LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a Colorado law that bans so-called ‘conversion therapy,’ the harmful practice that falsely claims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Challenge To ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban”
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: Mega-hit movie musical WICKED (10 Academy Award nominations and $727 million at the worldwide box office) will begin streaming March 21 on Peacock. The movie’s singalong version will also be available to stream on the same day along with a collection of bonus content. • Gay Times: Authorities say they don’t see evidence of a hate crime in the murder of trans man Sam Nordquist noting, “Sam and his assailants were known to each other, identified as LGBTQ+, and at least one of the defendants lived with Sam in the time period leading up to the instant offense.” Continue reading “‘WICKED’ Gets Streaming Date + Authorities See No Hate Crime In Trans Murder + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: A record number of ballots (252,000) have been cast in Georgia’s first day of early voting, according to Gabe Sterling of the Georgia secretary of state’s office. The previous first day record was 136,000 in 2020. Continue reading “Record 1st Day Voting In Georgia + Billy Porter Says ‘LEAP’ + More News”
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) has banned the harmful practice of so-called “conversion therapy” on minors in his state via executive order. Conversion therapy (aka reparative therapy) attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. The practice has been widely discredited by nearly all major medical groups including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Psychiatric Association. Continue reading “Kentucky Governor Bans ‘Conversion Therapy’ For Minors”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Poland is violating the rights of same-sex couples by refusing to offer legal recognition. But with support from the country’s new Prime Minister, same-sex couples may finally be granted legal recognition in Poland. Continue reading “Same-Sex Couples’ Rights In Poland + More News”
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal filed by “Christian therapist” Brian Tingley against Washington state’s ban on so-called “conversion therapy,” allowing the law aimed at protecting LGBTQ minors to remain in effect. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To WA State Ban On Conversion Therapy”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Target CEO Brian Cornell says that his company removed much of its Pride Month merchandise this past June because he had store team members saying, “It’s not safe to come to work” due to threats of violence from homophobes. Continue reading “Target Pulled Pride Merch Due To Threats + More News”
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Last night’s Critics’ Choice Awards honored queer actors like Janelle Monáe and Niecy Nash with major awards, and recognized LGBTQ+ film and television shows such as Tár, Hacks, The Whale, and Everything Everywhere All At Once. Continue reading “LGBTQ Actors & Stories Honored At Critics Choice Awards + More News”
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