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National PrEP Day + Trump Kills Massive Solar Energy Project + More

National PrEP Day via mistr

Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:

• The Advocate: Today is the first National PrEP Day — a new annual event dedicated to spreading information and awareness around HIV prevention, launched by MISTR, the largest tele-health platform for sexual health in the U.S.

• Mediaite: Republican candidate for governor of Virginia, current Lt. Gov Winsome Earle-Sears, raised some eyebrows during Thursday night’s debate when she said firing someone from their job for being gay is “not discrimination.” Continue reading “National PrEP Day + Trump Kills Massive Solar Energy Project + More”

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Deal On Qatar Air Force One ‘Gift’ Jet Close To Being Finalized

Donald Trump (via official White House photo)

A final agreement regarding the “donation” of a luxury jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One is expected within the next week.

When the “gift” was first announced, many experts predicted retrofitting the plane to Air Force One standards – basically a secure communication center in the sky – could cost as much as $1 billion and take years to complete.

There was also mention that the plane is expected to be handed over to Trump’s presidential library foundation following his departure from the White House, which many say would ultimately make the jet a gift to Trump. Continue reading “Deal On Qatar Air Force One ‘Gift’ Jet Close To Being Finalized”

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Trump: Air Force One Isn’t As ‘Impressive’ As Planes Owned By Arab Royals

Donald Trump

Donald Trump says he wants to accept the gift of a $400 million luxury jet because Air Force One is nearly 40 years old and not as “impressive” as the planes owned by Middle Eastern leaders. Continue reading “Trump: Air Force One Isn’t As ‘Impressive’ As Planes Owned By Arab Royals”

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Qatar: Reports Of Gifting Luxury Jet To Trump Are ‘Inaccurate’

According to ABC News, the royal family of Qatar may soon be gifting a super luxury jet for use by Donald Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation. With a value of about $400 million dollars, the “flying palace” would appear to be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government. Continue reading “Qatar: Reports Of Gifting Luxury Jet To Trump Are ‘Inaccurate’”

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Gay Man Entrapped By Qatar Police Finally Released + More News

Qatar (via Google Maps)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: Manuel Guerrero Aviña, a gay man from Britain who was jailed in Qatar after being entrapped by the police on Grindr, has finally been permitted to return to the United Kingdom after months of imprisonment in inhumane conditions. Continue reading “Gay Man Entrapped By Qatar Police Finally Released + More News”

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Lawsuit Accuses Kanye West Of Attacking Gays + More News

Kanye West (screen cap via BBC 1 Radio)

Some news items you might have missed: • Newsweek: In a new lawsuit, Kanye West has been accused of attacking gay people in a meeting, saying that they are “controlled by Bill Gates so they don’t have children for population control.” Continue reading “Lawsuit Accuses Kanye West Of Attacking Gays + More News”

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Team USA Adds Rainbow To Crest In Support Of LGBTQs At World Cup

(image via official Instagram)
Team USA is making quite the statement at the World Cup in Qatar by changing up  their crest with rainbow stripes to show support for the LGBTQ community. For folks who may not know, Qatar is the first Middle Eastern country to host the World Cup, and the nation has a deplorable record of anti-LGBTQ issues. Continue reading “Team USA Adds Rainbow To Crest In Support Of LGBTQs At World Cup”

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News Round-Up: November 8, 2021

Adelaide United footballer Josh Cavallo expressed concerns about playing in Qatar due to severely homophobic laws and social attitudes.

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Next year’s FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, but gay soccer player Josh Cavallo (above) is speaking out, saying he would not feel safe playing in a country where homosexuality is banned with punishments ranging from flogging and long prison terms to execution. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 8, 2021”