LGBTQ news and entertainment
Republican U.S. House candidate Joe Arminio was asked to leave a forum for Delaware’s statewide candidates after he purposely misgendered his opponent, Rep. Sarah McBride (D), the first openly transgender member of the House of Representatives.
Arminio’s behavior was so douchey even the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate says he should drop out of the race (which McBride is going to win anyway). Continue reading “Delaware GOP Candidate Removed From Forum After Misgendering Opponent”
Some news stories for you on this cloudless 100 degree day in Las Vegas:
• The Advocate: The Trump administration is considering restoring an LGBTQ youth crisis hotline nearly a year after shutting them down.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Watermark Magazine remembering the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Continue reading “LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline + Fox News Proves Pride Is Fun + More”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• Variety: Bad Bunny has released a trailer for his upcoming appearance at Super Bowl LX featuring a series of dancers of all different ages and cultures. At one point, he dances with a young man in a football jersey, then a man in jeans, a white tee and a Stetson doing a full-on cowboy dance. Toward the end of the clip, Bad Bunny even dips that man. Continue reading “Bad Bunny Drops Trailer For Super Bowl Halftime Show + More”
Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) stormed out of a Congressional hearing today after being called out for being an asshole after misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE). Continue reading “GOP Rep Abruptly Ends Hearing After Being Called Out For Misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has put a freeze on all passport applications with an “X” sex marker and changes to gender identity on existing passports following Trump’s executive order. Continue reading “State Dept Puts Freeze On Passport Gender Changes + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT: This year’s edition of the Boxers NYC Bartender Calendar benefits Out My Closet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of under-resourced and unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. Continue reading “Still Time To Get Your 2025 Calendar + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Pink News: Danish handball star Villads Raahauge Jensen (above) has come out as gay in an Instagram post sharing that his teammates have been only positive in reacting to the news. Continue reading “Danish Handball Star Comes Out + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on HIV and other health issues impacting the LGBTQ community have raised concerns about how he would lead the agency if he is confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary. Continue reading “RFK Jr.’s Views On HIV Raises Concerns + John Krasinski + More News”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast – a Florida school district must restore dozens of LGBTQ-themed books to its libraries as part of a lawsuit settlement. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Doc-Film Explores Abraham Lincoln’s Private Life + More LGBTQ News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Conservative talking head Megyn Kelly lost her mind when she heard Taylor Swift endorsed VP Kamala Harris, and accused the pop star of wanting to sterilize children and chop off their body parts. Note: Swift endorsed Biden in 2020. Continue reading “Megyn Kelly Meltdown Over Taylor Swift Endorsing Harris + More News”