LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• OUT: My buddy Ricky Cornish shares his top picks where to get the biggest bang for your tourism bucks in Las Vegas. And I agree with them all.
• New Music: Out country music artist Ry Rivers shows off some muscular vocals in his new music video as he wonders what’s it like to “Kiss A Cowboy.” #InquiringMindsWantToKnow Continue reading “New Music From Ry Rivers + Best Bang For Your Vegas Buck In Vegas + More News”
This is really hideous. The Republican-controlled Texas legislature on Saturday passed a bill that would ban school clubs that support gay teens.
Democrats condemned the legislation saying it endangers LGBTQ kids – who are just looking for a safe space to be themselves – and strips them of their dignity. Continue reading “Texas Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning LGBTQ Student Clubs”
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk—a far-right federal judge in the Northern District of Texas with a record of aligning with ultra-conservative legal positions—issued a ruling last week declaring that Title VII does not protect LGBTQ people from workplace discrimination. Continue reading “Texas Judge Rules It’s Ok To Discriminate Against LGBTQ People”
Twenty-two years after the U.S. Supreme Court found a Texas law criminalizing homosexual conduct unconstitutional (Lawrence v. Texas), lawmakers in the Texas House have (finally) voted to remove the ban on gay sex from the books. Continue reading “Texas Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Ban On Gay Sex”
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”