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Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More

Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Ireland

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss transgender Air Force troops’ retirement lawsuit.

The plaintiffs – including Master Sgt. Logan Ireland (above) –  are suing after the government unlawfully stripped them of retirement pay and benefits after promising they could leave military service with early retirement.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including “Off Campus” star Belmont Cameli covering the latest from OUT Magazine.

Continue reading “Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More”

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Judge Wants Answers About Hegseth’s Testosterone Double Standard

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, currently overseeing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s ban of transgender military service members, wants the Pentagon to explain Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s newly-announced testosterone treatment program after using the same hormone care to justify kicking trans troops out of the military. Continue reading “Judge Wants Answers About Hegseth’s Testosterone Double Standard”

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House Rejects Amendment To Codify Anti-Trans Military Ban

Transgender troops

By a vote of 212-217, the House of Representatives rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would codify Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military into law.

The amendment was sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). Four Republicans voted with Democrats to defeat the measure. Continue reading “House Rejects Amendment To Codify Anti-Trans Military Ban”

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Hegseth After Losing Trans Ban: ‘See You At SCOTUS’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Yesterday, I reported the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a ruling that blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to expel transgender service members.

The ruling by a 3-judge panel found the ban was motivated by animus and therefore unconstitutional. The decision did, however, allow the Pentagon to enforce its ban against transgender individuals seeking to enlist. Continue reading “Hegseth After Losing Trans Ban: ‘See You At SCOTUS’”

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Appeals Court Allows Transgender Troops To Remain In Military

Transgender troops

A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that blocks the Trump administration from discharging transgender troops from the U.S. military.

The appeals court panel’s 2-1 decision largely upholds a March 2025 ruling by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington, D.C.

Reyes concluded that Trump’s executive order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights. Continue reading “Appeals Court Allows Transgender Troops To Remain In Military”

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50th Anniversary Reunion Of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ + More News

Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite for 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Gr8erDays: Matt Rettenmund shares his ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience attending the 50th anniversary reunion of the cast of the 1970s hit TV series Charlie’s Angels at PaleyFest (above) including Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. I was a huuuuuuge fan of the show back in the day 🙂 Continue reading “50th Anniversary Reunion Of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ + More News”

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Remembering Early 90s Phone-Sex Lines + ‘Micropenis’ Infighting Is Funny + More

ad for phone-sex lines (image via The Caftan Chronicles)

Some news stories you might have missed:

• Caftan Chronicles: Tim Murphy chats with Brian Herrera, who went from early 90s phone-sex worker to Princeton professor, about those infamous phone-sex lines the gays used to hook up before the Internet exploded just a few years later.

• JoeMyGod: The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper dives into the recent infighting among MAGA pundits turning on each other via “micropenis” allegations. Continue reading “Remembering Early 90s Phone-Sex Lines + ‘Micropenis’ Infighting Is Funny + More”

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‘The Queen Of Versailles’ To Close Early + Appeals Court Upholds Military Trans Ban + More

Kristin Chenoweth in "The Queen of Versailles (official Facebook)

Some news stories you might have missed:

• Playbill: Broadway’s “The Queen of Versailles” starring Kristin Chenoweth has moved up its final performance to December 21 due to “harsh economic realities.” Following very mixed reviews, the show announced it would close after the holidays on January 4. Continue reading “‘The Queen Of Versailles’ To Close Early + Appeals Court Upholds Military Trans Ban + More”

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Podcast: ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Jonathan Bailey + Marriage Equality At SCOTUS + More

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is the first out gay man to be named PEOPLE Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive.” Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Jonathan Bailey + Marriage Equality At SCOTUS + More”