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Even George Santos Is Over Ron DeSantis’ Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (screen capture)
LGBTQ Republicans are not having the wild anti-queer campaign ad from the Ron DeSantis camp that debuted last Friday attacking Donald Trump’s “support” for the LGBTQ community. Continue reading “Even George Santos Is Over Ron DeSantis’ Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric”

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Montana Man Gets 18 Years In Prison For Shooting Into Lesbian’s House

John Russell Howald (mug shot)
A Montana man was sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for shooting into a residence with the intent of ridding a town of LGBTQI+ residents. Continue reading “Montana Man Gets 18 Years In Prison For Shooting Into Lesbian’s House”

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News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the anniversary of the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building.
President Joe Biden (photo: public domain/White House)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Washington Blade: President Joe Biden on Monday condemned Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act that the country’s president has signed. Biden says he has directed the National Security Council to evaluate the implications of the law on all aspects of U.S. engagement with Uganda. Continue reading “News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More”

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Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Includes Life In Prison, Death Penalty

Uganda has adopted one of the world's most restrictive anti-LGBTQ measures that includes the death penalty in some cases.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (screen capture)
The president of the conservative East African nation of Uganda has signed one of the world’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ laws that not only intensifies a crackdown on queer folks, but includes the death penalty in some cases. Continue reading “Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Includes Life In Prison, Death Penalty”

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Podcast: Target Becomes The Target, ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 + More LGBTQ News

In this episode of The Randy Report - France bans conversion therapy, Florida Republicans push "Don't Say Gay" bill, bad news for Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Rippon has good news, and the award-winning Western short film STEAM! premieres on Revry. In this week’s podcast: • Target became the target of anti-LGBTQ ire for its annual Pride Month merchandise • The CDC reports new HIV infections are declining • Montana bans ANYONE in drag reading to children • Netflix gave us a first look at the upcoming Season 2 of its acclaimed queer-centric romantic series “Heartstopper” ahead of its premiere this August All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

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Target Removing Pride Merchandise After Bigots Complained

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Target has announced it is “making adjustments” to their Pride Month plans by removing some of its Pride merchandise from stores as well as shifting the remaining items to the back of stores. This comes after a small number of anti-LGBTQ customers have begun confronting store staff and managers, sometimes resulting in violence. Continue reading “Target Removing Pride Merchandise After Bigots Complained”