LGBTQ Rights Protester At World Cup + More News

More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ at a faster pace than ever before according to new report from Gallup Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act became all but certain with the U.S. Senate’s procedural 61-35 vote on Monday night to skip any additional debate in the chamber over the landmark legislation. A final vote is expected later this week. Continue reading “LGBTQ Rights Protester At World Cup + More News”

Second Club Q Hero: I Wanted To Save The Family I Found

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas James
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas James (image via US Navy)
The second hero who helped stop the shooter at the deadly Club Q shooting last weekend, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas James, has issued his first statement about the incident from his hospital where he is still recovering. Continue reading “Second Club Q Hero: I Wanted To Save The Family I Found”

Club Q Owner Says Shooting Was Result Of Anti-LGBTQ ‘Groomer’ Rhetoric

Club Q in Colorado Springs (screen capture)
The co-owner of Club Q, the Colorado Springs gay nightclub where a shooter turned a birthday celebration into a massacre, says he thinks the shooting is a reflection of anti-LGBTQ sentiment that has evolved from prejudice to incitement. Continue reading “Club Q Owner Says Shooting Was Result Of Anti-LGBTQ ‘Groomer’ Rhetoric”

Lauren Boebert: I’m A Victim Of The Club Q Shooting

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) says SHE is a victim of the Club Q shooting because folks called her out for offering "thoughts and prayers" to the victims after she's spent years stoking anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) streamed onto OAN to complain that people called her out for her hypocrisy in tweeting “thoughts and prayers” for the victims of the horrific Club Q shooting after spending years helping to foment angry  rhetoric against the LGBTQ community. Gurl, get off the cross – we need the wood. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert: I’m A Victim Of The Club Q Shooting”

Colorado Springs Shooter Arraigned + More News

Anderson Lee Aldrich (mugshot via Colorado Springs Police Dept)
Some news items I think are worth your time: • CNN: Authorities have released the mugshot (above) for Anderson Lee Aldrich, the accused gunman in the deadly Club Q massacre that left five dead and 17+ more injured. Hit the link for the latest developments. Continue reading “Colorado Springs Shooter Arraigned + More News”

Father Of Club Q Shooter Relieved To Hear His Son Isn’t Gay

Aaron Brink (screen capture)
Aaron Brink, father of the Club Q shooter, believed his son – Anderson Lee Aldrich – was dead for six years. And then, six months ago he received a call from Aldrich. Continue reading “Father Of Club Q Shooter Relieved To Hear His Son Isn’t Gay”

Podcast: Deadly Club Q Shooting, Pro Basketball Player Comes Out + More

In this week's episode of The Randy Report podcast, I cover what we know so far about the deadly Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs which resulted in 5 dead and 17+ injured. Plus - Grammy nominations, marriage equality at the U.S. Senate, and more. In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, I cover what we know so far about the deadly Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs which resulted in 5 dead and 17+ injured. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Deadly Club Q Shooting, Pro Basketball Player Comes Out + More”