”

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Overturned Truck Spills Sex Toys Across Highway + More News

Truck spill in Oklahoma covered highway with sex toys & lube
Truck spill in Oklahoma covered highway with sex toys & personal lubricant
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: A semi-truck hauling sex toys and personal lubricant overturned on an Oklahoma highway. The reporter in the local news chopper was at a loss for words when asked what was covering the road. Continue reading “Overturned Truck Spills Sex Toys Across Highway + More News”

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West Virginia Enacts Near-Total Ban On Abortions

West Virginia lawmakers have passed a near-total ban on abortions
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Gov. Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia has signed into law a near-total ban on abortions. West Virginia is now the second state to enact a law prohibiting the procedure since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. Continue reading “West Virginia Enacts Near-Total Ban On Abortions”

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Angelica Ross Makes Broadway Debut In CHICAGO

Angelica Ross makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart In CHICAGO becoming the first transgender lead in a Broadway production.
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Angelica Ross – best known for her turn on the groundbreaking POSE as Candy Ferocity and roles on American Horror Story – broke through another glass ceiling this week making her Broadway debut in Chicago the Musical as the indomitable Roxie Hart. Continue reading “Angelica Ross Makes Broadway Debut In CHICAGO”

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Family Feud And Gay Bars + More News Items

Family Feud host Steve Harvey
Family Feud host Steve Harvey (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: In a recent episode, Celebrity Family Feud host Steve Harvey asked “Name something that’s better at a gay bar than other bars?” (p.s. we LOVE Family Feud in my house…) Continue reading “Family Feud And Gay Bars + More News Items”