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“The Traitors: New Blood” Contestant Comes Out As Straight + More

Jay Vinnedge of "The Traitors: New Blood" (images via Peacock)

Some news items for you as we head into the new week:

• OUT: “The Traitors: New Blood” contestant Jay Vinnedge (above) came out as straight on social media after gay confusion. Vinnedge and his wife both made videos responding to fans being shocked that he is married to a woman.

• Queerty: Recap of last night’s MTV Video Music Awards where Madonna scored 7 trophies and Kacey Musgraves honored the legendary Dolly Parton. Continue reading ““The Traitors: New Blood” Contestant Comes Out As Straight + More”

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s USPS Restrictions On Mail-In Voting

U.S. Supreme Court (image via Depositphotos)

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s controversial U.S. Postal Service restrictions concerning mail-in ballots from going into effect.

The measure would have imposed requirements on states for sending out mail-in ballots to voters. Typically, the Postal Service has no such role. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s USPS Restrictions On Mail-In Voting”

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Grindr Goes Down In Dallas During GOP Convention + More News

Grindr goes down in Dallas during GOP convention

Some news stories you might have missed:

• Alternet: Gay dating app Grindr went down in Dallas the first day of the Republican “midterm elections” convention which happened to be in the same city. Coincidence? I think not…

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Wire Magazine. Continue reading “Grindr Goes Down In Dallas During GOP Convention + More News”

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Judge Bars USPS From Implementing Mail Ballot Restrictions + More

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Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• Law Dork: A federal judge in Massachusetts has barred the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing Donald Trump’s new mail-in voting restrictions. Team Trump is all but certain to appeal, but many states are on the verge of mailing out ballots for the midterms.

• Queerty: Advice column “Dear Jake” responds to a reader who wants to know if he’s right to be upset that his boyfriend hooked up with 5 guys over 6 days while they were taking a break from their relationship. Jake, as usual, is spot on with his advice. Continue reading “Judge Bars USPS From Implementing Mail Ballot Restrictions + More”

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Postal Service Developing Complex Mail-In Ballot Screening Process

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The U.S. Postal Service has been swiftly developing a complex screening system for mail-in ballots ahead of this year’s midterm elections despite a court order temporarily barring Trump’s plan to restrict mail-in voting. Continue reading “Postal Service Developing Complex Mail-In Ballot Screening Process”

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County To Pay $275K For Firing Librarian Over LGBTQ Books + More

Library shelf featuring LGBTQ books

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• LGBTQ Nation: Saline County, Arkansas has agreed to pay $275,000 to Patty Hector, the county library’s former executive director, to settle her lawsuit alleging county officials violated her free speech rights by firing her in October 2023.

Hector was terminated after publicly opposing a resolution to remove LGBTQ books from the children’s section of the Saline County Library. Continue reading “County To Pay $275K For Firing Librarian Over LGBTQ Books + More”

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Nevada’s Two Reddest Counties Overwhelmingly Vote By Mail

Donald Trump may still be on the war path over mail-in voting, but here in my home state of Nevada, two deep-red counties are among the highest percentage that vote by mail.

So, Donald, guess what happens to those voters if you get your way? Continue reading “Nevada’s Two Reddest Counties Overwhelmingly Vote By Mail”

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Should Rosie Launch Her Own Late Night Show? + More News

Rosie O'Donnell (screen cap)

Some news items for you as we head into the new week:

• Variety: Rosie O’Donnell’s guest hosting stint for Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week went so well, folks are wondering if she could launch her own late night TV talk show. Some say the late night format is ready for ‘what’s next.’ Continue reading “Should Rosie Launch Her Own Late Night Show? + More News”

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Trump Asks Supreme Court To Allow New Limits On Mail-In Voting

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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”

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Supreme Court Rules Against RNC On Mail-In Ballots

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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”