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Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban On Gender-Affirming Care + More News

Voters in Kansas overwhelmingly rejected an attempt to strip women of their right to an abortion in the conservative state

Some news items you might have missed:

• Law Dork: A full federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. Passed in 2021, its enforcement had been enjoined since a preliminary injunction in the case had been issued four years ago.

• TMZ: Danielle Spencer – famous for playing wise-cracking Dee Thomas on the hit ’70s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” – has died at the age of 60 following complications from cancer. Spencer became a veterinarian after leaving Hollywood in the 1990s. Continue reading “Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban On Gender-Affirming Care + More News”

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Arkansas Bill Would Legalize Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination

Legislation allowing for discrimination against LGBTQ people in Arkansas has been approved by a state House committee and is now headed to the full Arkansas House of Representatives.

A bill allowing for discrimination against LGBTQ people in Arkansas in regard to housing, employment, education, and other areas of public accommodation has been approved by a state House committee and is now headed to the full House of Representatives. Continue reading “Arkansas Bill Would Legalize Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination”

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Cynthia Erivo On ‘Defying Gravity’ + Jonathan Bailey + More News

Cynthia Erivo

Some news items you might have missed: • them: Out actor Jonathan Bailey thinks everyone over 40 should be forced to watch Netflix’s acclaimed coming-out, coming-of-age series Heartstopper. I couldn’t agree more. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo On ‘Defying Gravity’ + Jonathan Bailey + More News”

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George Santos Loses Appeal To Shield Bail Backers + More News

Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has lost his appeal in an attempt to keep secret the names of the people who guaranteed his $500K bond in his criminal fraud case
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
Some news items you might have missed: • Raw Story: Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has lost his appeal in an attempt to keep secret the names of his bail backers who guaranteed his $500K bond in his criminal fraud case. Santos previously said he would go to jail to protect the names. Continue reading “George Santos Loses Appeal To Shield Bail Backers + More News”

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New Mexico Approves LGBTQ Protections + Stormy Daniels + More

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Some news items you might have missed: • The Hill:  New Mexico lawmakers have passed legislation to update the state’s anti-discrimination law by adding explicit protections for LGBTQ people. Continue reading “New Mexico Approves LGBTQ Protections + Stormy Daniels + More”

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Former George Santos Roommate: ‘He Told Me He Was A Model’ + More News

George Santos and his alleged drag alias ‘Kitara’
Some news items you might have missed: • Curbed: A former roommate on living with George Santos: “He was home all day on his computer, just browsing the web, probably chatting with people.” “He told me he was a model and that he worked at New York Fashion Week and that he met all the Victoria’s Secret models and would be in Vogue magazine.” Continue reading “Former George Santos Roommate: ‘He Told Me He Was A Model’ + More News”

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News Round-Up: May 9, 2022

Out actor Matt Doyle scored a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the revival of COMPANY
Matt Doyle (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out actor Matt Doyle scored a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical today for his gender-flipped performance as Jamie, whose pre-wedding jitters serve as inspiration for “Getting Married Today.” #IdLikeToProposeAToast Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 9, 2022”