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Happy Birthday Judith Light, Boo To South Dakota + More News

Tony Award winner & LGBTQ ally Judith Light (photo: Alan Light)
Some news items you might have missed: • Birthdays: Celebrating the 74th birthday of the luminous Tony Award winner and longtime LGBTQ ally, Judith Light! A great, great talent who’s stood up for the LGBTQ community again, and again, and again. Raising a glass to the awesomeness that is Judith Light. Continue reading “Happy Birthday Judith Light, Boo To South Dakota + More News”

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Kim Petras Makes Grammy History + More News

Kim Petras and Sam Smith win at the 2023 Grammy Awards (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: Pop star Kim Petras made Grammy history last night winning in the category of Best Pop Duo/Group Performance alongside Sam Smith for their #1 hit “Unholy,” which Kim also co-wrote. Sam graciously turned the mic over to Kim as she became the first openly transgender solo artist to win in the category. Continue reading “Kim Petras Makes Grammy History + More News”

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NYC Gay Bar Patrons Possibly Drugged By Robbers + More News

(photo by Maurício Mascaro via Pexels)
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Three men who visited a New York City gay bar were robbed of thousands of dollars using facial recognition access on their phones, the New York Police Department confirmed on Thursday. Continue reading “NYC Gay Bar Patrons Possibly Drugged By Robbers + More News”

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80 Months In Prison For Jan. 6 Rioter Who Attacked Late Capitol Cop

Julian Kater, 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.
L-R Julian Khater, Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Julian 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”

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4 More Oath Keepers Found Guilty Of Seditious Conspiracy For Jan 6

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.
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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”

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Jan 6 Rioter ‘Baked Alaska’ Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail

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”

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Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazilian Congress

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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”

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Grand Central Christmas Memories + More News

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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”