LGBTQ news and entertainment
A federal judge today granted a request to temporarily block enforcement of a new state law that prohibits transgender people from using public restrooms consistent with their gender identity.
H.B. 752, which could punish trans people with up to five years in prison for using a gender-aligned restroom, was set to go into effect on July 1. Continue reading “Judge (Partially) Blocks Idaho Anti-Trans Bathroom Law”
Gainesville city officials and residents celebrated the opening of the newly-renovated City Hall Plaza that will provide more functional community space and accommodate more than 2,000 people.
The renovation incorporates rainbow bricks salvaged from the downtown crosswalks that were removed last year after state official ordered communities to remove rainbow crosswalks. Continue reading “Gainesville Repurposes Removed Rainbow Crosswalk Bricks For New City Hall Plaza”
Boise City Hall has responded to a strict ban on flying Pride flags at local government buildings by installing poles adorned with rainbow colors and a large welcoming banner.
This is fantastic. Continue reading “Boise City Hall Responds To Pride Flag Ban With Rainbow Poles + Banner”
Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) signed into law two bills into law on Tuesday that negatively impact the LGBTQ community. Continue reading “Idaho Governor Signs 2 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Into Law”
By a vote of 26-8, the Idaho Senate approved a bill this week that would fine local and state governments $2,000 per day for flying Pride flags. Continue reading “Idaho Senate Approves Pride Flag Ban With $2,000/Day Fine”
On Friday afternoon, the Idaho Senate approved a Republican-supported bill that would make it a crime for transgender individuals to use restrooms that correspond with their gender identity.
This is among the harshest anti-trans laws in the United States. Continue reading “Idaho Passes Extreme Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill”
Happy Monday! Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• U. S. Senate: After Trump’s crusade against the LGBTQ+ community at the Stonewall National Monument, Sen. Chuck Schumer has moved to permanently protect Pride flags as a “congressionally authorized flag.”
• CNN: Donald Trump hits record lows in four prominent approval polls — 26 points below water AP-NORC; 22 points below water NBC; 20 points below the water Yahoo-YouGov; 19 points below water Quinnipiac. Continue reading “Dems Move To Protect Pride Flag + DJ Bill Bennett Hits Top Of The Charts + More”
Some news items for you as we get over Hump Day:
• Idaho State Journal: An Idaho House committee on Monday advanced House Bill 557 that would block local policies that ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Since 2011, 13 Idaho cities and towns passed nondiscrimination ordinances.
• Variety: Pedro Pascal has come to the rescue agreeing to star in the Todd Haynes 1930s gay romance, De Noche, with Danny Ramirez. The film has been in limbo since Joaquin Phoenix abruptly exited the movie just five days before filming was set to begin in Guadalajara, Mexico, in August 2024. Continue reading “Pedro Pascal Rescues Gay Romance Film + Idaho On LGBTQ Protections + More News”
The Idaho Attorney General has issued an opinion declaring an “Everyone is Welcome Here” sign that sparked a nationwide conversation in March can no longer be displayed in public schools. Continue reading “Idaho: Attorney General Bans ‘Everyone Is Welcome Here’ Signs”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gay Times: As Brokeback Mountain celebrates its 20th anniversary, the film’s star, Jake Gyllenhaal, has shared a “profound” moment he had with a fan during the film’s initial release.
• OUT: Chicago could become first airport in the U.S. to have a gay bar as the city’s most popular queer bar, Sidetracks, has filed a proposal to open a venue at O’Hare. Continue reading “Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Memory + More News”