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Florida Fines TV Station $10K Over Vax Proof Policy

TV station WESH-Channel 2 in Orlando has been fined $10,000 by the Florida Department of Health for denying entry to a GOP candidate and a staffer from a political debate in September due to the station’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida (image via official Facebook)
TV station WESH-Channel 2 in Orlando has been fined $10,000 by the Florida Department of Health for denying entry to a GOP candidate and a staffer from a political debate in September due to the station’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Continue reading “Florida Fines TV Station $10K Over Vax Proof Policy”

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‘Real Friends Of WeHo’ Respond To Backlash + More News

The cast of ‘The Real Friends of WeHo’ (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Cast members of MTV’s new reality show The Real Friends of WeHo have responded to furious RuPaul’s Drag Race fans who are blaming them season 15 episodes being too short. btw – turns out they all aren’t really friends… huh. Continue reading “‘Real Friends Of WeHo’ Respond To Backlash + More News”

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FL School District Bans Book On Real-Life Gay Penguins

A Florida school district has banned an award-winning children's book about a real-life same-sex penguin couple from classrooms and school libraries citing Gov. Ron DeSantis's Don't Say Gay law.
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A Florida school district has banned an award-winning children’s book about a real-life same-sex penguin couple from classrooms and school libraries citing Gov. Ron DeSantis’s homophobic Don’t Say Gay law. Continue reading “FL School District Bans Book On Real-Life Gay Penguins”

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Collier School Board Member Calls For Crackdown On LGBTQ & Disabled Students

Newly-elected Collier County school board member Jerry Rutherford would like to bring back corporal punishment for students and curtail rights for LGBTQ students.
Jerry Rutherford (screen cap via campaign video)
A newly-elected Collier school board member in Florida told the press the day after this Tuesday’s elections that he’d like to bring back corporal punishment, curtail rights for LGBTQ students, and more. Continue reading “Collier School Board Member Calls For Crackdown On LGBTQ & Disabled Students”

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Anti-Abortion Herschel Walker Paid For Girlfriend’s Abortion + More News

Herschel Walker (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Daily Beast: GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker says he’s anti-abortion – except when it comes to his own affairs. He reportedly got his girlfriend pregnant in 2009, urged her to get an abortion, reimbursed her for it (she has the receipt), then sent her a ‘get well’ card. Walker denies the allegations. Continue reading “Anti-Abortion Herschel Walker Paid For Girlfriend’s Abortion + More News”

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Biden Quickly Approves Disaster Aid For Florida

President Biden quickly approves disaster aid for Florida
President Biden meets with members of FEMA (photo: public domain/White House)
Overnight, President Biden quickly approved disaster aid for the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to help recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Continue reading “Biden Quickly Approves Disaster Aid For Florida”

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Tips For Gay Flirting + Shangela On DWTS + More News Items

Alexander Cheves shares his Gay Flirting Guide: 26 Ways to Master a Lost Art. Tip number one - Being brave enough to introduce yourself is never a failure.
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Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Alexander Cheves shares his Gay Flirting Guide: 26 Ways to Master a Lost Art. Tip number one – Being brave enough to introduce yourself is never a failure. Continue reading “Tips For Gay Flirting + Shangela On DWTS + More News Items”