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Ohio Residents Clap Back At Anti-LGBTQ Billboards + More

LGBTQ advocates clap back at haters in Ohio with new billboards

Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the new week:

• Pink News: Anti-LGBTQ+ billboards funded by the Seattle-based organization Them Before Us have sparked widespread backlash across rural Ohio, with residents and advocacy groups launching their own campaign in support of LGBTQ+ families (see lead image).

• Queerty: Some Christian fitness bros are opening a chain of all-male “lust-free” gyms to deal with their infidelity issues with women. Who’s going to tell them?  Continue reading “Ohio Residents Clap Back At Anti-LGBTQ Billboards + More”

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Former Scout Kicked Out For Being Gay Is Back 45 Years Later + More

Former Eagle Scout Tim Curran is now a Scout leader 45 years after being expelled by the group (photo: Tim Curran)

Some news items for you as we head into the week:

• Pink News: A former Boy Scout who was kicked out of the group for being gay when he was 18 years old is now working as a scoutmaster 45 years later. His 1981 legal challenge was the first to expose the organization’s ban on openly gay youth and adult leaders.

• The Independent: The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill banning ‘adult cabaret’ performances —  like go-go dancers and drag artists –outside of adult settings such as nightclubs. Those found guilty of violating the proposed law could face felony charges and up to 18 months in prison. Continue reading “Former Scout Kicked Out For Being Gay Is Back 45 Years Later + More”

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Olympic Village Condoms Gone In 3 Days + More News

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Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• New York Times: The complimentary condoms distributed inside the Olympic Village in Cortina were gone in a matter of days — three to be exact.

• New Music: TRR favorite Wrabel celebrates his new album up above with the dreamy, wistful first single “birds & the bees.” Continue reading “Olympic Village Condoms Gone In 3 Days + More News”

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‘Overcompensating’ Renewed For 2nd Season + More News

Screen capture from Prime Video's "Overcompensating"

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gay Times: Prime Video has renewed the acclaimed coming-of-age LGBTQ college comedy Overcompensating (above), created by comedian and actor Benito Skinner, for a second season.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: U.S. Open champ Carlos Alcaraz revealed a new platinum blond look after his big win. Continue reading “‘Overcompensating’ Renewed For 2nd Season + More News”

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Ohio Gov. Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Measures + 3-Time Gold Medalist Comes Out + More

Stock image of a highway sign as you enter Ohio

Some news items you might have missed:

• Cincinnati Enquirer: Gov. Mike DeWine (R) decided that state lawmakers went too far in the culture war against LGBTQ Ohioans and vetoed 3 provisions that would have: defunded homeless shelters that support trans kids, hid LGBTQ books from school students, and banned Pride flags.

• Outsports: Three-time Olympic gold medalist speed skater Martina Sablikova came out publicly revealing her 12-year same-sex relationship. Continue reading “Ohio Gov. Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Measures + 3-Time Gold Medalist Comes Out + More”

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‘WICKED’ Gets Streaming Date + Authorities See No Hate Crime In Trans Murder + More

Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: Mega-hit movie musical WICKED (10 Academy Award nominations and $727 million at the worldwide box office) will begin streaming March 21 on Peacock. The movie’s singalong version will also be available to stream on the same day along with a collection of bonus content. • Gay Times: Authorities say they don’t see evidence of a hate crime in the murder of trans man Sam Nordquist noting, “Sam and his assailants were known to each other, identified as LGBTQ+, and at least one of the defendants lived with Sam in the time period leading up to the instant offense.” Continue reading “‘WICKED’ Gets Streaming Date + Authorities See No Hate Crime In Trans Murder + More”

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Ohio Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would ‘Out’ Students To Parents + More News

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Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: Extending a disturbing trend in state laws, Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would forcibly out LGBTQ+ students to their parents and also allow parents to opt their child out of “sexuality content” at school. Continue reading “Ohio Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would ‘Out’ Students To Parents + More News”