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SC Lawmaker Found Guilty Of Child Porn Charges + More

RJ May (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed:

• LGBTQ Nation: Republican South Carolina state Rep. RJ May (above) — an anti-LGBTQ+ politician who has accused drag queens and transgender people of harming kids — was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of distributing child porn. #hypocrisy

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including the New Years issue of GLOSS Magazine. Continue reading “SC Lawmaker Found Guilty Of Child Porn Charges + More”

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Sam Asghari Promotes Gay-Themed Short Film + More News

Sam Asghari (screen cap)

Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• The Fight: Fresh off his recent cover feature for Playgirl, Britney Spears’ ex, Sam Asghari (above), is using his heightened profile to bring mainstream attention to a poignant new short film titled Freedom of the Fly, which centers on the life of a gay Muslim man. Continue reading “Sam Asghari Promotes Gay-Themed Short Film + More News”

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Former NBAer Jason Collins On Brain Cancer Diagnosis + More News

Former NBA player Jason Collins

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• ESPN: Former NBA player Jason Collins – the first active male athlete in a major U.S. team sport to come out as gay – opens up about his diagnosis for Stage 4 brain cancer (glioblastoma), adding he may not have much longer to live. Continue reading “Former NBAer Jason Collins On Brain Cancer Diagnosis + More News”

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Jonathan Bennett ‘King Of Gay Christmas’ + More News

'Gay king of Christmas' Jonathan Bennett covers Metrosource Magazine

Some news items I thought worth your time as we head into the weekend:

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including Hallmark Channel’s “gay king of Christmas” Jonathan Bennett (above) covering Metrosource Magazine. Continue reading “Jonathan Bennett ‘King Of Gay Christmas’ + More News”

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Gay Senate Staffer Breezes Thru ICE Fitness Test + More News

Josh Sorbe breezes through ICE fitness test that stumped a third of new ICE trainees

Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• The Advocate: Josh Sorbe, a gay Senate press secretary, completed the same physical fitness test that has stumped a third of new ICE trainees in 12 minutes and 19 seconds. The challenge — 15 push-ups, 32 sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run in under 14 minutes. Continue reading “Gay Senate Staffer Breezes Thru ICE Fitness Test + More News”

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‘Palm Royale’ Season 2 Trailer + More News

Ricky Martin in Season 2 of 'Palm Royale'

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: Check out the trailer for Season 2 of Apple TV’s campy series “Palm Royale” centered on 1960s Palm Beach high society starring Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Allison Janney, Laura Dern and Carol Burnett. Season two premieres Wednesday, November 12 on Apple TV. Continue reading “‘Palm Royale’ Season 2 Trailer + More News”

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NFL Donates $100K To The Trevor Project + More News

Happy Monday! Some news items to start your week:

• Gayety: The NFL reaffirmed their support for LGBTQ youth and mental health with a $100,000 donation to The Trevor Project this past Saturday, National Coming Out Day.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: For tennis fans – Valentin Vacherot and Coco Gauff won big China, plus all the ATP beef that’s fit to post. Continue reading “NFL Donates $100K To The Trevor Project + More News”

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States With Most Same-Sex Couples + The Amazing Mark S. King + More

Gay couple in the park (via Depositphotos)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: Check out this Top Ten list of states with the most same-sex couples living together. One hint – my state is number 4.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s round-up of the latest LGBTQ publications including the ‘Miami Spice’ issue of Wire Magazine. Continue reading “States With Most Same-Sex Couples + The Amazing Mark S. King + More”

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Gay Sex Sting At NYC’s Penn Station + More News

men's restroom

Some news items you might have missed:

• JoeMyGod: Nearly 200 people have been arrested or detained since the start of June in a gay sex sting at a Penn Station men’s restroom in NYC.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s round-up of LGBTQ publications including the fall fashion issue of HotSpots! Magazine. Continue reading “Gay Sex Sting At NYC’s Penn Station + More News”

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Suicide Prevention For LGBTQ Youth + Passports + More News

U.S. passport

Some news items as we head into the weekend:

• them: A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate seeks to re-establish national emergency suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth — which were stripped away by the Trump administration. Continue reading “Suicide Prevention For LGBTQ Youth + Passports + More News”