Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer all celebrated the life of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at a memorial service in Las Vegas on Saturday. Continue reading “Biden, Obama And More Celebrate The Life Of Harry Reid”
There was a lot in 2021 that was just heinous and I’m happy to leave it behind. But in this year-end episode of The Randy Report podcast, I take a moment to look at the best of 2021 LGBTQ news and pop culture. Continue reading “Podcast: The Best Of 2021 – LGBTQ Edition”
In a proclamation recognizing December 1 as World AIDS Day, President Joe Biden acknowledges the disproportionate impact the disease has on communities of color, adolescent girls and young women, and the LGBTQI+ community. Continue reading “Biden’s World AIDS Day Proclamation Includes LGBTQ+ Community”
President Joe Biden marked Transgender Day of Remembrance in a statement Saturday, memorializing “those we lost in the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans.” Continue reading “President Biden’s Statement On Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2021”
House Democrats finally passed President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda on Friday but the legislation now heads to the Senate where it faces an uncertain future. Continue reading “House Democrats Pass ‘Build Back Better’ Bill In 220-213 Vote”
The Biden infrastructure bill finally was put to a vote in the House on Friday evening, passing by a bipartisan vote of 228-206.
After months of wrangling between moderate and progressive Democrats, the $1 trillion infrastructure package heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Continue reading “Biden Infrastructure Bill Passes In House 228-26”
A new Gallup report shows median approval of U.S. leadership is at 49%. That’s an increase of 19 points since the end of Donald Trump’s presidency. Continue reading “Global Approval Of U.S. Leadership Up +19 Since Trump’s Departure”
The White House issued this statement from President Biden recognizing, celebrating, and giving his full-throated support to LGBTQ+ people on National Coming Out Day.
“You are loved and accepted just the way you are – regardless of whether or not you’ve come out.” Continue reading “Biden On #NationalComingOutDay: ‘You Are Loved And Accepted Just The Way You Are’”
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden were joined by former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and former First Ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton at a ceremony in New York City commemorating the 20th anniversary of the deadly 9/11 attacks. Continue reading “On The 20th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks”
President Joe Biden announced several actions today to address the surging coronavirus pandemic including requiring most federal employees to get the COVID vaccine without the option of getting regular testing. Continue reading “Biden Announces Sweeping Actions To Address Surging COVID”