LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced it will begin phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans, referencing Donald Trump’s executive order that mandates the federal government to recognize only two genders. Continue reading “Veterans Affairs Will Phase Out Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Vets”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • GLAAD: Lots of celebrity guests are confirmed to attend the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 27, 2025. List of attendees and performers at the link. • NBC News: Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could ban Pride marches and enshrine in the constitution that Hungary will recognize only two sexes, male and female. Continue reading “Hungary Could Ban Pride Parades + GLAAD Media Award Celebs + More News”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis lost in court again in her fight against same-sex marriage. I take a look at what would happen IF her case reached the Supreme Court. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Marriage Equality Isn’t Going Anywhere + Military Trans Ban + New Sitcom ‘Mid-Century Modern’”
Some news items for you on this fine Hump Day: • The Advocate: A Defense Department memo filed in federal court confirms that people with gender dysphoria or who have undergone any transition-related medical care are ineligible to serve, with only rare waivers available under extremely limited circumstances. Continue reading “Pentagon Memo Details US Military Trans Ban + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • them: Out gay costume designer Paul Tazewell (above) became the first Black man to win an Oscar for ‘Best Costume Design’ last night for his brilliant work on the mega-hit movie musical WICKED. Continue reading “History Made With WICKED Oscar Win + More News”
The Department of Defense issued its new military policy on Wednesday banning all transgender people who are living as themselves from joining or continuing to serve in the military. Under the policy, transgender U.S. service members will be separated from the military within the next two months unless they receive an exemption. Continue reading “Defense Dept Will Identify & Remove Transgender Service Members”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: Amid all the dark news lately we can all use a distraction, so I recommend the charming new gay romantic comedy “Bonus Track.” Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: New Gay Rom-Com ‘Bonus Track’ + Def Sec Halts Gender-Affirming Care + More”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an immediate halt to gender-affirming care for transgender service members and paused promotions for those with a history of gender dysphoria (i.e. trans people). Continue reading “Defense Sec Halts Promotions + Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Service Members”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Two civil rights lawyers who led the fight against Trump’s first transgender military ban explain why the Donald’s new trans ban has far-reaching consequences beyond the military. Continue reading “Consequences Of New Trans Military Ban + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Caroline Kennedy said in a letter to U.S. senators that her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (above) is a “predator,” and urged them not to confirm him to be HHS secretary. Continue reading “Caroline Kennedy Calls Her Cousin RFK Jr. ‘A Predator’ + More News”