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Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down + New Music From Chappell Roan + More

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Some news items you might have missed:

• The Advocate: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded several queer-inclusive shows via PBS and NPR, is shutting down following the Trump administration’s defunding of public media. #sadness

• New Music: Out recording artist Chappell Roan is the picture of sapphic yearning in her new music video, “The Subway.” Find it on all streaming platforms here. Continue reading “Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down + New Music From Chappell Roan + More”

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Amber Ruffin On WHCD + Elton John On His Own Mortality + More News

Amber Ruffin

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: Days after being dropped as the featured entertainer at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, out comedian Amber Ruffin made a surprise appearance on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers Monday night to respond to the controversy. Continue reading “Amber Ruffin On WHCD + Elton John On His Own Mortality + More News”

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Murders In Miami + Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A Hungarian immigrant is charged with the murders of two elderly gay men in Miami. He could be the first person to receive a mandatory death penalty sentence under a new Florida law. • New Music: Out Grammy Award winning pop star Chappell Roan drops her twangy, country-inspired single “The Giver.” Continue reading “Murders In Miami + Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” + More News”

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State Lawmakers Push Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Resolutions + More News

Same-sex marriage

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a resolution calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 ruling that established marriage equality nationwide. It’s worth mentioning the resolution has no force of law. • CBS News: Meanwhile over in Michigan, state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) has joined the trend introducing a similar resolution. With a Democratic majority in the state Senate, it won’t pass. Continue reading “State Lawmakers Push Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Resolutions + More News”

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Cynthia Erivo In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + TX Gov On Pronouns + More News

Cynthia Erivo (image via Depositphotos/Image Press Agency)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Variety: Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (WICKED) will play the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical this summer. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + TX Gov On Pronouns + More News”

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Marco Rubio Bans Pride Flags At Embassies + More News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Some news items you might have missed: • Newsweek: Newly-confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio has enacted a “one flag policy,” banning U.S. embassies and overseas missions from flying pride or Black Lives Matter flags. Continue reading “Marco Rubio Bans Pride Flags At Embassies + More News”

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Congress Passes Spending Bill + Grindr Date Gone Wrong + More News

Congress passing short-term spending bill

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Lawmakers in Congress voted to pass a stopgap spending bill to avoid a federal shutdown through Dec. 20. The Senate vote was 78 to 18. The House vote was 341-82. All the “no” votes were Republicans. Continue reading “Congress Passes Spending Bill + Grindr Date Gone Wrong + More News”