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Drag Icon Heklina Found Dead In Hotel + More News

Famed San Francisco drag performer Heklina (aka Stefan Grygelko) has been found dead in her hotel in London where she was appearing in Mommie Queerest with fellow drag legend Peaches Christ.
Legendary drag queen Heklina (image via official Facebook)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Famed San Francisco drag performer Heklina (aka Stefan Grygelko) has been found dead in her hotel in London where she was appearing in Mommie Queerest with fellow drag legend Peaches Christ. RIP Heklina. Continue reading “Drag Icon Heklina Found Dead In Hotel + More News”

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News: Lukas Gage + Brian Michael Smith + Twitter Blue + More

Lukas Gage (The White Lotus) confirmed everyone's suspicions about his relationship with hairstylist Chris Appleton. "I’m very happy. Very much in love."
Lukas Gage (photo: Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • Buzzfeed: During an appearance on Today, Lukas Gage (The White Lotus) confirmed everyone’s suspicions about his relationship with hairstylist Chris Appleton. “I’m very happy. Very much in love.” Continue reading “News: Lukas Gage + Brian Michael Smith + Twitter Blue + More”

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Principal Fired After Michaelangelo’s ‘David’ Included In 6th Grade Art Class

A principal in Florida resigned under pressure from the school board after a 6th grade art teacher included a photo of Michelangelo’s David.
Michaelangelo’s David (photo: Randy Slovacek)
The principal at Tallahassee Classical School – a public charter school in Florida – announced her resignation under pressure from the school board after a 6th grade art teacher included a photo of Michelangelo’s David. A parent complained calling the lesson “pornographic.” Continue reading “Principal Fired After Michaelangelo’s ‘David’ Included In 6th Grade Art Class”

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“Don’t Say Gay” Lawmaker Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud

Joseph Harding, the former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the homophobic  “Don’t Say Gay” law in 2022 pleaded guilty Tuesday to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud.
Joseph Harding (screen capture via YouTube)
Joseph Harding, the former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the homophobic  “Don’t Say Gay” law in 2022 pleaded guilty Tuesday to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud. Harding resigned from the Florida House last December, just 24 hours after prosecutors announced his indictment. Continue reading ““Don’t Say Gay” Lawmaker Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud”

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DeSantis To Expand Don’t Say Gay Law To Include K-12 Grade

Gov. Ron DeSantis and his ilk are now moving to expand the law to ban classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida (image via official Facebook)
Not content with Florida’s initial “Don’t Say Gay” law, Gov. Ron DeSantis and his ilk are now moving to expand the law to ban classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades. Continue reading “DeSantis To Expand Don’t Say Gay Law To Include K-12 Grade”

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News: Could Elton John Get His EGOT Soon? + More

Elton John
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: An event for Television Academy members Monday night was not just about celebrating the success of Disney+’s live-streamed Elton John/Dodger Stadium special from last November, but about reminding potential voters that the star lacks just one vowel in his EGOT crown. Continue reading “News: Could Elton John Get His EGOT Soon? + More”

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Annual Diversity Art Exhibit Cancelled By Florida College For Being Diverse

An annual outdoor diversity art exhibit will not be displayed at the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota campus after school leaders rejected some pieces that celebrate diversity.
From 2022 Embracing Our Differences exhibit (art by Lydia S – 9th grade student)
An annual outdoor diversity art exhibit will not be displayed at the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota campus after school leaders asked that artwork with words like “diversity” be removed. God forbid we celebrate diversity… Continue reading “Annual Diversity Art Exhibit Cancelled By Florida College For Being Diverse”