LGBTQ news and entertainment
A Minnesota teenager has filed a charge of discrimination against a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, alleging a server followed her into the women’s restroom and demanded she “prove” she was a girl. Continue reading “Teen Says Restaurant Server Forced Her To Prove She Was Female”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed three anti-transgender bills on Friday telling the state’s Republican-controlled legislature to “focus on real issues that matter and impact people’s everyday lives.” • LGBTQ Nation: You must read this moving excerpt from The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star, by the singer’s mother, Connie, who shares how she reacted to her son’s coming out and her deep regret for taking him to conversion therapy. I’m a huge fan of the Grammy winning group. Continue reading “Memoir By Pentatonix Star’s Mom + Anti-Trans Bills In AZ + More News”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast recapping the latest LGBTQ news: Police say the murder of a trans man in upstate New York wasn’t a ‘hate crime.’ Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Trans Murder ‘Not A Hate Crime?’ + More LGBTQ News”
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new “guidance” in support Donald Trump’s anti-transgender executive orders declaring there are only two sexes: male and female. Continue reading “New Health & Human Services Anti-Transgender ‘Guidance’ – Trans People Do Not Exist”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT: The first episode of Season 3 of The White Lotus had a lot of people noticing the awkward banter and lingering looks between brothers Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola). Truly, TWL never shies away from a provocative storyline. Continue reading “‘The White Lotus’ Returns Provocative As Ever + More News”
New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning hospitals in her state that complying with Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to stop gender-affirming care to trans youth would violate state anti-discrimination laws. Continue reading “New York AG Warns Hospitals: Withholding Gender-Affirming Care Could Violate State Law”
The anti-transgender ‘bathroom ban’ that was ballyhooed by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) back in November was conspicuously NOT included in the new House rules proposed by Republicans this week. Continue reading “Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom Ban’ Not Included In GOP House Rules Package”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: An Ohio school district has paid a $450,000 settlement to a teacher who says she felt forced to resign after refusing to address two students by their transgender names and personal pronouns. Continue reading “Anti-Trans Teacher Wins $450K Settlement + More News”
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has signed into law legislation that will ban the state’s students from using school restrooms that don’t align with their sex assigned at birth. Continue reading “Ohio Governor Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Into Law”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Taking a look at the current state of digital dating including tips to protect privacy, security, and the fun of it all. Continue reading “The State Of Digital Dating + LGBTQ Publications + More News”