Biden Slams GOP For Anti-Pride Flag Provision In Spending Bill

The White House slammed House Republicans for slipping an anti-LGBTQ provision into the omnibus spending bill passed by Congress on Friday. Even though 50 anti-LGBTQ amendments that Republicans had tried to force into the government funding bill were defeated, a provision to ban Pride flags from flying over U.S. embassies did make it into the final language. Continue reading “Biden Slams GOP For Anti-Pride Flag Provision In Spending Bill”

Biden On Death Of Trans Teen Nex Benedict: ‘Bullying Is Hurtful And Cruel’

President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the suicide death of Oklahoma transgender teen Nex Benedict

President Joe Biden has issued a statement addressing the death of Oklahoma trans teenager Nex Benedict, who reportedly died of suicide after being harassed and bullied for months just for being who they were. Continue reading “Biden On Death Of Trans Teen Nex Benedict: ‘Bullying Is Hurtful And Cruel’”

Special Counsel: ‘No Criminal Charges Warranted’ In Biden Classified Docs Case

The Special counsel investigating classified documents found at the home of President Biden has found no charges are warranted after a year-long investigation

Special counsel Robert Hur has concluded his investigation into classified documents found at the home of President Joe Biden. “We conclude that no criminal charges are warranted in this matter,” said Hur’s report summarizing his yearlong probe. Continue reading “Special Counsel: ‘No Criminal Charges Warranted’ In Biden Classified Docs Case”

WorldPride Hero’s Conviction Reversed + More News

Mirco Olivieria (via Instagram)

Some news item you might have missed: • The Advocate: Mirco Olivieri (above), who was convicted for stopping an anti-LGBTQ assault during Sydney WorldPride last year, had his conviction overturned in court earlier this month. Olivieri stepped in when he saw two large men bullying a young gay man. Continue reading “WorldPride Hero’s Conviction Reversed + More News”