LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Supreme Court has ruled parents have a right to prevent their kids from reading books with LGBTQ characters.
In the case – Mahmoud v. Taylor – a group of Christian and Muslim parents said that their First Amendment rights were violated when schools used books that included LGBTQ characters or themes. Continue reading “SCOTUS: Parents Can Opt Kids Out Of Lessons With LGBTQ Books”
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has granted a partial stay of nationwide injunctions issued by district courts against Donald Trump’s executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship ruling that individual federal judges do not have the authority to issue nationwide injunction.
The decision gives Trump a procedural win, but leaves the issue of birthright citizenship unresolved. Continue reading “Supreme Court Curbs Injunctions That Block Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan”
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case today regarding Donald Trump’s claim he can revoke birthright citizenship. But the arguments centered on whether a ruling by federal judge in a single district can stop such a policy nationwide. Continue reading “Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Birthright Citizenship”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the iconic gay cowboy drama Brokeback Mountain is set for a limited re-release in cinemas. • Pink News: The leading contenders to be the next pope, and where they stand on LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading “The Return Of ‘Brokeback Mountain’ + Leading Pope Contenders On LGBTQ Rights + More News”
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case brought by Marlean Ames of Ohio, who says she’s the victim of “straight discrimination.” Continue reading “Supreme Court Appears Poised To Rule In Favor Of ‘Straight Discrimination’ Case”
Some news items you might have missed: • LOGO: American Idol alum David Archuleta goes totally candid in this fun interview with Johnny Sibilly. Continue reading “David Archuleta Gets Candid + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: California’s first state-wide survey of LGBTQ+ older adults showed overall high levels of satisfaction with their quality of life but also concerns about the well-being of transgender women. • Boy Culture: The GLBT Historical Society today launches Focus on Living: Portraits of Americans with HIV and AIDS, a new photography exhibition by San Francisco’s Roslyn Banish featuring portraits of people living with HIV including interviews. • Nepotism I: Donald Trump announced that he would name Charles Kushner, real estate exec and father-in-law of his daughter Ivanka, to serve as ambassador to France. Kushner received a pardon from Trump during his final days in office after Kushner had pleaded guilty in 2004 to 16 counts of tax evasion.
Breaking News: President-elect Trump said he would nominate the real estate executive Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, to be ambassador to France.
[image or embed] — The New York Times (@nytimes.com) November 30, 2024 at 1:53 PM
• Nepotism II: Trump also announced he would name Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany, as a senior adviser covering Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos describes himself as a “friend” of Sleiman Frangieh, currently Hezbollah’s endorsed candidate for Lebanon’s presidential vacancy. • Pink News: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday (December 4). The families of several trans children will appeal to the Court to strike down a ban on gender-affirming care in Tennessee. • OUT Magazine: Wicked: Part One is now the highest-grossing movie of all time based on a Broadway musical, having made $214.3 million at the domestic box office as of Friday, November 29. The previous title-holder was Grease, which has a lifetime gross of $190 million at the domestic box office.
‘Wicked’ just broke *even more* all-time records in box office sales https://t.co/tUfF87T76B
— Out Magazine (@outmagazine) December 1, 2024
The Supreme Court will decide whether a Tennessee state ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates the equal protection clause. Continue reading “Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge To Trans Healthcare Ban”
After nearly 3 hours of oral arguments, the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears inclined to limit the scope of the criminal case against former President Donald J. Trump. Continue reading “Supreme Court May Narrow Scope Of Criminal Case Against Trump”
The Supreme Court has agreed to review Donald Trump’s claim that he had absolute immunity from prosecution for actions taken while he was president. This means the trial may not be held before the 2024 presidential election in which Trump is seeking a return to office. Continue reading “SCOTUS Agrees To Review Trump’s Claim Of Immunity From Prosecution”