LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• PEOPLE: Jazz singer Richard Cortez (above) has rediscovered and shared touching audio messages sent to him years ago by his late grandfather after Richard came out as gay. One of the cassette recordings has reached 3.5 million views, touching people around the world. Listen below. Continue reading “Touching Audio Messages From Grampa + ‘9-1-1’ Returns + More”
Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House have approved legislation that would enshrine nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people into state law.
House Bill 2103 passed in the chamber by a vote of 101-100. It would make discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity unlawful in areas of housing, employment, or access to public accommodations. Continue reading “Pennsylvania House Approves LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections”
Some news items for you as we close out the weekend:
• New York Times: In a 60-to-40 vote on Sunday night, the Senate cleared the way for a spending deal to end the government shutdown. A group of Democrats broke their party’s blockade to vote with Republicans.
• Pink News: As the Supreme Court decides whether to hear a case that threatens marriage equality, research published earlier this week found that 65.8% of Americans support same-sex couples’ right to marry. Continue reading “Senate Votes 60-40 To Begin Reopening Govt + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: The Art Museum of the Americas in Washington, D.C., has canceled two major exhibitions showcasing Black and LGBTQ+ artists, citing executive orders from Donald Trump targeting DEI initiatives. Continue reading “Art Museum Cancels Black & LGBTQ Exhibitions Citing Anti-DEI Orders + More News”
New polling in the battleground state of Pennsylvania shows Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge in a tight race over Donald Trump (48% – 45%) among likely voters. Continue reading “New Poll: Harris Leads Trump +3 In Pennsylvania”
Some news items you might have missed: • Philadelphia Gay News: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that would protect same-sex marriage in the commonwealth by repealing outdated language that remains in the state’s law that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. Continue reading “Protecting Same-Sex Marriage In Pennsylvania + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out actor/singer Luke Evans (above) tells Mens Health España he’s happy with his “middle-aged” physique, plus he chimes in on those James Bond rumors. Continue reading “Luke Evans On His ‘Middle-Aged’ Physique + More News”
Last night was quite the night at the polls as Democrats extended their winning streak in states across the country. Continue reading “Democrats Extend Winning Streak On Election Night”
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Show biz legend Donny Osmond (image via official Facebook)