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Family Feud And Gay Bars + More News Items

Family Feud host Steve Harvey
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”

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Sheryl Lee Ralph And More Great Emmy Wins + More News

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.
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”

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Transgender Teen In Texas Pulled From Class, Interrogated

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."
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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”

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Judge: Requiring Employers To Provide Coverage For PrEP Violates Religious Rights

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). 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”

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Video: Woman Slaps Spirit Airlines Agent, Gets Slapped Back

An argument that became physical at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport involving a Spirit Airlines agent went viral
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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”

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Texas: Busing Border Migrants To DC Could Cost State $1.6 Million

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (screen capture)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to bus undocumented immigrants from the border to Washington, D.C. in order to embarrass President Biden apparently has came with a price tag of more than $1.6 million. And Lone Star state taxpayers could be on the hook for the bill. Continue reading “Texas: Busing Border Migrants To DC Could Cost State $1.6 Million”

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Boston LGBTQ Senior Housing Project Defaced + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Boston.com: LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit that works to create affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors, said in a Facebook post Sunday that signs at The Pryde — their current housing project in Hyde Park — had anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech spray-painted on them. Continue reading “Boston LGBTQ Senior Housing Project Defaced + More News”

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Pregnant Woman Argues HOV Ticket Citing Unborn Child Is A ‘Person’

Pregnant woman driving claims her fetus qualifies as a person so she can use the HOV lane
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A pregnant woman in Dallas attempted to argue her way out of a ticket after using the HOV lane even though she was alone in the car. Her argument? In light of the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, and numerous Texas officials arguing a fetus is a person, she told the officers there were two people in the car: herself and the 34-week-old fetus in her stomach. Continue reading “Pregnant Woman Argues HOV Ticket Citing Unborn Child Is A ‘Person’”