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Nyle DiMarco’s New Acting Gig + Out Democrat Making ‘Politics Sexy Again’ + More

Nyle DiMarco (photo: Denise Truscello)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Pink News: America’s Next Top Model winner Nyle DiMarco (above) is joining the cast of Hulu’s legal drama All’s Fair for season 2, in a role adapted especially for him, after originally being written as a hearing character.

• New York Times: Chris Gallant — a gay Black Hawk pilot, volunteer fireman, and Democrat running to represent Long Island in Congress — is making the most of life following the tabloid reveal of some racy photos from more than a decade ago. New campaign slogan – “Make politics sexy again.” Continue reading “Nyle DiMarco’s New Acting Gig + Out Democrat Making ‘Politics Sexy Again’ + More”

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Virginia Pastors Urge Voters To Reject Ballot Measure That Would Codify Same-Sex Marriage Rights

Same-sex marriage (image via Depositphotos)

A group of pastors are urging Virginians to vote “no” on Question 2 which would repeal the state’s unenforceable 2006 constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and codify same-sex marriage rights. Continue reading “Virginia Pastors Urge Voters To Reject Ballot Measure That Would Codify Same-Sex Marriage Rights”

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South Carolina Republicans Jump On ‘Overturn Same-Sex Marriage’ Bandwagon

Greetings from South Carolina

Republican lawmakers in South Carolina are jumping on the “overturn same-sex marriage” bandwagon with their own resolution calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its 2015 Obergefell ruling that legalized marriage equality nationwide. Continue reading “South Carolina Republicans Jump On ‘Overturn Same-Sex Marriage’ Bandwagon”

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Pulse Nightclub Demolished + Support For Same-Sex Marriage + More News

Pulse Nighclub (image via Depositphotos)

Some news stories you might have missed:

• Gayety: The building that housed Pulse Nightclub, where 49 people were killed in a 2016 mass shooting, was demolished on March 17 clearing the way for a long-awaited permanent memorial.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ friendly publications including OnlyFans ‘Superman’ Clark Gallagher covering Interview Magazine.

Continue reading “Pulse Nightclub Demolished + Support For Same-Sex Marriage + More News”

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DOGE Twink Used AI In Cancelling Federal Grants + Chaz Bono Got Married + More

Nathan Cavanaugh (screen cap)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: Former DOGE staffer Nathan Cavanuagh (above) says ChatGPT helped him and co-workers cancel grants mentioning ‘LGBTQ+.’ Cavanaugh admitted to having no experience in scholarly peer review and his decisions to cancel NEH grants were based on his personal judgement.

• PEOPLE: Chaz Bono married his longtime partner, Shara Blue Mathes, on March 8 in Los Angeles. His Oscar-winning mother, Cher, attended the “Hollywood Glam Formal” celebration. Continue reading “DOGE Twink Used AI In Cancelling Federal Grants + Chaz Bono Got Married + More”

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Breezy Johnson Wins 1st Team USA Gold In Milan + More News

American skier Breezy Johnson became the first out LGBTQ athlete (and the first American athlete) to win a gold medal at the Milan Winter Olympics

Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the week:

• Outsports: American skier Breezy Johnson became the first out LGBTQ athlete (and the first American athlete) to win a gold medal at the Milan Winter Olympics.

• LGBTQ Nation: After three decades, the organizers of Disney Gay Days — the unofficial annual fan event where LGBTQ+ people visit the Disney World theme park in Orlando, Florida — cancelled this year’s event citing the current political climate and loss of sponsorships. Continue reading “Breezy Johnson Wins 1st Team USA Gold In Milan + More News”

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Trans Skier To Compete At Winter Olympics + More News

2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan

Happy Friday! Some news items you might have missed:

• Them: 23-year-old Swedish skier Elis Lundholm set to make history as the first openly trans athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics. Although Lundholm is a trans man, he will compete in the women’s moguls and women’s dual mogul events in adherence to the current anti-trans restrictions of the IOC.

• The Advocate: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation today sending a slate of constitutional amendments to voters, including a measure that would finally erase the state’s ban on same-sex marriages and replace it with an affirmative right to marriage equality. Continue reading “Trans Skier To Compete At Winter Olympics + More News”

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Lady Gaga Reimagines Mr. Rogers + Marriage Equality Attacked (Again) + More

47 conservative groups are trying to overturn same-sex marriage using the tired narrative "gays are bad for children"

Some news items you might have missed:

• New Civil Rights Movement: 47 right-wing organizations have joined together to try to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell ruling that made same-sex marriage the law of the land by using the same tired lying narrative of “gays are dangerous to kids.”

• New Music: Lady Gaga has reimagined “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” by Fred Rogers (“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”) to be used for Rocket’s commercial during the Super Bowl on 2/8/26. Continue reading “Lady Gaga Reimagines Mr. Rogers + Marriage Equality Attacked (Again) + More”