News Round-Up: June 1, 2022

Gus Kenworthy, Hayley Kiyoko, Vincint, Kesha, Patricia Arquette, and tons of Drag Race queens are featured in the new music video "Taste So Good" promoting the new cannabis-infused drink, Cann.
Gus Kenworthy (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Gus Kenworthy, Hayley Kiyoko, Vincint, Kesha, Patricia Arquette, and tons of Drag Race queens are featured in the new music video “Taste So Good” promoting the new cannabis-infused drink, Cann. Continue reading “News Round-Up: June 1, 2022”

President Biden Issues Presidential Proclamation For Pride Month

President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month.
President Joe Biden
As he did in his first year in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden has issued a presidential proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month. Continue reading “President Biden Issues Presidential Proclamation For Pride Month”

TX Gov Blames Shootings On Mental Health But Cut $211M From HHS

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott put the blame for mass shootings directly on mental health issues in his state, but didn't mention cutting $211 million from the agency that oversees mental health in Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott put the blame for mass shootings directly on mental health issues – not guns – after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde. What he didn’t mention, though, was just a month before he had cut $211 million from the state department that oversees such services in the Lone Star state. Continue reading “TX Gov Blames Shootings On Mental Health But Cut $211M From HHS”