LGBTQ news and entertainment
More gruesome details have come to light regarding the kidnapping, torture and sexual assault leading up to the death of Sam Nordquist, a transgender Black man from Minnesota who was allegedly imprisoned in a small room of an upstate motel for a month before he died. Continue reading “More Details On Torture/Murder Of Sam Nordquist”
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: Mega-hit movie musical WICKED (10 Academy Award nominations and $727 million at the worldwide box office) will begin streaming March 21 on Peacock. The movie’s singalong version will also be available to stream on the same day along with a collection of bonus content. • Gay Times: Authorities say they don’t see evidence of a hate crime in the murder of trans man Sam Nordquist noting, “Sam and his assailants were known to each other, identified as LGBTQ+, and at least one of the defendants lived with Sam in the time period leading up to the instant offense.” Continue reading “‘WICKED’ Gets Streaming Date + Authorities See No Hate Crime In Trans Murder + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Instinct Magazine: Woofy Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy (above) has launched a monthly coffee table book club, and if you sign up now you get a free Polaroid of the freestyle skier au naturale. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Book Club + 5 Charged In Trans Man Murder + More News”
This is some pretty petty bullshit. The National Park Service (NPS) today removed references to transgender and queer people on the webpage for the Stonewall National Monument, shortening the LGBTQ+ acronym to LGB, standing for lesbian, gay and bisexual. Continue reading “Park Service Removes “T” From Stonewall Monument Website”
The Utah legislature has now passed a bill that prohibits trans students from living in college dorms that match their gender identity. So, now it’s not just bathrooms, some people want to ban trans folks from entire buildings… Continue reading “Utah Lawmakers Approve Bill Prohibiting Trans College Students From Gender-Aligned Dorms”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A former New Jersey police officer has been awarded $750,000 in her lawsuit against her former boss, who she claimed sexually harassed her and discriminated against her for being a lesbian. Continue reading “Lesbian Cop Wins $750K Settlement In Sex Harassment Lawsuit + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: International pop star P!NK has been praised for a defiant moment of trans solidarity at a benefit concert in LA while making a subtle dig at Donald Trump. Continue reading “P!NK Stands Strong For Trans Community At FireAid + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting transgender students, their teachers, and their schools. The order also bans discussion of trans people in classroom instruction. Continue reading “Cher Tries To ‘Turn Back Time’ + Trump Targets Trans Kids + More News”
Donald Trump has issued an executive order that would restrict federal funding and support for gender-affirming care for transgender minors and some adults, which he described as harmful and irreversible. Continue reading “Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Gender-Affirming Care For Minors”
White House officials have announced Donald Trump will sign an executive order today reversing protections for transgender people declaring that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female. The executive order will also end DEI programs and require the federal government to use the term “sex” instead of “gender.” Continue reading “Day One: Trump To Roll Back Trans Protections With Executive Order”