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Supreme Court Will Decide If Trump Is Ineligible For Colorado Ballot

Donald Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether or not Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on Colorado’s Republican primary ballot after that state’s Supreme Court ruled he had engaged in insurrection in his attempts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election. Continue reading “Supreme Court Will Decide If Trump Is Ineligible For Colorado Ballot”

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Bobby Berk Announces Departure From ‘Queer Eye’ + More News

Bobby Berk of Queer Eye

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Queer Eye star Bobby Berk has announced the 8th season of the Emmy Award-winning ‘make better’ show (premiering on January 24) will be his last. Continue reading “Bobby Berk Announces Departure From ‘Queer Eye’ + More News”

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Biden Concerned SCOTUS Ruling ‘Could Invite More Discrimination’ Against LGBTQ Americans

President Joe Biden issued a statement regarding today's ruling from the Supreme Court in 303 Creative v. Elenis, expressing concern the ruling could lead to more discrimination against LGBTQ Americans.
President Joe Biden (photo: White House by Cameron Smith)
President Joe Biden has issued a statement on today’s ruling from the Supreme Court in the case of 303 Creative v. Elenis, which delivered a license to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

“When one group’s dignity and equality are threatened, the promise of our democracy is threatened and we all suffer.” Continue reading “Biden Concerned SCOTUS Ruling ‘Could Invite More Discrimination’ Against LGBTQ Americans”

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Trump Complains About Unflattering Photos + More News

Donald Trump complained on social media that Fox News deliberately uses unflattering photos of him in their coverage.
The former guy
Some news items you might have missed: • JoeMyGod: Donald Trump complained on social media that Fox News deliberately uses unflattering photos of him in their coverage. Wait…there are flattering pics of the Donald? Continue reading “Trump Complains About Unflattering Photos + More News”

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Supreme Court Refuses To Block LGBTQ Student Group At Yeshiva University

In a rare loss for supporters of "religious freedom," the Supreme Court declined - on a 5 to 4 vote - a request from Yeshiva University to block a lower court order that requires the New York university to recognize a “Pride Alliance” LGBTQ student club.
The U.S. Supreme Court building
In a rare loss for supporters of “religious freedom,” the Supreme Court declined – on a 5 to 4 vote – a request from Yeshiva University to block a lower court order that requires the New York university to recognize a “Pride Alliance” LGBTQ student club. Continue reading “Supreme Court Refuses To Block LGBTQ Student Group At Yeshiva University”

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Ted Cruz Calls Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Ruling ‘Clearly Wrong’

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is going after same-sex marriage again.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said Saturday that he believes the historic 2015 ruling by the Supreme Court that made same-sex marriage was legal across the country was “clearly wrong.” You can always count on Ted to hate on LGBTQ folks. Continue reading “Ted Cruz Calls Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Ruling ‘Clearly Wrong’”

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Supreme Court Overturns Roe, Marriage Equality Is Next Target

The U.S. Supreme Court (2021)
The U.S. Supreme Court (public domain)
In a 6-3 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned its own historic Roe v. Wade ruling which made abortions legal in the U.S. And yes, the ruling is pretty much what we’ve been expecting for months. Continue reading “Supreme Court Overturns Roe, Marriage Equality Is Next Target”

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes History As 1st Black Woman On Supreme Court

In a historic vote, the Senate approved the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court by a vote of 53-47 The Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court on Thursday by a vote of 53-47. The historic confirmation will make Jackson the first Black woman to serve on the high court. Continue reading “Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes History As 1st Black Woman On Supreme Court”

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Senate Votes 53-47 To Bring SCOTUS Nominee To Final Floor Vote

Three Republican senators now say they will vote to approve Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson (screen capture)
The U.S. Senate voted 53-47 to bring the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the US Supreme Court to the full Senate after the judiciary committee deadlocked with an 11-11 tie. Continue reading “Senate Votes 53-47 To Bring SCOTUS Nominee To Final Floor Vote”