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Trump At Lindsey Graham Funeral + National Blood Crisis + More

Donald Trump at Lindsey Graham's funeral (screen cap)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Washington Post: Donald Trump attended the funeral of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) praising him as “one of the great figures in Senate history” during a funeral Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral that drew heads of state and much of official Washington.

Trump also, predictably, veered off-script when the prepared eulogy said “everyone liked Lindsey.” “Well, not everybody…” Trump added. Continue reading “Trump At Lindsey Graham Funeral + National Blood Crisis + More”

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Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More

Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Ireland

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss transgender Air Force troops’ retirement lawsuit.

The plaintiffs – including Master Sgt. Logan Ireland (above) –  are suing after the government unlawfully stripped them of retirement pay and benefits after promising they could leave military service with early retirement.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including “Off Campus” star Belmont Cameli covering the latest from OUT Magazine.

Continue reading “Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More”

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Mexico’s 1st Out Gay Mayor Shot/Killed + More News

Happy Tuesday from Croatia! Some news items for you:

• Gay Times Magazine: Mexico’s first openly gay mayor, Benjamin Medrano Quezada (above), was shot and killed after leaving a ice cream shop in the Santa Elena de la Cruz neighborhood. He was 59.

• The Advocate: The Trump administration has caved to public pressure after an avalanche of opposition to an HHS proposal that threatened funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth. Continue reading “Mexico’s 1st Out Gay Mayor Shot/Killed + More News”

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Graham: Trump Isn’t Responsible For What Happens In Iran After Killing Its Leader

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) addresses bombing Iran

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told “Meet The Press” host Kristen Welker it’s not the job of the U.S. or Donald Trump to pick Iran’s next leader and that the U.S. should not put boots on the ground after Iran’s supreme leader was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Continue reading “Graham: Trump Isn’t Responsible For What Happens In Iran After Killing Its Leader”

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Gloria Gaynor’s ‘Problematic’ LGBTQ Comments + More News

Gloria Gaynor (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Pink News: Gloria Gaynor, whose hit “I Will Survive” is seen as a gay anthem, has been announced by as a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, hand-picked by Donald Trump. Folks are now wondering whether she’s a Trump supporter and rewinding on some of her ‘problematic’ LGBTQ comments.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including Gay City News’s guide to NYC Black Pride 2025. Continue reading “Gloria Gaynor’s ‘Problematic’ LGBTQ Comments + More News”

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Lindsey Graham Calls Laura Loomer ‘Toxic,’ She Told Him To Come Out Of The Closet

Far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who’s hanging out with Donald Trump quite a bit lately, called Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) a closeted gay on X today after he said Trump should avoid the “toxic” nut job. Continue reading “Lindsey Graham Calls Laura Loomer ‘Toxic,’ She Told Him To Come Out Of The Closet”

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‘Jacob Elordi’s Bathwater’ Candle + More News

Jacob Elordi (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: If you’ve seen the current psychological thriller Saltburn (starring Jacob Elordi), you know about a certain scene in a bathtub. Elordi dropped by The Tonight Show this week and was invited to smell a scented candle inspired by that infamous scene. He’s a good sport… Continue reading “‘Jacob Elordi’s Bathwater’ Candle + More News”

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News: Could Elton John Get His EGOT Soon? + More

Elton John
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: An event for Television Academy members Monday night was not just about celebrating the success of Disney+’s live-streamed Elton John/Dodger Stadium special from last November, but about reminding potential voters that the star lacks just one vowel in his EGOT crown. Continue reading “News: Could Elton John Get His EGOT Soon? + More”