LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is the first out gay man to be named PEOPLE Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive.” Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Jonathan Bailey + Marriage Equality At SCOTUS + More”
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the nation.
Here’s a little history lesson about the lawsuit that led to the historic ruling. Continue reading “10th Anniversary Of Obergefell Same-Sex Marriage Ruling”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Post: An 11-year veteran high school teacher in Florida lost her job for calling a student by their preferred name without parental permission. No malicious intent – just a teacher trying to be respectful of a student. More than 53K people have signed a petition in support of the teacher. Continue reading “Teacher Fired For Using Student’s Preferred Name + More News”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis lost in court again in her fight against same-sex marriage. I take a look at what would happen IF her case reached the Supreme Court. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Marriage Equality Isn’t Going Anywhere + Military Trans Ban + New Sitcom ‘Mid-Century Modern’”
The latest polling from Gallup shows 69% of Americans support same-sex couples’ right to marry – a near-record high. The same survey also indicates 64% see gay/lesbian relations as “morally acceptable.” Continue reading “Gallup: Support For Same-Sex Marriage Near Record High”
Thailand’s Senate approved the final reading of a marriage equality law today which means Thailand is set to become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The legislation will give LGBTQ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including rights related to inheritance, adoption and health care decision-making. Continue reading “Thailand To Become 1st Southeast Asian Country To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage”
Today, we celebrate 20 years since the first same-sex weddings were legally officiated in the United States. Continue reading “Same-Sex Marriage Celebrates 20 Years In The U.S.”
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(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”