Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Pete Buttigieg (screen capture)Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: Folks are wondering if Transportation Sec Pete Buttigieg (who lives in Michigan) will run for the U.S. Senate now that longtime Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) has announced she won’t be running for reelection in 2024. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg For U.S. Senate? + More News”
(stock image via Depositphotos)The civil rights arm of the U.S. Education Department has begun an investigation into a Texas school district whose superintendent was recorded ordering librarians to remove LGBTQ-themed library books. Continue reading “Education Dept Investigating School District Removing LGBTQ-Themed Library Books”
Stephen “tWitch” Boss (screen capture)Some news items you might have missed:
• TMZ: Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, the famed DJ on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show, is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. If you are in crisis or despair please call: 988. Continue reading “Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Dead At 40 + More News”
(screen capture via NBC News)A white Texas teacher has unemployed himself after telling a class of students his race is “superior.” Continue reading “Teacher Fired After Telling Students His Race Is “Superior””
A federal judge has ruled that current federal guidelines requiring employers to provide protections for LGBTQ employees go too far in a lawsuit brought by virulently anti-LGBTQ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Continue reading “Trump Judge Rules Against Federal LGBTQ Guidelines”
Family Feud host Steve Harvey (screen capture)Some news items you might have missed:
• Queerty: In a recent episode, Celebrity Family Feud host Steve Harvey asked “Name something that’s better at a gay bar than other bars?” (p.s. we LOVE Family Feud in my house…) Continue reading “Family Feud And Gay Bars + More News Items”
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”
(image via Depositphotos)A 13-year-old transgender teen in Texas was pulled out of his classroom and interrogated by Department of Family and Protective Services investigators thanks to orders from Gov. Greg Abbott (R) who believes providing trans kids with gender-affirming care is “child abuse.” Continue reading “Transgender Teen In Texas Pulled From Class, Interrogated”
Legal eagle Chris Geidner reports that US District Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas has ruled that requiring employers to provide coverage for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) drugs which prevents the transmission of HIV, violates the religious rights of employers under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Continue reading “Judge: Requiring Employers To Provide Coverage For PrEP Violates Religious Rights”
(screen capture)A video of a woman acting out and attacking a Spirit Airlines agent at Dallas/Fort Worth airport has gone viral.
In the clip, the unnamed woman and the gate agent are yelling at each other as she repeating touches and pushes him. Continue reading “Video: Woman Slaps Spirit Airlines Agent, Gets Slapped Back”