LGBTQ news and entertainment
I am not mad at New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo, who had a big night this past Thursday scoring 3 touchdowns in the Giants 34-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
With an outsize personality, the woofy rookie likes to celebrate those touchdowns with a backflip in the end zone. Continue reading “NY Giants’ Cam Skattebo Answers The Call – “Take It Off, Take It Off””
Some news items for your Sunday:
• BroadwayWorld: Broadway’s Cabaret revival will close a month earlier than previously announced. Additionally, the show’s current “Emcee” – Tony winner Billy Porter (above) – will not appear in the remainder of the run due to a case of sepsis.
The production’s two alternates for the role, Marty Lauter and David Merino, who have delivered strong performances throughout the run, will share the role for the final performances. Continue reading “Broadway’s CABARET To Close Early + More News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: The Justice Department is considering restricting gun ownership for transgender people, following a deadly mass shooting at a Catholic church school in Minneapolis, in which the perpetrator has been alleged to be trans.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including Between The Lines rounding up a list of Winter Pride events across the country. Continue reading “DOJ Considering Gun Restrictions For Trans People + More LGBTQ News”
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”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Three Democratic states (Washington, Oregon, Minnestoa) sued the Trump administration on Friday over its order to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19. Continue reading “Dem AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Gender-Affirming Care Ban + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Outsports: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (whose brother is gay) says his support of the LGBTQ community and gay athletes isn’t going away. “I’ve made clear that if any member of the NFL family comes out, we will have their back.” Continue reading “NFL Commissioner On Players Coming Out + More News”
Some news stories you might have missed: • Consumer Affairs: Crunching the numbers in five different categories, here are the top LGBTQ-friendly cities in the U.S. (and three are in my state!). Continue reading “Top LGBTQ-Friendly Cities In U.S. + NFL’s Kevin Maxen + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Naval Academy plebes took two hours, 19 minutes, and 11 seconds to accomplish this year’s Herndon Climb – scaling a greased obelisk and swapping out a cup with a cap marking the end of their plebe year. Video at the link. Continue reading “Naval Academy Plebes Conquer Herndon Climb + More News”
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker is catching flack for a graduation speech he gave over the weekend in which he called LGBTQ Pride month “sinful” and urged female students to consider the only vocation that will make them most happy: homemaker. Continue reading “NFL’s Harrison Butker Attacks Pride Month & Trans People In Commencement Speech”
A most excellent time was had last night in Las Vegas as GLAAD and the NFL hosted a “Night of Pride” ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, celebrating LGBTQ inclusion in professional sports and the “NFL’s commitment to LGBTQ players and fans.” Continue reading “GLAAD & NFL Host ‘Night Of Pride’ Ahead Of Super Bowl LVIII”