Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Washington Blade: A new report citing two dozen or more studies and surveys of LGBTQ people’s interaction with police and law agencies for the past 25 years shows “pervasive mistreatment of LGBTQ people by law enforcement.”
• LGBTQ Nation: Swiss tennis star Mika Brunold, 21, currently climbing the ranks of the men’s singles circuit, came out on Instagram with a heartfelt message becoming just the second active pro men’s tennis player to come out as gay.
• The Advocate: Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has rolled back policies protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual violence.
• OUT: Episode 3 “Heated Rivalry” is out now and it’s terrific. This installment focuses on pro hockey player Scott Hunter (François Arnaud) and barista Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.). On HBO Max. Click image for short scene.
• Queerty: Sarah Paulson finally got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and it was gayer than a Pride parade. Her partner Holland Taylor gave a moving speech in Paulson’s honor: “I love you, darling.”
• Gay Times: Chad Spodick, a former contestant on Logo’s groundbreaking dating series Finding Prince Charming, has sadly passed away at 42. A cause of death has not been revealed.
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