LGBTQ news and entertainment
On Monday, the Texas House approved H.B. 229, a measure that mandates state agencies to define an individual’s sex strictly based on biological characteristics at birth. Continue reading “Texas House Approves Bill That Would Effectively Erase Trans Identities”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Pink News: Matt Bomer (currently starring in Mid-Century Modern) has shared details about navigating his favorite sex scene with co-star Jonathan Bailey in their acclaimed LGBTQ series Fellow Travelers. Continue reading “Matt Bomer’s Favorite Sex Scene + Billie Jean King + More News”
A bill introduced in the Texas legislature would require Texans to show their photo ID in order to buy a dildo online. Continue reading “Texas Bill Would Require Photo ID To Buy Dildos Online”
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) died two months into his first term representing congressional district 18 as a member of the House of Representatives. His funeral was held March 15. And yet, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) – who has the sole power to call a special election to fill the seat – has yet to do so. Gee, wonder why…? Continue reading “TX Gov Still Hasn’t Called Special Election To Fill Dem House Seat”
If it seems like there’s a LOT of anti-LGBTQ legislation being filed in states, you’re not crazy. In Texas alone, Republican state lawmakers have filed dozens of bills that would negatively affect LGBTQ Texans. Continue reading “Over 80 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Filed By Texas Lawmakers”
A federal judge has upheld the First Amendment rights of a student group at Texas A&M who planned an upcoming drag show on the College Station campus. Continue reading “Federal Judge Bars Texas A&M From Canceling Drag Show”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Luke Macfarlane (above), the star of Hallmark Plus’s new home remodeling show Home Is Where the Heart Is, shares how his religious faith helps him during these scary times for LGBTQ Americans. • LGBTQ Nation: Former cable news anchor Don Lemon says he was sexually harassed by multiple colleagues (men and women) during his time at CNN. Continue reading “Luke Macfarlane’s New Hallmark Plus Show + Don Lemon + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A Hungarian immigrant is charged with the murders of two elderly gay men in Miami. He could be the first person to receive a mandatory death penalty sentence under a new Florida law. • New Music: Out Grammy Award winning pop star Chappell Roan drops her twangy, country-inspired single “The Giver.” Continue reading “Murders In Miami + Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Salon: A proposed Texas state law would make identifying as transgender a felony calling it “identity fraud.” • OUT: Orville Peck, the masked gay country singer, and The Wiggles, the Australian children’s music group, have teamed up for a new country song that celebrates the queer community and nods to viewers who are in the know – “Friends of Dorothy.” Continue reading “Orville Peck And ‘Friends Of Dorothy’ + Another Anti-Trans Bill In TX + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: MSNBC makes history with two out gay Black anchors – Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels (above) – cohosting a new version of The Weekend. Continue reading “MSNBC Makes History With Two Black Gay Anchors + More News”