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Texas House Committee Approves Raising Purchase Age For Semi-Automatic Weapons

A Texas House committee advanced a bill today that would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles. Perhaps it was just the timing after this weekend’s deadly mass shooting at an Allen shopping mall, but a Texas House committee advanced a bill today that would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. Continue reading “Texas House Committee Approves Raising Purchase Age For Semi-Automatic Weapons”

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Neighbor Shoots/Kills 5 After Being Asked To Stop Firing Rifle At Night

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A Texas man shot and killed five people, including an 8-year-old, after a neighbor asked him to stop shooting his AR-15-style rifle in his front yard late at night as their baby was sleeping. Continue reading “Neighbor Shoots/Kills 5 After Being Asked To Stop Firing Rifle At Night”

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News: George Santos Says He’s “Never” Leaving Congress + More

Rep. George Santos (R-NY) says he’s never ever ever leaving Congress.
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Some news stories you might have missed: • Queerty: Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) told a group of Washington DC Young Republicans he will always fight against the “rainbow mafia,” and that says he’s never ever ever leaving Congress. Continue reading “News: George Santos Says He’s “Never” Leaving Congress + More”

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Texas Bill Could Revoke Local LGBTQ Protections

Scorched earth, apocalyptic sign reading 'Welcome to Texas' Texas Republicans are currently advancing new legislation that would basically overturn local regulations across the state from LGBTQ rights ordinances to water restrictions during droughts.
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Texas Republicans are currently advancing new legislation that would basically overturn local regulations across the state from LGBTQ rights ordinances to water restrictions during droughts. The move is an apparent effort to weaken bluer cites and counties in the Lone Star state. Continue reading “Texas Bill Could Revoke Local LGBTQ Protections”

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News: Fitness Guru Shaun T + Kansas Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill + More

Fitness guru Shaun T (via Instagram)
Some news stories you might have missed: • OUT: Fitness guru Shaun T – famous for the Insanity and Hip Hop Abs workouts – has launched his own OnlyFans account with his husband titled “Wine Night After Dark.” Continue reading “News: Fitness Guru Shaun T + Kansas Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill + More”

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News: Judge Orders LGBTQ Books Returned To Libraries + Hugh Sheridan + More

A federal judge in Texas ruled that at least 12 books removed from public libraries by Llano County officials, many because of their LGBTQ content, must be placed back onto shelves within 24 hours.
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Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A federal judge in Texas ruled that at least 12 books removed from public libraries by Llano County officials, many because of their LGBTQ content, must be placed back onto shelves within 24 hours. Continue reading “News: Judge Orders LGBTQ Books Returned To Libraries + Hugh Sheridan + More”

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News: Lukas Gage + Brian Michael Smith + Twitter Blue + More

Lukas Gage (The White Lotus) confirmed everyone's suspicions about his relationship with hairstylist Chris Appleton. "I’m very happy. Very much in love."
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Some news items you might have missed: • Buzzfeed: During an appearance on Today, Lukas Gage (The White Lotus) confirmed everyone’s suspicions about his relationship with hairstylist Chris Appleton. “I’m very happy. Very much in love.” Continue reading “News: Lukas Gage + Brian Michael Smith + Twitter Blue + More”