Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
(image via DepositPhotos)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: June 26 should be known as Equality Day since three major Supreme Court rulings were issued regarding same-sex relations in 2003 (Lawrence v. Texas), 2013 (U.S. v. Windsor), and 2015 (Obergefell v. Hodges) on the same date. Continue reading “A Big Date In LGBTQ History + More News”
(image via Depositphotos)The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) again, sending the landmark legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk where it will be signed into law. Continue reading “House Approves Respect For Marriage Act By Vote Of 258-169”
(screen capture via PBS News Hour)By a vote of 61-36, the U.S. Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act today which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. Continue reading “Senate Votes 61-36 In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Rights”
Matthew William Bishop (via Instagram)Some news items I think are worth your time:
• Out: American Horror Story: NYC may have ended but our crush on the season’s breakout star, Matthew William Bishop (who played the dark villain ‘Big Daddy’) continues. More photos of the beefy actor at the link. Continue reading “‘AHS:NYC’s Matthew William Bishop Is A ‘Big Daddy’ + More”
The bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who have been working on passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality into federal law, say they have come to an agreement on legislative language that will garner the required 60 votes. Continue reading “Respect For Marriage Act Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, remembering Emmy Award winning out actor Leslie Jordan, who tragically died at the age of 67. Plus these stories: Continue reading “Podcast: Remembering Leslie Jordan, News From Brazil + More”
(image via Depositphotos)Bringing a process begun more than 12 years ago to a close, marriage equality is now legal in all 32 states in Mexico.
From coast to coast, border to border, all Mexicans are now free to marry the person they love. Continue reading “Marriage Equality Is Now Legal In All Mexico”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York (D)Senate Democrats are reportedly considering linking a marriage equality bill with the must-pass continuing resolution to fund the government. Continue reading “Marriage Equality Bill Could Be Linked To Funding Bill In Senate”
Gallup reports that 71 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, an all-time high. This is based on the polling company’s annual Values and Beliefs poll, conducted in May. Continue reading “71% Of Americans Support Same-Sex Marriage”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: A leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling regarding abortion rights has LGBTQ folks worried about the future of marriage equality. Continue reading “Podcast: Marriage Equality, Anti-Trans Laws, Cameron Hawthorn + More”