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Podcast: ‘Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe’ + More

In this episode of The Randy Report - France bans conversion therapy, Florida Republicans push "Don't Say Gay" bill, bad news for Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Rippon has good news, and the award-winning Western short film STEAM! premieres on Revry. In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: The Hungarian edition of ELLE Magazine features two gay dads on the cover celebrating rainbow families in an increasingly anti-LGBTQ country, plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe’ + More”

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Gay Dads Cover ELLE Hungary Magazine + More News

(image via ELLE Hungary)
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: In spite of the worsening LGBTQ-rights situation in Hungary, ELLE Hungary is defiantly featuring two gay dads on the cover of its latest issue to “contribute to the acceptance of rainbow families.” Continue reading “Gay Dads Cover ELLE Hungary Magazine + More News”

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‘Barbie’ Box Office Bonanza + Tony Bennett + More News

Tony Bennett
Master of the American Songbook – Tony Bennett (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • GR8erDays: I join the rest of the world in mourning the loss of music legend Tony Bennett. I haven’t posted about his passing yet because I wanted to write a worthy remembrance of him. I encourage you to read Matt Rettenmund’s excellent look-back on the amazing life of the master of the American songbook. Continue reading “‘Barbie’ Box Office Bonanza + Tony Bennett + More News”

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Budapest Pride + Banning Books In Kansas + More News

U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman at the annual Budapest Pride march in Budapest, Hungary (screen capture via U.S. Embassy to Hungary Twitter)
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Out gay U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman was among the more than 35,000 people who participated in the annual Budapest Pride march that took place amid fears right-wing protesters would disrupt it. Continue reading “Budapest Pride + Banning Books In Kansas + More News”

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Hungary Fines Bookseller $36K For Selling LGBTQ Young Adult Novel

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The Hungarian government has fined one of the countries largest booksellers over $35,000 for making the acclaimed coming-of-age LGBTQ graphic novel Heartstopper available without “closed packaging.” Continue reading “Hungary Fines Bookseller $36K For Selling LGBTQ Young Adult Novel”

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News: Record Number Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More

A man has been charged with threatening to destroy a Pride flag displayed at a shopping mall in Massachusetts. Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A man has been charged with threatening to destroy a Pride flag displayed at a shopping mall in Massachusetts. He said he would shoot down and burn the flag if it were not removed within three days. Continue reading “News: Record Number Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More”

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News Round-Up: April 5, 2022

In a first for a U.S. president, President Biden met with lawmakers with the congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus
President Joe Biden met with the congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus
Some news stories you might have missed: • Washington Blade: In a first for a U.S. president, President Biden met with lawmakers with the congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus, which includes each of the openly gay and lesbian members in the U.S. House and serves as the face of the LGBTQ movement in Congress. Continue reading “News Round-Up: April 5, 2022”