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Dems Move To Protect Pride Flag + DJ Bill Bennett Hits Top Of The Charts + More

A rainbow Pride flag among dark skies

Happy Monday! Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• U. S. Senate: After Trump’s  crusade against the LGBTQ+ community at the Stonewall National Monument, Sen. Chuck Schumer has moved to permanently protect Pride flags as a “congressionally authorized flag.”

• CNN: Donald Trump hits record lows in four prominent approval polls — 26 points below water AP-NORC;  22 points below water NBC; 20 points below the water Yahoo-YouGov; 19 points below water Quinnipiac. Continue reading “Dems Move To Protect Pride Flag + DJ Bill Bennett Hits Top Of The Charts + More”

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Bad Bunny Dancer On Gay Grinding Moment + New From Sasha Allen + More

Dan Santiago during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show (screen cap)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Them: Dan Santiago, one half of the duo who went viral gay grinding in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show (above), says in a new interview, “Queerness deserves to be seen.”

• OUT: Former “The Voice” finalist Sasha Allen is back with a new song, “What It Feels Like,” about catching feelings for a special person, catching up to this new reality, and catching his breath to express how much he loves — and adores — his girlfriend, Adore Delano. Continue reading “Bad Bunny Dancer On Gay Grinding Moment + New From Sasha Allen + More”

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David Hernandez + Mila Jam Celebrate ‘Beautiful 2.0’

David Hernandez and Mila Jam celebrate 10 years of 'Beautiful'

Singer/songwriter/actor David Hernandez is marking the 10th anniversary of his 2016 anthem “Beautiful” with a Valentine’s Day re-release, “BEAUTIFUL 2.0,” featuring trans artist Mila Jam.

Hernandez, a longtime TRR favorite, calls the new version an evolution reflecting a decade of personal growth, therapy, sobriety, and learning to set boundaries. Continue reading “David Hernandez + Mila Jam Celebrate ‘Beautiful 2.0’”

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Valentine’s Day + Out Speedskater Makes Olympic History + More News

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: These gay couples (and singles!) of all ages are celebrating this Valentine’s Day by sharing their V-Day pics.

• Outsports: U.S. speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy made history this week, becoming the first out gay male Olympic speedskater as he competed in the men’s 1,000 meters. While he didn’t make the podium, he did land in the top ten for his event. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day + Out Speedskater Makes Olympic History + More News”

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Trump Scores Most ‘Poor’ Ratings Of Well-Known Presidents In New Survey

Donald Trump (via White House Flickr)

A new YouGov survey asked Americans to rate 20 U.S. presidents on a scale from outstanding to poor. Half of Americans rate Donald Trump as “poor,” the most for any of the 20 presidents. Continue reading “Trump Scores Most ‘Poor’ Ratings Of Well-Known Presidents In New Survey”

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Olympic Village Condoms Gone In 3 Days + More News

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Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• New York Times: The complimentary condoms distributed inside the Olympic Village in Cortina were gone in a matter of days — three to be exact.

• New Music: TRR favorite Wrabel celebrates his new album up above with the dreamy, wistful first single “birds & the bees.” Continue reading “Olympic Village Condoms Gone In 3 Days + More News”

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Hundreds Gather To Re-Raise Pride Flag At Stonewall National Monument

Pride flags at the Stonewall National Monument

More than 1,000 people rallied in solidarity in the streets surrounding Christopher Park in Greenwich Village on Thursday, as community members re-raised the rainbow Pride flag Donald Trump ordered removed. Continue reading “Hundreds Gather To Re-Raise Pride Flag At Stonewall National Monument”