LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for this fine Saturday:
• OUT: Best-selling author and YouTube personality Joey Graceffa (above) shares how reality TV can be ‘messy’ behind-the-scenes recalling how a producer for The Amazing Race encouraged him to come out on the show in 2013 when he was still closeted. Continue reading “Behind-The-Scenes On Reality TV + Springsteen At No Kings + More”
Some news items to start your week:
• The New Republic: Newly-freed serial liar George Santos may not be completely out of the woods. A New York law passed in 2019 specifically allows the state to bring similar charges against anyone who had received “a reprieve, pardon, or other form of clemency” from the president.
• LGBTQ Nation: This viral video captured a MAGA loudmouth shouting homophobic slurs at No Kings protestors in Denver, Colorado, shortly before face planting twice on the pavement, causing his face to bleed. #karma Continue reading “MAGA Loudmouth Eats Pavement + Santos Not Out Of The Woods + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Fight: Out Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has officially ended his retirement, announcing a dramatic comeback to competitive skiing with his sights set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Returns To Competitive Skiiing + More News”
Organizers for Saturday’s historic No Kings protests against Trump say nearly seven million Americans took part — two million more than the first No Kings protest in June. Continue reading “No Kings Demonstrations Draw Nearly 7 Million Nationwide”
Crowds are assembling today nationwide at over 2,600 sites for a new wave of “No Kings” demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions related to a government shutdown, strict immigration policies, and military deployments aimed at combating crime in cities run by Democrats.
“No Kings” brings together hundreds of national and local activist groups united in protest what they see as deepening authoritarianism within the administration. The movement is committed to nonviolent action. Continue reading “Thousands Of ‘No Kings’ Protests Begin Across The Country”
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) took time out of his busy schedule – what with the government shutdown now for 17 days and the House adjourned – to put out a lengthy statement about the many ‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled to take place all across the country casting the events as “hate America” rallies. Continue reading “Republicans Are Really Wetting Themselves Over Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rallies”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• ABC News: Props to ABC News’ Matt Gutman for staying cool when this LA police officer snapped claiming Gutman “touched” him. Continue reading “Tensions Still High In LA + MN Shooter’s Wife Detained + More News”