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Nevada GOP Gov. Approves Bill Providing Abortion Access

Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) has become one of the first Republican governors to secure abortion rights for out-of-state patients and protections for in-state providers.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) (image via official Twitter)
Here in my state of Nevada, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) has become one of the first Republican governors to secure abortion rights for out-of-state patients and protections for in-state providers. Continue reading “Nevada GOP Gov. Approves Bill Providing Abortion Access”

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News: Kari Lake Loses (Again), Another Florida Travel Warning + More

The Human Rights Campaign joined the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Florida Immigrant Coalition and Equality Florida in issuing travel warnings for Florida.
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Some news stories you might have missed: • AP News: The Human Rights Campaign joined the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Florida Immigrant Coalition and Equality Florida in issuing travel warnings for Florida due to newly-passed laws and policies. Continue reading “News: Kari Lake Loses (Again), Another Florida Travel Warning + More”

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News: House GOP Protects George Santos From Expulsion + More

House Republicans blocked a resolution that would expel truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (NY-R) from Congress, instead voting to refer the matter to an ethics committee as several investigations into his conduct continue.
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • CBS News: House Republicans blocked a resolution that would expel truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (NY-R) from Congress, instead voting to refer the matter to an ethics committee as several investigations into his conduct continue. Continue reading “News: House GOP Protects George Santos From Expulsion + More”

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News: Suspect Admits Arson Attempt To Stop Drag Show + More

An 18-year-old man in Jamaica is in critical condition after being ambushed in a fake dating app hookup where he was robbed, had his penis partially severed and set on fire. Some news stories you might have missed: • AP News: Aimenn Penny, 20, admitted to investigators he tried to burn down the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 in an attempt to stop a scheduled charity drag event. He also said he regretted his arson attempt didn’t work. Continue reading “News: Suspect Admits Arson Attempt To Stop Drag Show + More”

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Patti LuPone’s Birthday + Daniel Craig’s New Gay Role + More News

Patti LuPone (screen capture)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Greg In Hollywood: Celebrating the 74th birthday of 3-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone today. Not only is it Miss Patti’s b-day but her latest movie, Beau Is Afraid starring Joaquin Phoenix as her son, opens in theaters today. Continue reading “Patti LuPone’s Birthday + Daniel Craig’s New Gay Role + More News”

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News: Carl Nassib Celebrates 30 + ‘Puppy Master’ Sentenced To Prison + More

Carl Nassib and Søren Dahl (via Instagram)
Some news stories you might have missed: • OUT: Carl Nassib, the first (and only) out player in the NFL, turned 30 on Wednesday and celebrated with his boyfriend, 29-year-old Olympic swimmer Søren Dahl. Continue reading “News: Carl Nassib Celebrates 30 + ‘Puppy Master’ Sentenced To Prison + More”

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Texas Judge Bans Abortion Pills Nationwide

A still taken from a livestream of Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s nomination hearing to the federal bench in 2017. (photo: U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary)
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump-appointee in Texas just halted the F.D.A.’s 23-year-old approval of the abortion pill mifepristone in every state, making their distribution illegal in a week. And then less than an hour later, Judge Thomas O. Rice in Washington state issued a ruling from a different case blocking the F.D.A. from taking “any action to remove mifepristone from the market or otherwise cause the drug to become less available.” Continue reading “Texas Judge Bans Abortion Pills Nationwide”

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Drag Icon Heklina Found Dead In Hotel + More News

Famed San Francisco drag performer Heklina (aka Stefan Grygelko) has been found dead in her hotel in London where she was appearing in Mommie Queerest with fellow drag legend Peaches Christ.
Legendary drag queen Heklina (image via official Facebook)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Famed San Francisco drag performer Heklina (aka Stefan Grygelko) has been found dead in her hotel in London where she was appearing in Mommie Queerest with fellow drag legend Peaches Christ. RIP Heklina. Continue reading “Drag Icon Heklina Found Dead In Hotel + More News”

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London Robbers Target Gays Using Grindr + More News

Police officials in London have warned people who use Grindr of an alarming string of robberies associated with the hookup app. Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Police officials in London have warned people who use Grindr of an alarming string of robberies associated with the hookup app. It’s not the first time the app has been used for bad things. Continue reading “London Robbers Target Gays Using Grindr + More News”