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Pentagon DEI Purge Includes Historic ‘Enola Gay’ Aircraft + More

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

Mentions of the Enola Gay (the B-29 bomber that dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima) and the pioneering women who completed Marine infantry training are among thousands of online posts slated for removal as the Defense Department seeks to eliminate content related to DEI. The Enola Gay (which was named after the pilot’s mother) was flagged for homosexuality because “gay.” The bomb that was dropped was nicknamed “Little Boy.” Grooming? Continue reading “Pentagon DEI Purge Includes Historic ‘Enola Gay’ Aircraft + More”

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Defense Sec Halts Promotions + Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Service Members

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an immediate halt to gender-affirming care for transgender service members and paused promotions for those with a history of gender dysphoria (i.e. trans people). Continue reading “Defense Sec Halts Promotions + Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Service Members”

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Senators Receive Signed Affidavit Containing Allegations Against Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

A former sister-in-law to Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, has presented the Senate with a sworn affidavit that Hegseth’s behavior during the marriage caused his second wife to fear for her safety. Continue reading “Senators Receive Signed Affidavit Containing Allegations Against Pete Hegseth”

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Anti-Gay Vandal Gets Sweetheart Deal + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Tampa Bay Times: Dylan Brewer, who performed several burnouts in a pickup truck in order to vandalize a Pride crosswalk, has been sentenced to probation, community service, and is required to pay $5K to repair the damage. Note – a crowdfunding “defense fund” raised over $36K for him. Continue reading “Anti-Gay Vandal Gets Sweetheart Deal + More News”

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Hegseth Reverses On Gays In The Military

Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

Funny how one’s opinion “changes” when you’re suddenly up for a big, powerful job. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, who just last month said during a podcast appearance that gays in the military are a “Marxist” agenda, told reporters today he now supports the gays in uniform. Quel surprise… Continue reading “Hegseth Reverses On Gays In The Military”

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Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored As ‘Advocate Of The Year’ + More News

Sheryl Lee Ralph is the 2024 Advocate of the Year

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Broadway/TV star Sheryl Lee Ralph received The Advocate of the Year award at the Out100 event Wednesday night where she spoke of being inspired by the LGBTQ+ community and shared wisdom about what advocacy means to her. Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored As ‘Advocate Of The Year’ + More News”

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GOP Senators Unsure About Pete Hegseth For Defense Sec.

Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

As bad news after bad news keeps piling up for Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, who’s been accused of sexual assault and public drunkeness, several outlets are reporting Trump is now considering dropping Hegseth for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to head up the Pentagon. Continue reading “GOP Senators Unsure About Pete Hegseth For Defense Sec.”

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New Music From Omar Apollo + Marine Charged In Hate Crime + More

Omar Apollo (photo: Altor Laspiur)

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Benjamin Michael, a former U.S. Marine, has been charged with a hate crime after a Maryland tattoo shop’s surveillance camera caught him tearing down their LGBTQ+ Pride flag (click pic to play). Continue reading “New Music From Omar Apollo + Marine Charged In Hate Crime + More”