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News: Manslaughter Charge Against Alec Baldwin Dropped + More News

Prosecutors are expected to drop manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust" in October 2021. Some news stories you might have missed: • Variety: Prosecutors are expected to drop manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” in October 2021. He could have faced up to 18 months in prison if convicted. Continue reading “News: Manslaughter Charge Against Alec Baldwin Dropped + More News”

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Trans Community Fears Backlash With Focus On Nashville Shooter’s Gender Identity

Tennessee's trans community waits in fear as police and media focus on the Nashville shooter's gender identity.
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Shortly after the deadly mass shooting at a Nashville elementary school on Monday that left 3 children and 3 adults dead, police announced the shooter was transgender. Within minutes, far-right politicians and activists began blaming the deadly incident on the suspect’s gender identity. And now, Tennessee’s trans community waits in fear. Continue reading “Trans Community Fears Backlash With Focus On Nashville Shooter’s Gender Identity”

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New Mexico Approves LGBTQ Protections + Stormy Daniels + More

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Some news items you might have missed: • The Hill:  New Mexico lawmakers have passed legislation to update the state’s anti-discrimination law by adding explicit protections for LGBTQ people. Continue reading “New Mexico Approves LGBTQ Protections + Stormy Daniels + More”

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Kansas Lawmaker: People In Drag Could Be Confusing To Children

A Kansas state lawmaker wants to criminalize being in drag around children and criminalize providing gender-affirming care to trans teens.
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Kansas state Sen. Mike Thompson says performers in drag could be confusing to children so they should be outlawed. So what about clowns? Or any other kinds of performers in costumes…like,  Santa Clauses? Continue reading “Kansas Lawmaker: People In Drag Could Be Confusing To Children”

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Brendan Fraser, HBOs ‘The Last Of Us’ + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Back in the spotlight thanks to his first Oscar nomination for The Whale, folks are remembering Brendan Fraser’s days as a hottie in his early films like George of the Jungle. Continue reading “Brendan Fraser, HBOs ‘The Last Of Us’ + More News”

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Arizona, Mississippi Lawmakers Approve Anti-Trans Bills + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Arizona Mirror: Republicans in the Arizona state Senate have introduced a bill that would bar teachers from using the pronouns or names that a student requests unless written parental permission is obtained first. Continue reading “Arizona, Mississippi Lawmakers Approve Anti-Trans Bills + More News”

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‘Real Friends Of WeHo’ Respond To Backlash + More News

The cast of ‘The Real Friends of WeHo’ (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Cast members of MTV’s new reality show The Real Friends of WeHo have responded to furious RuPaul’s Drag Race fans who are blaming them season 15 episodes being too short. btw – turns out they all aren’t really friends… huh. Continue reading “‘Real Friends Of WeHo’ Respond To Backlash + More News”

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JoJo Siwa Broke Up With Girlfriend Because She “Got Used For Views” + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: The break-up of the minute just got realer, as Dance Moms alum JoJo Siwa says she broke up with social media maven Avery Cyrus because she “got used for views and clout.” Continue reading “JoJo Siwa Broke Up With Girlfriend Because She “Got Used For Views” + More News”