LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories you might have missed: • JoeMyGod: Nearly 700 Grindr users have joined a lawsuit in the UK accusing the gay dating app of sharing highly sensitive information, including HIV status, with third parties without their consent. Continue reading “Grindr Accused Of Sharing Users’ HIV Status + More News”
The Supreme Court declined to lift a ban after administrators at West Texas A&M University blocked an LGBTQ group from hosting a drag show on campus. Continue reading “Supreme Court Declines To Intervene In Texas College Drag Ban”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Prosecutors in San Francisco said they will proceed with a new trial for James Rickleffs after his convictions for the 2012 bondage and poppers murder and robbery of gay hairstylist Steven “Eriq” Escalon were overturned by an appellate court. Continue reading “Bondage/Poppers Murder Case To Get Retrial + More News”
This seems like a Nazi tactic – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on citizens and licensed professionals to play ‘secret police’ and report the parents of transgender minors to state authorities if it appears the minors are receiving gender-affirming medical care. Continue reading “TX Gov. Asks Citizens To Report Parents Of Transgender Kids”
In a legal decision regarding razor wire installed along the southern border ordered by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), the Supreme Court sided with the federal government, clearing the way for border patrol agents to remove the razor wire. Continue reading “SCOTUS Sides With Federal Govt On Texas Border Razor Wire”
Some news items you might have missed: • Axios: Florida House Republicans introduced new legislation Wednesday that would restrict certain flags in government buildings and schools, bringing the state one step closer to banning emblems like the LGBTQ+ pride flag. Continue reading “Florida Eyes Banning Pride Flags + More News”
U.S. border agents were prevented by Texas officials from saving a woman and two children who drowned in an attempt to cross the Rio Grande River. Continue reading “Texas Officials Prevent Border Agents From Saving Drowning Children”
A trans boy will be allowed to play the lead role in the upcoming production of OKLAHOMA! after all, following a tense school board meeting on Monday night. After nearly two weeks of controversy, school trustees directed the superintendent to reinstate Sherman High students in the roles they were cast in at the beginning of the month, prior to a decision to revoke their parts based on gender. Continue reading “Trans Boy Allowed To Play Lead In OKLAHOMA! After School Reversal”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The state of Mississippi has elected Fabian Nelson (above) as its first out gay lawmaker. Continue reading “Mississippi Elects 1st Out Gay Lawmaker + More News”
High school senior Max Hightower was cast as the lead in his school’s musical production of Oklahoma! as “Curley” in Sherman, Texas. But then the principal decided Max wouldn’t be allowed to play the role because he’s a transgender male. Continue reading “High School Bans Trans Senior From Playing Lead In OKLAHOMA!”