Multiple Men Were Drugged, Raped At Epstein Ranch + More News

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Some news stories you might have missed:

The Independent: Among alllllllll the other things we’ve learned about Jeffrey Epstein, a new report found multiple young men were drugged and raped at the late pedophile’s remote Zorro Ranch in New Mexico near Santa Fe. Authorities have recently reopened the investigation.

Politico: Former Rep. Barney Frank, the first member of Congress to come out as gay while in office, has entered hospice care at his home in Maine. As one of his last acts, the liberal icon is preparing to release a book calling out progressive Democrats for embracing “an agenda that goes beyond what’s politically acceptable.” Continue reading “Multiple Men Were Drugged, Raped At Epstein Ranch + More News”

Active-Duty Marine Firebombed Planned Parenthood + More News

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Some news items I thought worth your time or entertainment: • LGBTQ Nation: Chance Brannon, 24, was an active-duty Marine when he firebombed a Planned Parenthood clinic and plotted to attack Dodger Stadium on LGBTQ Pride Night. He’s been sentenced to 9 years in prison. Continue reading “Active-Duty Marine Firebombed Planned Parenthood + More News”

18 Years In Prison For Firebombing Church Planning To Host Drag Events

Aimenn Penny sentenced to 18 years in prison for firebombing a church

Aimeen Penny, a 20-year-old member of the pro-Nazi group White Lives Matter, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for firebombing a church that planned to host two drag events. Another case for the F*cked Around Found Out files… Continue reading “18 Years In Prison For Firebombing Church Planning To Host Drag Events”

Club Q Nightclub Will Relocate, Not Rebuild + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • ABC News/KRDO: The owners of Club Q, the Colorado Springs gay nightclub that was the site of a deadly mass shooting last year, have announced they will relocate the venue rather than rebuild the original building. Continue reading “Club Q Nightclub Will Relocate, Not Rebuild + More News”

Man Gets 4 Years In Prison For Arson Hate Crime At Seattle Gay Bar

Kalvinn Garcia, 26, was sentenced to 4 years in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for committing a hate crime in connection with an arson at Queer/Bar, a nightclub and event space in Seattle. Continue reading “Man Gets 4 Years In Prison For Arson Hate Crime At Seattle Gay Bar”

Countering Book Bans With Free Digital Book Access + More News

With book bans on the rise, the Digital Public Library of America has begun a program granting free access to books restricted in libraries.
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Guardian: With book bans rising, primarily due to far-right pressures,  the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has launched the Banned Book Program, granting free nationwide access to books restricted in schools or libraries. Continue reading “Countering Book Bans With Free Digital Book Access + More News”