Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (via official Facebook)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won’t return for a second term in office after voters turned on Lightfoot over concerns about crime and the city’s slow recovery from the pandemic. Lightfoot is the city’s first Black woman and first out gay person to serve as mayor. Continue reading “Chicago Says No 2nd Term For Mayor Lori Lightfoot + News”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, the FDA is expected to ease restrictions on bi and gay blood donations. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Gay Blood Donations, Anti-Drag Bills, Simon Dunn + More”
The Food and Drug Administration has announced new guidance that will allow monogamous gay and bisexual men to donate blood without having to abstain from sex. Continue reading “FDA To Ease Blood Donation Restrictions On Gay Men”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, Congress is thisclose to codifying same-sex marriage rights into law after the US Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Same-Sex Marriage, Kit Connor, BROS + More News”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• Reuters: Health Canada has approved a plan to eliminate the 3-month donor deferral period for gay and bisexual men. Instead, the national blood donor organization will screen based on individuals’ sexual behaviors. Continue reading “News Round-Up: April 28, 2022”
Colton Underwood (image via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• PEOPLE: Former Bachelor star Colton Underwood (who came out as gay last April) and political consultant Jordan C. Brown have announced they are engaged. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 28, 2022”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: MJ Rodriguez makes Golden Globes history, researchers find a new HIV strategy, and Elvira Mistress of the Dark on her gay fanbase. Continue reading “Podcast: 2022 Golden Globes, New HIV Strategy, And Elvira Mistress Of The Dark”
The current restrictions on gay and bisexual men wanting to roll up their sleeves and donate blood are back in the headlines this week amid reports of one of the worst blood crises in recent history. Continue reading “FDA Urged To Drop Restrictions On Gay Blood Donations”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Pink News: DC Comics writer Tom Taylor revealed he’s been making donations to LGBTQ charities in the names of hateful homophobes who send him abusive messages over his bisexual Superman storyline. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 13, 2022”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• The Advocate: France has lifted its homophobic ban on queer men giving blood. The regulation has been in place since the early days of the HIV epidemic. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 12, 2022”