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Russia’s Parliament Approves Law Banning LGBT “Behavior”

Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russia’s parliament has approved legislation supported by President Vladimir Putin that expands the country’s prohibition of “LGBT propaganda” and bans the “demonstration” of LGBT behavior. In other words, queer folks will get fined for being perceived as “acting gay.” Continue reading “Russia’s Parliament Approves Law Banning LGBT “Behavior””

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Neighbors Rally Around Couple After Pride Flag Burned + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A progress Pride flag was burned at the home of a gay couple in Boise, Idaho, after one flag had been stolen and another vandalized earlier. Neighbors and others rallied around the couple by flying Pride flags for the first time. Continue reading “Neighbors Rally Around Couple After Pride Flag Burned + More News”

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Gays Have A Problem With New Grindr CEO + More News

Photo of the gay dating app Grindr
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Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Grindr has a new CEO, George Arison, who has apparently aligned himself with Donald Trump and conservative policies at times. Plus, he has been known to support politicians who rolled back rights for trans children after getting elected. Continue reading “Gays Have A Problem With New Grindr CEO + More News”

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Hugh Jackman Will Wolverine Once Again + More News

Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (image: 20th Century Studios)
Some news items you might have missed: • Twitter: Hugh Jackman said 2016’s “Logan” would be his last appearance as Wolverine. Then last night, Ryan Reynolds posted this video clip – 37.5 million views at this writing. Continue reading “Hugh Jackman Will Wolverine Once Again + More News”

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Report: Russia Spent Millions To Influence Politics In Dozens Of Countries

Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
This would be some of that “interference” we kept hearing about regarding the 2016 election? A new report reveals massive spending by Russia in efforts to influence elections and politics in dozens of countries. Continue reading “Report: Russia Spent Millions To Influence Politics In Dozens Of Countries”

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Rugby Player Defends Homophobic Teammates + More News

Dylan Walker (via Wikipedia/CC license)
Some news items you might have missed: • Daily Mail: Australian rugby player Dylan Walker is defending his 7 teammates who boycotted a match against the Sydney Roosters refusing to wear the club’s controversial Pride jersey, even though he has a gay brother and transgender sister. Continue reading “Rugby Player Defends Homophobic Teammates + More News”

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Russia Confirms Prisoner Exchange Talks Are Underway

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
For the first time, Russian authorities have confirmed talks are underway regarding a possible prisoner swap to secure the release of out WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. Continue reading “Russia Confirms Prisoner Exchange Talks Are Underway”