LGBTQ news and entertainment
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused a request to reconsider its Obergefell v. Hodges ruling which made same-sex marriage legal nationwide in 2015. Continue reading “Supreme Court Declines To Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Ruling”
Some news items that caught my eye:
• The Independent: A 42-year-old Texas man, Joshua Cole (above), is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to shoot up the Abilene Pride Parade. “Fk their parade…come on bro let’s go hunting fairies,” he reportedly wrote in a Facebook message.
• New Music: Out recording artist Avery Cochrane’s new single, “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night,” is a melancholy, pensive pop bop showcasing the talented artist in ‘sad autumn girl’ vibe. Continue reading “Arrested For Threats To Shoot Up Texas Pride Event + New Music From Avery Cochrane + More News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• NPR: Donald Trump says that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin have agreed to meet face-to-face following today’s summit between Trump, Zelenskyy and a delegation of Europe’s top leaders (lead photo).
• The Advocate: George M. Johnson, the author of one of the most-banned books in America – All Boys Aren’t Blue, refuses to be silenced. Continue reading “Trump: Putin Has Agreed To Meet With Zelenskyy + More News”
Ten years after the Supreme Court issued its landmark Obergefell ruling which made same-sex marriage legal across the U.S., the high court has been formally asked to overturn that decision. Continue reading “Supreme Court Formally Asked To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast – Since nationwide marriage equality was declared a constitutional right in 2015, same-sex weddings have boosted the U.S. economy by nearly $6 billion. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Marriage Equality Boosts U.S. Economy, Budapest Pride + 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”
Today is the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s groundbreaking Obergefell v. Hodges ruling which made marriage equality legal across the country.
Sadly, access to marriage equality is facing increasing opposition. Continue reading “Map: States Where Marriage Equality Would Be Banned If Obergefell Were Overturned”
Mat Staver, of the virulently anti-LGBTQ group Liberty Counsel, announced in a money beg today that he intends to use an appeal by disgraced former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, to get in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to repeal the Obergefell decision which made same-sex marriage the law of the land. Continue reading “Legal Group Aims To Repeal SCOTUS Same-Sex Marriage Decision”
Some news stories I think worth your time: • Equality Day: Not only is today the 9th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Obergefell ruling which made marriage equality legal nationwide, but on this same date in 2003 the high court struck down so-called ‘sodomy’ laws (Lawrence v. Texas) and in 2013 struck down the Defense of Marriage Act which blocked the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage (United States v. Windsor). Continue reading “9th Anniversary Of Marriage Equality SCOTUS Ruling + More”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)