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Budapest Pride + Banning Books In Kansas + More News

U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman at the annual Budapest Pride march in Budapest, Hungary (screen capture via U.S. Embassy to Hungary Twitter)
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Out gay U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman was among the more than 35,000 people who participated in the annual Budapest Pride march that took place amid fears right-wing protesters would disrupt it. Continue reading “Budapest Pride + Banning Books In Kansas + More News”

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Stripping Library Shelves Bare + More Charges For Donald? + More News

Two protesters offended by a Pride exhibit at a public library have checked out nearly all the books in the display and vowed to keep them until the library eliminates what they call “inappropriate content” for children.
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Some news items you might have missed: • San Diego Union-Tribune: Two protesters offended by a Pride exhibit at a public library have checked out nearly all the books in the display and vowed to keep them until the library eliminates what they call “inappropriate content” for children. Continue reading “Stripping Library Shelves Bare + More Charges For Donald? + More News”

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News: House GOP Protects George Santos From Expulsion + More

House Republicans blocked a resolution that would expel truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (NY-R) from Congress, instead voting to refer the matter to an ethics committee as several investigations into his conduct continue.
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • CBS News: House Republicans blocked a resolution that would expel truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (NY-R) from Congress, instead voting to refer the matter to an ethics committee as several investigations into his conduct continue. Continue reading “News: House GOP Protects George Santos From Expulsion + More”

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Michigan Prosecutor Threatens Library Over LGBTQ Books

A prosecutor in Lapeer County, Michigan, has threatened to file charges against employees or officials of the Lapeer District Library if the LGBTQ-themed illustrated novel Gender Queer: A Memoir isn't removed from the shelves.
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A prosecutor in Lapeer County, Michigan, has threatened to file charges against employees or officials of the Lapeer District Library if the LGBTQ-themed illustrated novel Gender Queer: A Memoir isn’t removed from the shelves. Continue reading “Michigan Prosecutor Threatens Library Over LGBTQ Books”

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‘The Old Gays’ And Their 9.2M TikTok Followers + More News

The Old Gays - image via Instagram
The Old Gays (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: “The Old Gays” never thought they’d survive HIV, but now they have over 9.2 million TikTok followers and they’re using that influence to fight ageism and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading “‘The Old Gays’ And Their 9.2M TikTok Followers + More News”

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Florida Hate Crime Leaves Gay Man Blind + More LGBTQ News

Florida family has been charged with hate crimes after assault leaves gay man blind
Yevhen Makarenko, Inna Makarenko, Oleh Makarenko (mugshots)
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A family in Florida (above) is is facing counts of first-degree attempted murder, burglary with battery, and kidnapping, all with hate crimes enhancements, following an alleged attack that left a gay man blind. Continue reading “Florida Hate Crime Leaves Gay Man Blind + More LGBTQ News”

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Michael Sam Scores New Coaching Gig + More LGBTQ News

Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted in the NFL
Michael Sam, the first out player drafted in the NFL (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Spun: Michael Sam, who became the first out gay man to be drafted in the NFL, has landed a new coaching job in the European Football League as a defensive coach for the Barcelona Dragons. Continue reading “Michael Sam Scores New Coaching Gig + More LGBTQ News”

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News Round-Up: December 30, 2021

gay dating app Grindr

Catching up on some of the day’s headlines: • Grindr: The gay dating app’s blog shared year-end stats including the countries with the most tops, bottoms, highest number of open relationships, U.S. city with the highest percentage of “looking right now” and more. Continue reading “News Round-Up: December 30, 2021”

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Librarians Asked To Search For ‘Objectionable’ Children’s Books

A central Texas public library is shutting down for 3 days as librarians have been tasked with sifting through books for children and young adults to see if they contain “objectionable content” including LGBTQ issues. Continue reading “Librarians Asked To Search For ‘Objectionable’ Children’s Books”