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1.6 Million Attend Madonna Concert In Rio + More News

Madonna breaks stand-alone concert record in Rio

Some news stories worth your time and/or entertainment: • Live Nation: Madonna made history in Rio Saturday night, marking the largest-ever standalone concert for any artist. Over 1.6 million fans attended as she closed The Celebration Tour. Continue reading “1.6 Million Attend Madonna Concert In Rio + More News”

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New Music From Pet Shop Boys + ‘Challengers’ + More News

The Pet Shop Boys new album "Nonetheless"

Some news stories you might have missed: • New Music: English synth-pop legends Pet Shop Boys drop their 15th studio album, Nonetheless. The album’s first single, “Loneliness,” is très gay (no surprise) depicting muscular bodies, shower scenes, and secret hookups all set to a thumping club beat. Continue reading “New Music From Pet Shop Boys + ‘Challengers’ + More News”

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Trump VP Contender Kristi Noem Writes Of Killing Her 14-Month-Old ‘Untrainable’ Dog

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)

Gov. Kristi Noem (R) of South Dakota, considered a leading contender to be Donald Trump’s running mate, shares in a new book that she shot and killed a 14-month-old hunting dog after deciding the pup was “untrainable.” Continue reading “Trump VP Contender Kristi Noem Writes Of Killing Her 14-Month-Old ‘Untrainable’ Dog”

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Kristi Noem, Who Just Banned Trans Kids From Sports, Doesn’t Know Why LGBTQs Are Depressed

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) doesn't know why LGBTQ youth in her state suffer from depression even though she just signed a bill banning trans youth from participating in sports.
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)
Just a week after signing a bill into law that bans young trans athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity, Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) was asked about mental health challenges facing LGBTQ people. Her response was as vapid and uninterested as you’d imagine. Continue reading “Kristi Noem, Who Just Banned Trans Kids From Sports, Doesn’t Know Why LGBTQs Are Depressed”

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News Round-Up: January 14, 2022

Some news items you might have missed: • Back2Stonewall: Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick won the special election in Florida’s heavily-Democratic 20th District with 79% of the vote. But her Republican opponent/convicted felon Jason Mariner is calling it election fraud. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 14, 2022”

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South Dakota Governor Hosts 25-Person Super-Spreader Event

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem hosts a super-spreader dinner party of 25 people

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem hosts a super-spreader dinner party of 25 people
(image via Twitter/govkristinoem)
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) has long been criticized for taking little-to-no steps to slow the coronavirus pandemic in her state. South Dakota has had 109,580 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 1,815 deaths. With current testing positivity at nearly 27% the state is one of the hardest hit by the virus per capita. So few were surprised (but still horrified) when the governor (a huge Trump supporter) shared a photo from a 25-person dinner party she recently held with practically no face masks in sight. Only one brave young woman had the temerity to still wear a face mask.