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”
Positive Effects Of Adult LGBTQ Role Models For Queer Youth + More News
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey found two-thirds of LGBTQ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ adult role model in their day-to-day lives, which researchers found is associated with higher levels of self-reported life purpose. Continue reading “Positive Effects Of Adult LGBTQ Role Models For Queer Youth + More News”
New Pride Flag In London Gets Thumbs Down + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A new Pride flag was flown in London, and the internet really hates it. London Mayor Sadiq Khan posted the image on the Transgender Day of Visibility and felt the need to turn off comments on the post. Continue reading “New Pride Flag In London Gets Thumbs Down + More News”
John Cena Just Joined OnlyFans (!) + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Actor and WWE Superstar John Cena announced today that he’s officially on OnlyFans, declaring to the world that we now have a chance to see him “like you’ve never seen me before.” Continue reading “John Cena Just Joined OnlyFans (!) + More News”
Peacock’s “Couple To Throuple” + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Meet the gay couple looking for a third on Peacock’s “Couple to Throuple.” Continue reading “Peacock’s “Couple To Throuple” + More News”
Tennessee Approves Bill Allowing Any Anyone To Refuse To Officiate Same-Sex Weddings
The Tennessee legislature has approved Senate Bill 596, which will allow any officiants – including government officials – to decline to perform weddings between LGBTQ or interracial couples. Continue reading “Tennessee Approves Bill Allowing Any Anyone To Refuse To Officiate Same-Sex Weddings”
ACLU Wins $500K Settlement In Tennessee Anti-Drag Ordinance Lawsuit
The Tennessee city of Murfreesboro has been ordered to pay $500,000 as part of a settlement with the ACLU of Tennessee, ending an anti-LGBTQ ordinance that banned drag performances in public. Continue reading “ACLU Wins $500K Settlement In Tennessee Anti-Drag Ordinance Lawsuit”
1st Appearance Of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ 200 Years Ago Today + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Axios: Two hundred years ago today, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” — a.k.a. “The Night Before Christmas” — was published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel in New York. Years later, it was finally credited to wealthy Manhattan scholar Clement Clarke Moore. Continue reading “1st Appearance Of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ 200 Years Ago Today + More News”
Israel Approves Hostage Exchange Deal + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: The Israeli cabinet approved a deal in which Hamas will free dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza and the release of dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Continue reading “Israel Approves Hostage Exchange Deal + More News”
Vote To Expel George Santos From House Fails + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • HuffPost: Truth-challenged gay Rep. George Santos (R-NY) will remain in the House for a while longer after a vote to expel him failed. The resolution to oust Santos failed 179 to 213, with 19 members voting “present” and 22 not voting at all. Continue reading “Vote To Expel George Santos From House Fails + More News”