Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
(image via Depositphotos)Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has declared a state of emergency to help facilitate a more urgent response to the monkeypox outbreak as the state has nearly 800 reported cases of the virus. Continue reading “CA & IL Governors Declare Monkeypox State Of Emergency”
The first confirmed case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in the U.S. has been identified in California. Continue reading “First U.S. Case Of Omicron Variant Discovered In California”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom not only overcame a recall possibility, but put the state Republicans who attempted to recall him firmly back on their heels. Continue reading “Epic Fail For Republicans In California”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Metro: A 17-year-old boy was subjected to a horrifying ‘torture’ attack (beaten, strangled, burned) because he was gay. The aggressor in the assault (above) was the victim’s ex-lover Taylor Knight, 20, motivated by his own ‘repressed sexuality.’ Continue reading “News Round-Up: September 13, 2021”
Momentum may have shifted in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s direction in the upcoming recall election on September 14 as a new poll shows a large majority of likely voters oppose ousting Newsom. Continue reading “Poll: Momentum Shifts In CA Recall Election”
Brody is ready for his birthday weekend (above), plus some news items you might have missed:
• Kansas City Star: From the op-ed board – “The decision to remove a display of Kansas City’s gay and lesbian history from the Missouri State Capitol is outrageous, potentially illegal, and yet another embarrassment for a state with a history of intolerance.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: September 3, 2021”
A so-called ‘straight pride’ hate rally held in Modesto, California, on Saturday ended with bear spray and brawling as the far-right group the Proud Boys clashed with pro-LGBTQ protesters. Continue reading “‘Straight Pride’ Hate Rally Erupts With Bear Spray & Brawling”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Instinct Magazine: In the latest issue of Batman: Urban Legends, the caped crusader’s sidekick Robin (the Tim Drake version) was officially revealed to be bisexual. Lots of fans are thrilled, some not so much. Continue reading “News Round-Up: August 11, 2021”
A bar owner in California’s Central Valley has been arrested for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
From NBC News:
Charges against Todd Anderson, 59, include identity theft, forging government documents, and falsifying medical records, according to a statement from San Joaquin District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar.
An investigation was opened after California’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control received a complaint about fake cards being sold at the Old Corner Saloon in Clements, about 40 miles southeast of Sacramento.
Anderson was also found with a loaded unregistered firearm, a felony, during his arrest.
Charges included falsifying medical records and several counts of identity theft.
Just get the shot, folks…
Caitlyn Jenner (image via Instagram)Caitlyn Jenner’s announcement that she will be running in the California gubernatorial race has received a ‘hard pass’ from LGBTQ activists and advocates in the Golden State.
The election, likely in the fall, is the result of an effort to recall current Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Even though Jenner would be the first woman elected to the state’s highest office as well as the first transgender person to become governor of the state, LGBTQ folks are not flocking to her.
Considering several controversial statements in the past, including her previous support of Donald Trump, Equality California, the state’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization, made clear its opposition to her candidacy.
“Make no mistake: we can’t wait to elect a trans governor of California. But Caitlyn Jenner spent years telling the LGBTQ+ community to trust Donald Trump. We saw how that turned out. Now she wants us to trust her? Hard pass,” tweeted the organization.
TMZ reports that Jenner’s sons did not want her to run and “embarrassed” by her candidacy. Plus, the Kardashian clan has already announced they won’t campaign with Jenner.
Conservatives, like Charlie Kirk, are predictably not lining up behind Jenner either.
After Trump banned transgender troops from serving in the military, attacked transgender students and even tried to allow homeless shelters to turn away trans women, @Caitlyn_Jenner STILL hired his former inner circle to run her campaign.
— Equality California (@eqca) April 23, 2021
We can’t let that happen. Governor @GavinNewsom is a pro-equality champion who has spent his career fighting for #LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice.
He’s been there for us, time and time again. Now it’s our turn to be there for him. @StopRepRecall
— Equality California (@eqca) April 23, 2021
Recall certified ✔️ game on @GavinNewsom I am fighting for you, California. Formal announcement to come soon – get on the list of our supporters! https://t.co/gCObnM7S0C https://t.co/SWw6Xua5Da
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) April 27, 2021
Charlie Kirk Cites ‘Biological Standards’ in Opposing Caitlyn Jenner’s Run for Governor https://t.co/PwE8FEozA5
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) April 27, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner's Sons Embarrassed By Run For Governor https://t.co/cQkycctmpH
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 27, 2021