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Anti-LGBTQ Writer Arrested For Child Molestation + More News

Aaron Craig Gleason

Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Aaron Craig Gleason (above), is an anti-LGBTQ+ writer (The Daily Wire, The Federalist) who has accused queer people of “grooming” children for sexual abuse. He was arrested on January 28 and charged with molesting a child under the age of 12. Gleason, 39, is also a middle school teacher and a soccer coach. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Writer Arrested For Child Molestation + More News”

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Cher Tries To ‘Turn Back Time’ + Trump Targets Trans Kids + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting transgender students, their teachers, and their schools. The order also bans discussion of trans people in classroom instruction. Continue reading “Cher Tries To ‘Turn Back Time’ + Trump Targets Trans Kids + More News”

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State Dept Puts Freeze On Passport Gender Changes + More News

U.S. passport

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has put a freeze on all passport applications with an “X” sex marker and changes to gender identity on existing passports following Trump’s executive order. Continue reading “State Dept Puts Freeze On Passport Gender Changes + More News”

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Marco Rubio Bans Pride Flags At Embassies + More News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Some news items you might have missed: • Newsweek: Newly-confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio has enacted a “one flag policy,” banning U.S. embassies and overseas missions from flying pride or Black Lives Matter flags. Continue reading “Marco Rubio Bans Pride Flags At Embassies + More News”

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How Gay Dating Apps Are Responding To New Restrictions + More News

Photo of the gay dating app Grindr

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult platforms and gay hookup apps — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban. This is how Grindr, Pornhub, and Sniffies are responding to new state restriction laws. Continue reading “How Gay Dating Apps Are Responding To New Restrictions + More News”

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10 Countries Safe For LGBTQ People + More News

Some news items that caught my eye: • The Advocate: While many Americans are considering life abroad following Donald Trump’s reelection, not everywhere is safe for LGBTQ+ people. Here’s a list of ten countries that offer queer events, safety laws, parental rights, anti-discrimination laws, and medical rights. Continue reading “10 Countries Safe For LGBTQ People + More News”

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Ohio Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would ‘Out’ Students To Parents + More News

Ohio

Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: Extending a disturbing trend in state laws, Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would forcibly out LGBTQ+ students to their parents and also allow parents to opt their child out of “sexuality content” at school. Continue reading “Ohio Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would ‘Out’ Students To Parents + More News”

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Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored As ‘Advocate Of The Year’ + More News

Sheryl Lee Ralph is the 2024 Advocate of the Year

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Broadway/TV star Sheryl Lee Ralph received The Advocate of the Year award at the Out100 event Wednesday night where she spoke of being inspired by the LGBTQ+ community and shared wisdom about what advocacy means to her. Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored As ‘Advocate Of The Year’ + More News”

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Jury Deadlocked On Subway Chokehold Death + More News

Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny grabbed a homeless man from behind and choked him to death.

Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Jurors can’t consider the second count until they decide on the first, which they are deadlocked on. Continue reading “Jury Deadlocked On Subway Chokehold Death + More News”