Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
President Joe Biden joined a group of striking autoworkers in Belleville, Michigan, today as a gesture of support to the United Automobile Workers labor union.
It’s the first time in American history a sitting president has come out and stood on a picket line. Continue reading “President Biden Joins Auto Workers On Picket Line”
President Joe Biden (photo: White House by Cameron Smith)President Joe Biden denounced the hideous shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, where a 21-year-old white gunman killed three Black people at a Dollar General Store on Saturday. Continue reading “President Biden Denounces White Supremacist Shooting In Florida”
President Joe Biden (photo: White House by Cameron Smith)President Joe Biden has issued a statement on today’s ruling from the Supreme Court in the case of 303 Creative v. Elenis, which delivered a license to discriminate against LGBTQ people.
“When one group’s dignity and equality are threatened, the promise of our democracy is threatened and we all suffer.” Continue reading “Biden Concerned SCOTUS Ruling ‘Could Invite More Discrimination’ Against LGBTQ Americans”
President Joe Biden will host the largest White House Pride Month celebrationPresident Joe Biden had planned to host what was expected to be the largest White House Pride Month celebration in history today. But due to the clouds of smoke from Canada affecting large portions of the northeast, the event has been rescheduled for Saturday. Continue reading “Thousands To Attend White House Pride Event”
President Joe BidenAs he did in his first two years in the White House, President Biden has issued a presidential proclamation recognizing June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month. Continue reading “Biden Issues Presidential Proclamation For Pride Month 2023”
President Joe Biden (photo: public domain/White House)Some news stories you might have missed:
• Washington Blade: President Joe Biden on Monday condemned Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act that the country’s president has signed. Biden says he has directed the National Security Council to evaluate the implications of the law on all aspects of U.S. engagement with Uganda. Continue reading “News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More”
President Joe Biden issues a formal proclamation regarding The Lavender ScarePresident Joe Biden issued a formal proclamation today noting the 70th anniversary of the “Lavender Scare,” which launched a vast witch hunt for LGBTQ Americans.
Thousands of known or suspected gay and lesbian Americans who were working for the U.S. government were fired as a result. Continue reading “Biden Issues Proclamation On 70th Anniversary Of ‘Lavender Scare’ Which Cost LGBTQs Their Jobs”
President Joe Biden (via Flickr/White House)President Joe Biden officially announced he will be running for a second term as president in the 2024 elections. Continue reading “President Joe Biden Announces Bid For Reelection”
President Joe Biden issues presidential proclamation on Transgender Day of VisibiltyPresident Biden issued a presidential proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility wherein he criticized the glut of anti-trans bills filed in state legislatures across the country.
He also called on Congress to to pass the Equality Act and “extend long-overdue civil rights protections to all LGBTQI+ Americans to ensure they can live with safety and dignity.” Continue reading “President Biden Issues Proclamation On Transgender Day Of Visibility”
Armie HammerSome news items you might have missed:
• OUT: Armie Hammer has spoken out for the first time since he was accused of sexual abuse, harassment, and inappropriate behavior toward several women two years ago. The actor also says that he was sexually abused by a youth pastor when he was 13 years old. Continue reading “Armie Hammer Breaks His Silence + More News”