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No Senate Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Bill Before Midterms

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis), lead sponsor on the Respect for Marriage Act  which would codify same-sex marriage into law, told reporters today there will not be a Senate vote on the before the midterm elections.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin (image via official Facebook)
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis), lead sponsor on the Respect for Marriage Act  which would codify same-sex marriage into law, told reporters today there will not be a Senate vote on the bill before the midterm elections. Continue reading “No Senate Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Bill Before Midterms”

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Kit Connor + Summer Camp For LGBTQ Teens + More News

Heartstopper star Kit Connor announced he's deleted the Twitter app following accusations of 'queerbaiting' after being photographed holding the hand of a female co-star
L-R Kit Connor, Joe Locke of Heartstopper (via Netflix)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Heartstopper star Kit Connor announced he’s deleted the Twitter app following accusations of ‘queerbaiting’ after being photographed holding the hand of a female co-star of a film he’s shooting. Folks, Kit is 18 – please leave him and his sexuality alone. Continue reading “Kit Connor + Summer Camp For LGBTQ Teens + More News”

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Sheryl Lee Ralph And More Great Emmy Wins + More News

LGBTQ ally and forever Dreamgirl Sheryl Lee Ralph took home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in Abbott Elementary. This is an acceptance speech for the ages.
Sheryl Lee Ralph on her Emmy Award win (image via Emmys.com)
Some news items you might have missed: • Gayety: Check out highlights for LGBTQ artists and allies at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. My favorite moment – longtime LGBTQ ally and forever Dreamgirl Sheryl Lee Ralph took home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in Abbott Elementary. This is an acceptance speech for the ages. Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph And More Great Emmy Wins + More News”

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Ukraine Could Legalize Same-Sex Civil Partnerships

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has opened the door to legalizing same-sex civil partnerships in the country, in response to a petition that called for same-sex marriage to provide legal protections for partners of LGBTQ soldiers. Continue reading “Ukraine Could Legalize Same-Sex Civil Partnerships”