LGBTQ news and entertainment
Donald Trump threatened this morning to wipe out a “whole civilization” as he ramped up pressure on Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz or face destructive attacks on critical infrastructure within hours. Continue reading “Trump: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’”
Some news stories for you as we head into the week:
• Man About Town: Heated Rivalry star François Arnaud chats with Myha’la, star of HBO’s Industry, about his 20-year journey from theater kid to in-demand actor. Continue reading “François Arnaud Covers ‘Man About Town’ + More News”
The Trump administration is terminating numerous civil rights settlements that ensure trans students’ rights to equal opportunity to an education.
The action is forcing schools to choose between federal orders and conflicting state laws.
The terminations are just the latest steps taken to enforce Trump’s executive order requiring the government only recognize a person’s sex assigned at birth. Continue reading “Trump Admin Terminating Civil Rights Settlements Supporting Trans Students”
Donald Trump told reporters this afternoon that he’s “not at all” concerned about war crime implications if he follows through with his threat to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran including bridges and power plants. Continue reading “Trump: ‘Not At All’ Concerned About War Crime Implications”
Donald Trump issued this Easter Day message on his social media earlier today.
Continue reading “Trump’s Easter Day Message: “Open The F*ckin’ Strait, You Crazy Bastards!””
Republican lawmakers in South Carolina are jumping on the “overturn same-sex marriage” bandwagon with their own resolution calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its 2015 Obergefell ruling that legalized marriage equality nationwide. Continue reading “South Carolina Republicans Jump On ‘Overturn Same-Sex Marriage’ Bandwagon”
Checking in on some favorite Instahunks this week beginning with Patrick McDonald, who done sprung spring. Continue reading “Spring Has Sprung + Living The Single Life + More InstaHunks”
An Air Force weapons officer whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. Special Operations forces in a risky Saturday night mission that took commandos deep into enemy territory. Continue reading “U.S. Airman Rescued Following Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• LGBTQ Nation: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) made good on his pledge to protect queer rights in the state, vetoing five anti-LGBTQ+ bills this week passed by the state’s Republican-led legislature. He told a crowd at a private ceremony later that day he would have liked to have written “Hell No!” on the bills.
• Broadway Bop: The oh-so-talented Nicholas Christopher (“Anatoly”) throws down the vocal showstopper “Anthem” from the Broadway revival of CHESS. Continue reading “Wisconsin Governor Vetoes 5 Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More News”
Following the news yesterday that two U.S. warplanes — an F-15 and an F-35 — were shot down by Iranian forces, and two other aircraft were hit by Iranian fire during rescue operations, Donald Trump dispatched yet another threat to Iran.
In his Truth Social post, Trump demands Iran “make a deal or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT” promising “all Hell will reign down” otherwise. Continue reading “Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours Before “All Hell Will Reign Down””