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Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More

Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Ireland

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss transgender Air Force troops’ retirement lawsuit.

The plaintiffs – including Master Sgt. Logan Ireland (above) –  are suing after the government unlawfully stripped them of retirement pay and benefits after promising they could leave military service with early retirement.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including “Off Campus” star Belmont Cameli covering the latest from OUT Magazine.

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Librarian Fired Over LGBTQ Books + Jaden Ivey Cut For Homophobic Rant + More

Library shelf featuring LGBTQ books

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: A Tennessee library board voted to fire its director after she refused to remove more than 100 LGBTQ books from the system’s shelves, capping weeks of escalating tension over censorship, access, and reader privacy.

• Outsports: Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was cut from the team for “conduct detrimental to the team” following his anti-gay social media posts attacking Pride. #Good Continue reading “Librarian Fired Over LGBTQ Books + Jaden Ivey Cut For Homophobic Rant + More”

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David Archuleta Explores ‘Earthly Delights’ + Homeless Shelter For Trans People + More

David Archuleta

Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:

• Windy City Times: David Archuleta (above) says his new EP Earthly Delights is about “exploring and getting comfortable with my sexuality, sensuality, and falling in love—things I never allowed myself to do before. I used to keep things so G-rated—even into my 30s.”

• NBC News: New York City has opened the first publicly funded homeless shelter for transgender people. Ace’s Place will offer 150 beds and services, including counseling, financial literacy workshops and a work-study program in the culinary arts. Continue reading “David Archuleta Explores ‘Earthly Delights’ + Homeless Shelter For Trans People + More”

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Supreme Court Hears Case Regarding Parents Pulling Children From Lessons Including LGBTQ Books

Legal experts say the Supreme Court appears sympathetic to a group of religious parents who seek to remove their children from public school lessons that may include reading from LGBTQ-themed books. Continue reading “Supreme Court Hears Case Regarding Parents Pulling Children From Lessons Including LGBTQ Books”

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Hegseth Shared Attack Details In 2nd Signal Chat + More News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to a second encrypted group chat on Signal that included his wife and brother using his private phone, according to reports. Continue reading “Hegseth Shared Attack Details In 2nd Signal Chat + More News”

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Orville Peck On What ‘Cabaret’ Has Taught Him + More News

Orville Peck

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Out country music star Orville Peck shares what starring in Cabaret on Broadway  means to him, how he humanized a character turning to darkness, the parallels between today’s political climate and Nazi Germany, thoughts on MAGA gays, and how his return to theater is inspiring his new music. Continue reading “Orville Peck On What ‘Cabaret’ Has Taught Him + More News”

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Top 5 Banned LGBTQ Books + ‘Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends’ + More News

A shelf holding LGBTQ themed books in a library

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: Here are the top five most challenged LGBTQ+ books in 2024 according to the American Library Association. Seven of the top 10 books banned last year had LGBTQ+ characters. • Kenneth-in-the-212: For your Hump Day viewing – tennis instructor/former “Bachelor”/”Dancing with the Stars” hunk Joey Graziadei. More at the link. Continue reading “Top 5 Banned LGBTQ Books + ‘Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends’ + More News”