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News Round-Up: February 24, 2022
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Texas GOP Candidate Not Comfortable With ‘The Transgenders’
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News Round-Up: January 18, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • NewNowNext: World of Wonder announces the 9 queens from different Drag Race franchises around the world who will go wig-to-wig to be crowned the first global drag superstar on RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Versus the World. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 18, 2022”
Librarians Asked To Search For ‘Objectionable’ Children’s Books
A central Texas public library is shutting down for 3 days as librarians have been tasked with sifting through books for children and young adults to see if they contain “objectionable content” including LGBTQ issues. Continue reading “Librarians Asked To Search For ‘Objectionable’ Children’s Books”
9 Years In Prison For $1.6M COVID Fraud Spent On Lamborghini & Strip Clubs
A Texas man was sentenced today to more than 9 years in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans made available due to the pandemic. Continue reading “9 Years In Prison For $1.6M COVID Fraud Spent On Lamborghini & Strip Clubs”
Beto O’Rourke Announces Run For Texas Governor
Former congressman Beto O’Rourke has announced he will run for governor of Texas in the 2022 election. Continue reading “Beto O’Rourke Announces Run For Texas Governor”
School District Sued Over Short Hair Policy For Male Students
A judge in Texas has granted a request for a temporary restraining order against enforcement of Magnolia Independent School District’s hair policy that requires boys, but not girls, to maintain short hair. Continue reading “School District Sued Over Short Hair Policy For Male Students”
News Round-Up: October 15, 2021
Sharing just a few more headlines as we head into the weekend: • Edge Media: The Crown & Anchor (above) – Provincetown’s largest entertainment complex – is in the process of being sold to a longtime employee, Jonathan Hawkins, and his boyfriend and business partner, Paolo Martini. Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 15, 2021”
GOP Candidate Claims Victory For Having Suicide Hotline Webpage Removed
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) removed its LGBTQ youth resource page after a Republican challenging Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in next year’s election complained that tax dollars were being used to “promote transgender sexual policies.” Continue reading “GOP Candidate Claims Victory For Having Suicide Hotline Webpage Removed”