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Missoula Adopts Pride Flag As ‘Official City Flag’ + Music From Conan Gray + More News

MIssoula designates Pride flag as an official city flag, side-stepping a recent Montana state law

Some news items you might have missed:

• Erin In The Morning: Montana lawmakers passed a new law effectively banned the flying of Pride flags on city property and in public schools. So last night, the city council of Missoula formally designated the Pride flag as an official city flag, thus side-stepping the ban.

• New Music: The music video for Conan Gray’s “This Song” takes viewers on a journey through sun-drenched fields, riverside roughhousing, and long drives into the dusk as two young men fall in love. The string-heavy production has a loping feel that pairs perfectly with the song’s yearning lyrics. Continue reading “Missoula Adopts Pride Flag As ‘Official City Flag’ + Music From Conan Gray + More News”

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Phil Donahue Dies At 88 + Truth Social Stock Tanks + More News

Phil Donahue dead at 88 (screen capture)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Entertainment Tonight: Phil Donahue, arguably the king of afternoon talk TV,  passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. His award-winning show tackled tough social and political issues, but also pioneered a breezy format that opened the door to successors like Oprah Winfrey. Continue reading “Phil Donahue Dies At 88 + Truth Social Stock Tanks + More News”

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Gay Republicans Sad Support For Trump + More News

Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Log Cabin Republicans wholeheartedly support Donald Trump’s reelection while ignoring his banning out transgender people from serving in the military, reversing nondiscrimination policies from the Obama Administration, and banning Pride flags at U.S. embassies. Continue reading “Gay Republicans Sad Support For Trump + More News”

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Melania Trump To Host Quisling Fundraiser + More News

First Lady Melania Trump

Some news items you might have missed: • Politico: Melania Trump, who has been notably absent from the campaign trail during the Donald’s presidential run, is back on the GOP fundraising circuit — a fundraiser for the quisling Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago. Continue reading “Melania Trump To Host Quisling Fundraiser + More News”

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5th Patient Cured Of HIV Via Stem Cell Transplant + More News

A 5th patient has been cured of HIV via stem cell transplant in Germany.
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Hill: Researchers from Germany say a man has been cured of HIV following a stem cell transplant that was performed after several rounds of chemotherapy, making him the fifth known case of the virus being cured in an individual. Continue reading “5th Patient Cured Of HIV Via Stem Cell Transplant + More News”

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Log Cabin Republicans Name Homophobe As An ‘Outspoken Ambassador’

Isabella Riley Moody
The Log Cabin Republicans, the right-wing organization that claims to represent “LGBT conservatives and straight allies who support fairness, freedom, and equality,” has announced its 2023 class of “Outspoken Ambassadors.” Continue reading “Log Cabin Republicans Name Homophobe As An ‘Outspoken Ambassador’”

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Armed Militia Extremists Protest San Antonio Holiday Drag Show

Armed protesters and counter-protesters faced off in San Antonio over an all-ages holiday drag show at the Aztec Theatre.
(screen capture via Twitter)
Protesters and counter-protesters faced off in San Antonio last night over an all-ages holiday drag show at the Aztec Theatre as both groups mostly stuck to their side of St. Mary’s Street in downtown San Antonio. Continue reading “Armed Militia Extremists Protest San Antonio Holiday Drag Show”

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Log Cabin Republicans Beg GOP Senators To Support Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Charles T. Moran of the Log Cabin Republicans
Charles T. Moran of the Log Cabin Republicans
The head of Log Cabin Republicans, the gay conservative group which has never been well-received by the full Republican party, issued this statement begging U.S. Senate Republicans to vote in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act. Continue reading “Log Cabin Republicans Beg GOP Senators To Support Same-Sex Marriage Bill”

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Buttigieg Claps Back At Rubio + More News

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Some news items you might have missed: • The Guardian: Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg clapped back at Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) who recently made dismissive remarks about the Respect for Marriage Act which would protect same-sex marriage in the U.S. “If he’s got time to fight against Disney, I don’t know why he wouldn’t have time to help safeguard marriages like mine,” Buttigieg said. “I don’t know why this will be hard for a senator or a congressman.” Continue reading “Buttigieg Claps Back At Rubio + More News”

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News Round-Up: November 24, 2021

Jim and Sasha Allen on The Voice

Some news items you might have missed: • The Voice: I’m so happy to see Jim and Sasha Allen, father and son, do so well this season. On top of their genuinely satisfying performances, Sasha is the first trans competitor to make the Top 10. Check out their blind audition below. I’ll be writing about them more… Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 24, 2021”