First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed LGBTQ families to the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday to celebrate Pride Month. Continue reading “First Lady Speaks At White House Pride Celebration”
First Lady Speaks At White House Pride Celebration
First Lady Jill Biden To Host White House Pride Celebration
The White House has announced First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will host a Pride Month celebration on the South Lawn on June 26, 2024. Continue reading “First Lady Jill Biden To Host White House Pride Celebration”
First Lady At HRC Event: Donald Trump Is A ‘Bully’ + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Delivering a keynote address at the Human Rights Campaign’s Equality in Action event, First Lady Jill Biden warned that Donald Trump is “a bully” who is “dangerous to the LGBTQ community.” Continue reading “First Lady At HRC Event: Donald Trump Is A ‘Bully’ + More News”
‘Foundation’ Star Lee Pace Turns 45 + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Lee Pace (above), the handsome 6’5″ star of Apple TV+’s Foundation, is celebrating his 45th birthday, living his best life in self-pics posted to his Instagram. Continue reading “‘Foundation’ Star Lee Pace Turns 45 + More News”
New Music From Interstate Island + 1st Lady At PFLAG Convention + More News
Some news items for your Friday afternoon: • New Music: If you are a fan of classic pop/rock (Styx, REO Speedwagon) paired with sweeping orchestral arrangements (think Electric Light Orchestra), I really think you’ll like “All Of Our Lives,” from the new album by Interstate Island, Brave New World. The new collection features soaring electric guitar solos and string arrangements thanks to a 21-piece orchestra. #ThumbsUp Continue reading “New Music From Interstate Island + 1st Lady At PFLAG Convention + More News”
Jill Biden Made Surprise Visit To Ukraine, Meets With First Lady
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska (via Twitter)
President & First Lady Call In Live To Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden called in live to the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Continue reading “President & First Lady Call In Live To Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade”
News Round-Up: November 8, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Next year’s FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, but gay soccer player Josh Cavallo (above) is speaking out, saying he would not feel safe playing in a country where homosexuality is banned with punishments ranging from flogging and long prison terms to execution. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 8, 2021”
News Round-Up: September 7, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Police in Madrid are investigating a homophobic assault on a man who says eight people attacked him in the doorway of his home, cut his lip with a razor, and carved the word “faggot” into his buttock. Continue reading “News Round-Up: September 7, 2021”
#BeBest? Melania Trump Breaks Tradition, Snubs Jill Biden
Melania Trump (image via Flickr/White House – public domain)
From Bess Truman and Mamie Eisenhower’s meeting, to the visit Laura Bush hosted where Jenna and Barbara Bush showed Sasha and Malia Obama how to slide down the banister in the Residence, to the visit where Michelle Obama invited Melania Trump even after Donald Trump had questioned her husband’s citizenship, this tradition has long been one of the first lady’s many unwritten obligations. And Melania Trump has discarded it.
It’s perhaps unsurprising that Melania Trump has flouted a social norm of her position. Every one-term president — and his wife — have felt the sting of defeat, but unlike her husband, none of them have refused to accept the election results.
In related news, a new CNN/ORC poll shows Melania departs the White House with a much lower approval rating than other recent First Ladies. Melania’s tenure garners a thumbs-up from only 47% of those polled. Compare that with the 69% approval of Michelle Obama upon her departure and 67% by Laura Bush. Hillary Clinton had a 56% approval rating after her 8 years in the White House. Of course, Melania was only there for 4 years. Perhaps she just needed time to improve…
Michelle Obama graciously hosted Melania Trump at the White House immediately after 2016 election to ensure a smooth transition. Melania Trump has done absolutely nothing for Dr. Jill Biden. Some people are givers, others takers: pic.twitter.com/lBYWe32wkR
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 18, 2021
Melania trump has broken tradition by NOT inviting the incoming First Lady to the White House. That’s not very “Be Best,” is it?
— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) January 18, 2021
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden already knows her way around the White House, her husband, who will be our President, was also VP for 8 years. She doesn’t need an invitation from racist birther trash Melania for a tour nor did she ever want one. Pack your shit.
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) January 18, 2021
NEW: Melania Trump, who abdicated almost all duties as First Lady and supported her husband’s racist politics, leaves the White House with a favorability rating **25-points below** both Michelle Obama and Laura Bush.
— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) January 18, 2021