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Former Pro Baseball Player Marries Husband + More News

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. House, who came out as gay in 2022, married his husband, Ryan Neitzel, in New Orleans.

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. House (above), who came out as gay in 2022, married his husband, Ryan Neitzel, in grand style in New Orleans. The photos (below) show a beautiful event. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5RIFhJudnR/ • Reuters: Pope Francis found a surprising ally in his predecessor, Benedict XVI, when he spoke in favor of civil partnerships for same-sex couples. • LGBTQ Nation: Uganda’s constitutional court refused on Wednesday to annul or suspend an anti-LGBTQ law that includes the death penalty for homosexuality. https://twitter.com/lgbtqnation/status/1775504781978509783 • Metro Weekly: Right-wing shareholders pressured Best Buy to halt donations to LGBTQ organizations. • New York Times: The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal case in Manhattan (where he’s accused of covering up a sex scandal during the 2016 presidential campaign) rejected his last-ditch bid to delay a trial beyond April 15. Tick tock, Donald. https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1775631375946662150

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Ricky Martin Post-Divorce + Gay Polo Tournament + More News

Ricky Martin

Some news items you might have missed: • Harper’s Bazaar: Pop star/actor Ricky Martin on finding joy following his divorce: “I can only appreciate the highs if I acknowledge the lows, and I cannot forget that it’s been tough at times. That is rocket fuel for me to create in my mind what I want, what I need, in order for me to be satisfied with life.” Continue reading “Ricky Martin Post-Divorce + Gay Polo Tournament + More News”

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Justice Horn On What It Took For Him To Be Out & Proud + More News

Justice Horn (photo: Brandon Parigo)

Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: In a personal essay, Justice Horn (above), chairman of the Kansas City LGBTQ Commission, shares how he wasn’t always proud to be a Black queer man. But one heart-wrenching moment changed everything. Continue reading “Justice Horn On What It Took For Him To Be Out & Proud + More News”

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College Footballer Kennedy McDowell + Double Murder In Oz + More News

Out college football player Kennedy McDowell

Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Get to know Kennedy McDowell, the only out gay player in NCAA Division 1 college football. In a new interview, he shares the wildest football game he’s ever played, his favorite drag queen, and his great relationship with his brother. Continue reading “College Footballer Kennedy McDowell + Double Murder In Oz + More News”

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Former NFLer Esera Tuaolo + New Music From Bentley Robles + More News

Former NFL player Esera Tuaolo

Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Former football player Esera Tuaolo played for nine years in the NFL (1991-1999) while being closeted. After coming out in 2002 and sharing his story in his memoir Alone in the Trenches: My Life as a Gay Man in the NFL, Tuaolo spends much of his time today advocating for LGBTQ inclusion in sports. Continue reading “Former NFLer Esera Tuaolo + New Music From Bentley Robles + More News”

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Finland Could Elect Gay Prez + Out NFL Players + More News

Football player (image via Depositphotos)

Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: To date, there have only ever been 16 out gay or bisexual NFL players. Only one – Carl Nassib – came out while still playing. Check out this profile of three of the earliest – Dave Kopay, Jerry Smith, and Ray McDonald. Continue reading “Finland Could Elect Gay Prez + Out NFL Players + More News”

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Chatting With Bryan Ruby – Out Country Music Artist/Pro Baseball Player

Out country music artist Bryan Ruby (image via Instagram)

Today I’m chatting with Bryan Ruby, rising out country music singer/songwriter who’s just released his new holiday single, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Bryan first came to national prominence in September 2021 when he became the first active professional baseball player to come out as gay. Continue reading “Chatting With Bryan Ruby – Out Country Music Artist/Pro Baseball Player”