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Breezy Johnson Wins 1st Team USA Gold In Milan + More News

American skier Breezy Johnson became the first out LGBTQ athlete (and the first American athlete) to win a gold medal at the Milan Winter Olympics

Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the week:

• Outsports: American skier Breezy Johnson became the first out LGBTQ athlete (and the first American athlete) to win a gold medal at the Milan Winter Olympics.

• LGBTQ Nation: After three decades, the organizers of Disney Gay Days — the unofficial annual fan event where LGBTQ+ people visit the Disney World theme park in Orlando, Florida — cancelled this year’s event citing the current political climate and loss of sponsorships. Continue reading “Breezy Johnson Wins 1st Team USA Gold In Milan + More News”

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Report: Only 14% Of Arrested Migrants Had History Of Violent Crimes

Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem (screen cap)

Donald Trump campaigned on deporting “the worst of the worst,” but newly-obtained Homeland Security data shows less than 14% of migrants arrested by ICE over the past year had been charged or convicted of violent crimes. Continue reading “Report: Only 14% Of Arrested Migrants Had History Of Violent Crimes”

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Bad Bunny Breaks Super Bowl Records While Trump Rages It Was ‘Disgusting’

Bad Bunny - "Together We Are America"

Donald Trump took to social media to rage about Bad Bunny’s spectacular Super Bowl Halftime Show calling it “disgusting.”

But the truth is – Bunny’s joyous, high-energy performance resonated with millions and millions of people. Continue reading “Bad Bunny Breaks Super Bowl Records While Trump Rages It Was ‘Disgusting’”

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Trump Attacks U.S. Olympic Skier On Social Media

Donald Trump attacked Olympic freestyle skier Hunter Hess on social media

Donald Trump took to his social media account to attack U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess after the freestyle skier answered a press conference question about the current political tensions in the U.S. telling reporters, “Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.” Continue reading “Trump Attacks U.S. Olympic Skier On Social Media”

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Alexander Skarsgård ‘Pillion’ Captivates Audiences + More News

Harry Melling (left) and Alexander Skarsgard in 'Pillion.' COURTESY OF CANNES

Some news items you might have missed:

• Boy Culture: Excellent review of the new gay biker-themed drama Pillion (lead photo) starring Alexander Skarsgård as “a commanding Dom in an uncompromisingly queer film that fluctuates between the hard shell and the soft underbelly of a uniquely gay male way of life.” Now playing in select theaters. Continue reading “Alexander Skarsgård ‘Pillion’ Captivates Audiences + More News”

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Trump On Racist Video: “I Didn’t Make A Mistake”

Donald Trump on Air Force One (screen capture)

Donald Trump was asked Friday afternoon about the racist video clip posted to his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes in the jungle.

And again, the story changed. Continue reading “Trump On Racist Video: “I Didn’t Make A Mistake””

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Trans Skier To Compete At Winter Olympics + More News

2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan

Happy Friday! Some news items you might have missed:

• Them: 23-year-old Swedish skier Elis Lundholm set to make history as the first openly trans athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics. Although Lundholm is a trans man, he will compete in the women’s moguls and women’s dual mogul events in adherence to the current anti-trans restrictions of the IOC.

• The Advocate: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation today sending a slate of constitutional amendments to voters, including a measure that would finally erase the state’s ban on same-sex marriages and replace it with an affirmative right to marriage equality. Continue reading “Trans Skier To Compete At Winter Olympics + More News”

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JD Vance Booed During Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance (screen capture)

Vice President JD Vance was booed during the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics today.

Spectators cheered and cheered as each nation marched into the stadium. That is, until Vice President Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance appeared on the stadium’s Jumbotron. Continue reading “JD Vance Booed During Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony”