LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let federal officials move ahead with the president’s overhaul of mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections.
A Massachusetts appeals court upheld a federal judge’s block on the order last week, finding that it would “sow confusion” and “threaten disenfranchisement of many eligible voters.” Continue reading “Trump Asks Supreme Court To Allow New Limits On Mail-In Voting”
In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed a Mississippi law permitting election officials to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked on Election Day, even if they arrive up to five days later.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and all three of the court’s liberal justices. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rules Against RNC On Mail-In Ballots”
Some news stories as we head over Hump Day:
• BroadwayCares: Over 200 dancers and 700 volunteers delivered an evening of high-stakes seduction at Sunday night’s Broadway Bares: License To Strip (photo), raising a record-breaking $2.5 million.
As a result, hundreds of thousands of people across the country will receive life-sustaining meals, medication and healthcare. Continue reading “Broadway Bares 2026 Raises Over $2.5 Million + More News”
Some news stories for you on this busy Hump Day:
• Instinct Magazine: Kane Evans (above) is making history as just the second male player to publicly come out as gay in professional Australian rugby league.
• The Advocate: A jury found Dmitriy Popov guilty of a hate crime for killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley, who was voguing at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023. But he was only found guilty of manslaughter, not murder, potentially avoiding a life sentence. Continue reading “Aussie Rugby Player Comes Out + Hate Crime For Killing Gay Dancer + More”
The U.S. Supreme Court appears skeptical of Mississippi’s mail-in ballot law in a case that could change the way that states handle mail-in ballots throughout the country. Continue reading “Supreme Court Seems Inclined To Reject Mail-In Ballot Law”
Donald Trump declared on Saturday that he will issue an executive order to require voter ID from every voter for “every single vote.” Continue reading “Trump Promises Executive Order On Voter ID”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Netflix: The upcoming comedic drama series BOOTS (above) centers on a young closeted gay and his best friend navigating Marine Corps boot camp’s tough and volatile environment in the 1990s. Continue reading “New Netflix Series BOOTS + William Shatner’s Message To LGBTQ Fans + More News”
Amid his remarks at the White House on Monday, Donald Trump railed against mail-in ballots yet again. This time, he insisted that he was once asked to present his “license plate” at a voting booth. Continue reading “Trump: I Was ‘Asked For My License Plate’ At Voting Booth”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Cincinnati Enquirer: Gov. Mike DeWine (R) decided that state lawmakers went too far in the culture war against LGBTQ Ohioans and vetoed 3 provisions that would have: defunded homeless shelters that support trans kids, hid LGBTQ books from school students, and banned Pride flags.
• Outsports: Three-time Olympic gold medalist speed skater Martina Sablikova came out publicly revealing her 12-year same-sex relationship. Continue reading “Ohio Gov. Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Measures + 3-Time Gold Medalist Comes Out + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey shows that 54% of likely voters believe political attack ads targeting the transgender community have become “mean-spirited and out of hand.” Continue reading “Anti-Trans Ads Are A Turn-Off For Voters + More News”