Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
President Joe BidenSome news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: John Casey takes a look at President Joe Biden’s LGBTQ history-making year – from codifying marriage equality to calling for protections for trans people. Continue reading “Biden’s LGBTQ History-Making 2022 + More News”
The Abbey in West Hollywood (via official Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Police responded quickly to the Abbey in West Hollywood, a popular area bar catering to the LGBTQ community, after a man with a gun was seen inside. Continue reading “Police Respond Quickly To Gunman Spotted At WeHo Bar + More News”
(image via Depositphotos)The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) again, sending the landmark legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk where it will be signed into law. Continue reading “House Approves Respect For Marriage Act By Vote Of 258-169”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, Congress is thisclose to codifying same-sex marriage rights into law after the US Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Same-Sex Marriage, Kit Connor, BROS + More News”
Donald TrumpSome news items you might have missed:
• CNN: Following last week’s decision by the Supreme Court to not reverse lower courts’ decisions on the matter, the House Ways and Means Committee now has six years of Donald Trump’s federal tax returns. Continue reading “Trump’s Taxes, Wrestle Wednesday + More”
(screen capture via PBS News Hour)By a vote of 61-36, the U.S. Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act today which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. Continue reading “Senate Votes 61-36 In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Rights”
Matthew William Bishop (via Instagram)Some news items I think are worth your time:
• Out: American Horror Story: NYC may have ended but our crush on the season’s breakout star, Matthew William Bishop (who played the dark villain ‘Big Daddy’) continues. More photos of the beefy actor at the link. Continue reading “‘AHS:NYC’s Matthew William Bishop Is A ‘Big Daddy’ + More”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, I cover what we know so far about the deadly Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs which resulted in 5 dead and 17+ injured. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Deadly Club Q Shooting, Pro Basketball Player Comes Out + More”
JoJo Siwa (image via Facebook)Some news items you might have missed:
• Cat fight: Candace Cameron Bure (formerly of Full House fame) said she only wants to make Christmas movies that “keep traditional marriage at the core” — and Jojo Siwa was having none of that! Continue reading “JoJo Siwa Rips Candace Cameron Bure + More News”
The Respect for Marriage bill crossed a major threshold in the U.S. Senate today after a procedural vote garnered 62 Yays to 37 Nays. Twelve Republicans joined all 50 Democrats in voting in favor of the legislation. Continue reading “Same-Sex Marriage Bill Moves Forward In Senate Vote 62-37”