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Poll: 62% Support California’s Prop 50 + More News

New poll shows 62% of likely voters approve of Prop 50 in California

Some news stories for your Sunday:

• JoeMyGod: Donald Trump raged on his failing Truth Social platform about the upcoming statewide vote on Prop 50 which will approve a new congressional map giving Democrats possibly 5 more seats in Congress. A recent CBS News poll showed 62% of likely voters support the measure.

• Gay Times:  Heartstopper star Kit Connor has been cast in A Long Winter, a new drama from All of Us Strangers director Andrew Haigh. Continue reading “Poll: 62% Support California’s Prop 50 + More News”

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Trump: Putin Has Agreed To Meet With Zelenskyy + More News

Donald Trump, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and leaders of the European Union

Some news items you might have missed:

• NPR: Donald Trump says that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin have agreed to meet face-to-face following today’s summit between Trump, Zelenskyy and a delegation of Europe’s top leaders (lead photo).

• The Advocate: George M. Johnson, the author of one of the most-banned books in America – All Boys Aren’t Blue, refuses to be silenced. Continue reading “Trump: Putin Has Agreed To Meet With Zelenskyy + More News”

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Podcast: Golden Globe Nominations, Anti-Trans Defense Dept Bill + More News

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: the House of Representatives approved the annual Defense Department spending bill with a ban on gender-affirming care for trans children of military service members. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Golden Globe Nominations, Anti-Trans Defense Dept Bill + More News”

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LGBTQ+ Golden Globe Nominations + More News

Karla Sofía Gascón

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT Magazine: Karla Sofía Gascón (above) has made history as the first out trans woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe as lead actress in a film for her performance in Emilia Pérez. Daniel Craig also scored a nod for his daring turn in Queer. More LGBTQ nominations at the link. Continue reading “LGBTQ+ Golden Globe Nominations + More News”

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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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‘Jacob Elordi’s Bathwater’ Candle + More News

Jacob Elordi (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: If you’ve seen the current psychological thriller Saltburn (starring Jacob Elordi), you know about a certain scene in a bathtub. Elordi dropped by The Tonight Show this week and was invited to smell a scented candle inspired by that infamous scene. He’s a good sport… Continue reading “‘Jacob Elordi’s Bathwater’ Candle + More News”