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Rocker Caleb Shomo Comes Out As Gay In Emotional Statement + More News

Caleb Shomo of the rock band Beartooth

Some news items you might have missed this Memorial Day.

• Queerty: Caleb Shomo (above), the founding member/singer of rock band Beartooth, came out as gay in an emotional message on Instagram on Saturday.

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Sally Field Jokes ‘Steel Magnolias’ May Have Made Her Son Gay + More

Sally Field and son Sam Greisman (screen capture)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Huffington Post: Sally Field jokes that her son, Sam Greisman (above), is gay because he spent so much time on the set of Steel Magnolias.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the Travel issue of GLOSS Magazine and more. Continue reading “Sally Field Jokes ‘Steel Magnolias’ May Have Made Her Son Gay + More”

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Star To Make Late-Night Debut + More News

Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams makes his late night debut this week on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• OUT: Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams (“Shane Hollander”) will make his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week on Wednesday, January 7.

• LGBTQ Nation: Months after denouncing trans students using city public school bathrooms, outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams allocated $2 million in emergency funds to trans organizations suffering in the wake of sweeping federal aid cuts. Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Star To Make Late-Night Debut + More News”

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US Navy Is Third Branch Of Military Without Confirmed Leader

The U.S. Navy is now the third branch of the U.S. military that doesn't have a confirmed leader thanks to Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) blocking all high ranking nominations over his opposition to abortion rights.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
The U.S. Navy has become the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)  continues to block hundreds of military nominations. Continue reading “US Navy Is Third Branch Of Military Without Confirmed Leader”

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Former All Blacks Rugby Player Comes Out + More News

Former rugby player Campbell Johnstone (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Campbell Johnstone, a former member of the New Zealand All Blacks, has come out as gay. The All Blacks are New Zealand’s national rugby team for international competition, and one of the most dominant teams in the history of rugby. Continue reading “Former All Blacks Rugby Player Comes Out + More News”

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West Virginia Enacts Near-Total Ban On Abortions

West Virginia lawmakers have passed a near-total ban on abortions
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Gov. Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia has signed into law a near-total ban on abortions. West Virginia is now the second state to enact a law prohibiting the procedure since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. Continue reading “West Virginia Enacts Near-Total Ban On Abortions”

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Boston LGBTQ Senior Housing Project Defaced + More News

(screen cap via CBS Boston)
Some news items you might have missed: • Boston.com: LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit that works to create affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors, said in a Facebook post Sunday that signs at The Pryde — their current housing project in Hyde Park — had anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech spray-painted on them. Continue reading “Boston LGBTQ Senior Housing Project Defaced + More News”

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Buttigieg Schools Fox News Host On The Rights Of Americans To Protest

During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was asked about a tweet that his husband, Chasten, posted regarding Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The tweet drew the ire of conservatives. Continue reading “Buttigieg Schools Fox News Host On The Rights Of Americans To Protest”

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Sen. Susan Collins: Gorsuch & Kavanaugh Told Me Otherwise Regarding Roe

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said in a statement today the report that the Supreme Court is prepping to overturn Roe v. Wade concerns her because such a decision would be "completely inconsistent" with her interviews with Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh prior to their confirmation.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said in a statement today the report that the Supreme Court is prepping to overturn Roe v. Wade concerns her because such a decision would be “completely inconsistent” with her interviews with Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh prior to their confirmation. Continue reading “Sen. Susan Collins: Gorsuch & Kavanaugh Told Me Otherwise Regarding Roe”

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Supreme Court Poised To Strike Down Roe v. Wade

The bombshell news reported by Politico last night was the leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling  written by Justice Samuel Alito which shows the high court preparing to strike down Roe v. Wade.
The U.S. Supreme Court
The bombshell news of the day is the leaked draft of a Supreme Court majority opinion  written by Justice Samuel Alito which indicates the high court is preparing to strike down Roe v. Wade, thereby abolishing a woman’s right to choose whether or not to have an abortion. Continue reading “Supreme Court Poised To Strike Down Roe v. Wade”