Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently announced the dress code for being on the floor of the U.S. Senate would be relaxed. Some decried the decision and gave side-eye to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) as he tends to like ‘more casual’ clothing choices. Continue reading “Tweet Of The Day: Sen. John Fetterman”
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)At first, I wasn’t all that surprised by the news that far-right, anti-LGBTQ Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) behaved poorly at a performance of Beetlejuice: The Musical (intended for ages 10 and up) in Denver last week.
According to The Denver Post, Boebert was reportedly “vaping, singing, recording and ‘causing a disturbance’ during the performance.”
Because…of course. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert: A Tragedy In Way Too Many Acts”
Former President George W. Bush (photo: public domain)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Former President George W. Bush (R) has made his case to preserve the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), credited with saving more than 25 million lives, after GOP lawmakers have attempted to cut the program because they say it promotes a “leftist” agenda. Continue reading “Bush Calls Out GOPers Trying To End HIV Program + More News”
Carly Rae Jepsen (promo photo)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: A federal judge in Montana has temporarily blocked the state law banning drag queen story hours and restricting other drag performances. The block comes just in time for Montana Pride, which begins in the state capital of Helena July 30. Continue reading “Montana’s Anti-Drag Law Blocked + Carly Rae Jepsen + More News”
Luke Macfarlane (image via Instagram)Some news stories you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Luke Macfarlane, the actor who recently starred in Billy Eichner’s gay rom-com Bros, announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he and his partner out, gay skier Hig Roberts, are now fathers. Continue reading “‘Bros’ Star Luke Macfarlane Becomes A Dad + More News”
L-R Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has a habit of attempting to troll Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when anything goes wrong in the transportation sector.
But Boebert isn’t an especially clever person, which became glaringly apparent this week when one misplaced tweet earned an epic clap-back from Buttigieg. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert Attempts Trolling Pete Buttigieg Resulting In Epic Fail”
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)Tyler Boebert, eldest son of far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), was scheduled to appear in court this week for a mandatory hearing regarding a September 2022 car crash that resulted in a friend being hospitalized and led to a charge of “careless driving causing bodily harm.”
But young Tyler had other plans. Continue reading “Boebert’s Son No-Show At Car Crash Court Date”
Stormy Daniels (screen capture)Some news items you might have missed:
• Huffington Post: In a new interview, porn star Stormy Daniels called Donald Trump’s indictment “vindication.” “I am fully aware of the insanity of it being a porn star. But it’s also poetic; this pussy grabbed back,” she said. Continue reading “News: Stormy Daniels On Trump Indictment + ‘Survivor’ Breakout Star + More”
The Vivienne (images via official Facebook)Some news items you might have missed:
• Pink News: As she heads into the finals of Dancing on Ice, UK drag star The Vivienne, who opened up the world of drag to a whole new British audience when she won the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK back in 2019, reflects on the rapidly worsening situation for queens. Continue reading “News: The Vivienne On Ice + LGBTQ ‘Best Song’ Oscar Winners + More”
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), who opposes sex ed in schools, has shared the news that her 17-year-old son has knocked up his girlfriend. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert’s Teen Son Knocked Up His Girlfriend”