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Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor During Meeting With Japan’s Prime Minister

Donald Trump invoked the attack on Pearl Harbor during an Oval Office meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

During a White House press event with Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, Donald Trump invoked Japan’s December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.

The look on Takaichi’s face… Continue reading “Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor During Meeting With Japan’s Prime Minister”

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Tim Curry Memoir ‘Vagabond’ + Fighting For Marriage In Ukraine + More

Tim Curry in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: Actor Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue) has a new autobiography out titled Vagabond. The memoir, currently ranked as #1 in celebrity biographies on Amazon, offers a detailed look back at his life and 50+ year career in show business. Continue reading “Tim Curry Memoir ‘Vagabond’ + Fighting For Marriage In Ukraine + More”

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Another Victory For Same-Sex Marriage In Japan + Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” + More

Same-sex wedding

Some news items you might have missed:

• AP News: A Japanese high court on Friday ruled that Japan’s refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, marking the ninth victory out of 10 rulings since the first group of plaintiffs filed lawsuits in 2019.

• Kenneth-in-ther-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including the St. Patrick’s Day issue of GLOSS Magazine. Continue reading “Another Victory For Same-Sex Marriage In Japan + Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” + More”

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Israel Pushes Into Gaza Strip + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said in a televised news conference on Saturday evening that Israeli forces had entered the Gaza Strip on Friday. He called the campaign “our second war of independence” and warned Israelis to expect a “long and difficult” campaign. Continue reading “Israel Pushes Into Gaza Strip + More News”

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Mustache Renaissance + Marriage Equality In Japan + More News

Let’s hear it for the mustache! (image via Instagram)
Some news stories you might have missed: • New York Times: Check out this playful exploration into our attraction of the mustache. “Why does every man who catches your eye have a mustache?” Continue reading “Mustache Renaissance + Marriage Equality In Japan + More News”

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News: Teacher Fired For Discussing Gay Bears In Class + More

Flag of the Bear community (image via Wikimedia/Fibonocci)
Some news stories you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A teacher in South Carolina was fired for discussing an article on gay bear subculture to students in her class. Continue reading “News: Teacher Fired For Discussing Gay Bears In Class + More”

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Former Porn Actor Wins Lawsuit Against University That Fired Him + More

Ruggero Freddi aka Carlo Masi
Ruggero Freddi aka Carlo Masi (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Ruggero Freddi, a former gay adult actor who worked under the name Carlo Masi during his time in the porn industry, has won his lawsuit against Sapienza University in Rome, Italy after alleging he was fired unfairly for his history as a sex worker. Continue reading “Former Porn Actor Wins Lawsuit Against University That Fired Him + More”

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Japan: Huge Majority Supports Same-Sex Marriage + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Reuters: Nearly two-thirds of Japanese believe same-sex marriage should be legally recognized, according to a new survey. Japan is the only country among the Group of Seven nations which does not legally recognize same-sex unions. Continue reading “Japan: Huge Majority Supports Same-Sex Marriage + More News”