Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
L-R Julian Khater, Capitol Police Officer Brian SicknickJulian Khater, 33, who attacked Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with chemical spray during the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building, was sentenced to 80 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. Continue reading “80 Months In Prison For Jan. 6 Rioter Who Attacked Late Capitol Cop”
(screen capture via YouTube)Four members of the far-right group Oath Keepers have been found guilty of the rare charge of seditious conspiracy for their part in the violent January 6, 2021, invasion of the U.S. Capitol building.
As the saying goes, “F*ck around, find out.” Continue reading “4 More Oath Keepers Found Guilty Of Seditious Conspiracy For Jan 6”
January 6 rioter known as ‘Baked Alaska’A federal judge has sentenced Tim Gionet (aka ‘Baked Alaska’) to 60 days in prison for his actions at the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building.
The judge in the case called Gionet’s conduct “shocking” even compared to the rest of the pro-Trump mob. Continue reading “Jan 6 Rioter ‘Baked Alaska’ Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail”
(screen capture)A week after Brazil’s new president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, officially assumed office, supporters of his far-right predecessor , Jair Bolsonaro, have stormed Congress, the Supreme Court, and surrounded the presidential palace. Continue reading “Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazilian Congress”
(image via JoeMyGod)Some news items you might have missed:
• JoeMyGod: Joe Jervis, one of my favorite bloggers, penned his New York City memory, “Dance of the Sugar Plum Lesbians,” years ago and fortunately, it’s become an annual tradition. Well worth the reading. Continue reading “Grand Central Christmas Memories + More News”
The final report from the House committee investigating the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building declares the central cause of the attack was “one man.” Continue reading “Jan 6 Final Report: Central Cause Was One Man – Donald Trump”
Anderson Lee Aldrich (mugshot via Colorado Springs Police Dept)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Court transcripts obtained by the Associated Press show the judge who dismissed a 2021 kidnapping case against 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich (who killed 5 in the Club Q shooting) raised concerns that Aldrich “could be” violent in the future. Continue reading “Judge Warned Of Potential Danger From Club Q Shooter In 2021 + More News”
(screen capture via C-SPAN)The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol voted unanimously today to send to Justice Department prosecutors criminal referrals recommending Donald Trump be charged with four federal crimes. Continue reading “Jan 6 Committee Refers Trump For Criminal Prosecution On 4 Counts”
The Old Gays (image via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: “The Old Gays” never thought they’d survive HIV, but now they have over 9.2 million TikTok followers and they’re using that influence to fight ageism and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading “‘The Old Gays’ And Their 9.2M TikTok Followers + More News”
Leslie JordanSome news items you might have missed:
• Out: Leslie Jordan and more LGBTQ stars (including Andy Cohen and Murray Bartlett) honored with nominations for the Critics Choice Awards. Don’t miss the gala when it is broadcast live on The CW on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 7pm ET. Continue reading “LGBTQ Nominations For Critics Choice Awards + More News”