Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Some news stories you might have missed:
• Florida Politics: After a new poll by Civiqs found 50% of Florida voters oppose a new ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida universities, Cedar Key Progress, a liberal political committee, has sponsored six “We Say Gay” billboards up around the state through Pride Month. Continue reading ““We Say Gay” Billboards In Florida + More News”
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• AP News: The Human Rights Campaign joined the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Florida Immigrant Coalition and Equality Florida in issuing travel warnings for Florida due to newly-passed laws and policies. Continue reading “News: Kari Lake Loses (Again), Another Florida Travel Warning + More”
L-R Ethan Hawke, Pedro Pascal in “Strange Way of Life”Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Strange Way of Life, the sizzling gay western by acclaimed out director Pedro Almodóvar starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke, has premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading “News: Pedro Almodóvar Gay Western Premieres At Cannes Film Fest + More”
(image via DepositPhotos)City commissioners of the gay Florida enclave of Wilton Manors have voted against finding a way to sidestep the new statewide law that defines “live adult entertainment” to include drag entertainment. Continue reading “Wilton Manor Officials Vote Against Allowing Drag At Pride”
Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton (photo: Depositphotos/ChinaImages)Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will wear a rainbow-adorned helmet this weekend at the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in support of the LGBTQ community. Continue reading “Formula 1 Champ Will Wear Rainbow Helmet in Miami Grand Prix”
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• Washington Post: An Iowa mayor rejected a request from constituents to officially recognize June as Pride Month. And then LGBTQ residents changed his mind. Continue reading “News: Iowa Mayor Steps Up For LGBTQs, Ethics-Challenged Clarence Thomas + More”
(image via Depositphotos)Lawmakers in Florida have passed legislation that will empower the state to take transgender minors away from their parents if they are receiving gender-affirming care. Continue reading “Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing State To Take Trans Kids From Parents”
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• Variety: Netflix has given a 10 episode order for “The Corps,” about Cameron, a bullied, gay high school student who joins the Marine Corps with his straight best friend, Ray — a dangerous move when being gay in the military meant jail time or worse. Continue reading “News: Netflix Orders Gay Marine Series + Hateful Montana Karens + More”
Drag legend Randy Roberts (screen capture)Drag legend Randy Roberts shades Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with this hilarious parody of Cole Porter’s “It’s De-Lovely!” Continue reading “Drag Legend Randy Roberts Shades FL Gov. Ron DeSantis”
(image via Depositphotos)Some news stories you might have missed:
• Washington Blade: Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade said in a recent interview he moved his family out of Florida because of the state’s increasing hostility to LGBTQ people. Continue reading “News: Dwyane Wade Left Florida Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws + More”