LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Transgender military service members pushed out under the Trump administration’s anti-trans policy were promised separation pay, but for many of those veterans, the money still hasn’t arrived. Plus,… Continue reading “Podcast: Gay Rom-Com ‘In Between’ + Trans Military Waiting On Separation Pay + More News”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: House Democrats are demanding answers from Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth about delayed separation pay for transgender service members forced out under the Trump administration’s military ban. Some trans vets have been waiting months and months for tens of thousands.
• New York Times: Last month, the Department of Homeland Security sent Nevada (my state!) a list of 185 names that it claimed identified noncitizens who had been improperly allowed to register to vote. Nevada looked into the claim and found every single person on the list was a lawful citizen. Continue reading “Trans Military Vets Waiting Months For Separation Pay + More News”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• Alternet: Gay dating app Grindr went down in Dallas the first day of the Republican “midterm elections” convention which happened to be in the same city. Coincidence? I think not…
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Wire Magazine. Continue reading “Grindr Goes Down In Dallas During GOP Convention + More News”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• NPR: Sixty years ago today, NBC aired the first episode of Star Trek, a TV show that became a pop culture phenomenon. Trek’s optimistic view of the future still resonates today as we grapple with racism, inclusivity, equity and more.
• Pink News: The 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles saw multiple LGBTQ+-connected shows and stars recognized, including wins for Hacks and Pluribus and a hosting award for The Traitors’ Alan Cumming. Continue reading “‘Star Trek’ Turns 60 + LGBTQ Wins At Creative Arts Emmys + More”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• Attitude Magazine: Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (above) shares about coming out, World Pride Amsterdam, and how to combat the far-right. Continue reading “Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten On Coming Out + More News”
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”
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”
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”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: The LA Dodgers honored Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, the first Major League Baseball players to come out as gay. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: LA Dodgers Honor Gay Trailblazers + ‘Miss You, Love You’ + More”
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’”