LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your while: • Variety: A list of 65 subtle nods to The Wizard of Oz and the Broadway stage production of WICKED in the spectacular new film iteration. I noticed many of these when I saw the movie, but not all. Continue reading “How Many WICKED Easter Eggs Did You Spot? + More News”
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is introducing a resolution to ban transgender women from using women’s restrooms in the House of Representatives, even though trans women have been using public restrooms for years. Continue reading “Nancy Mace Wants To Ban Trans Member Of Congress From Restrooms”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: The gays are joining the mass exodus from X and heading to Bluesky where, among other things, they are sharing their thirst-traps (above). Btw – you can follow me there here. Continue reading “Mass Exodus From X/Twitter To Bluesky + More News”
I could sit in my numbness regarding what happened last night, But, instead, I want to take a minute to focus on good news that came out of the 2024 elections including some history-making wins for LGBTQ candidates. Continue reading “Election Night 2024: There Was Some Good News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey shows that 54% of likely voters believe political attack ads targeting the transgender community have become “mean-spirited and out of hand.” Continue reading “Anti-Trans Ads Are A Turn-Off For Voters + More News”
The City Council of Odessa has banned transgender people from using restrooms outside of the sex assigned them at birth. Continue reading “Texas City Council Approves Anti-Trans Bathroom Ordinance”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner Matthew Smith, and a third man, James Jacobson, have been arrested on charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. Prosecutors say that Jacobson recruited young men for Jeffries and Smith for “sex events” held at their homes. Continue reading “Former Abercrombie CEO Arrested On Sex Trafficking Charges + More News”
“Not Losing You” is a two minute PSA micro-movie supporting trans youth amid the unrelenting anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeping the U.S., and during the 2024 election season. “Not Losing You” follows a blue-collar farming family in rural America — specifically the relationship between a father, Fuller (Michael Patrick McGill), and his teenage daughter, Holly (Sophie S.). Holly, assigned male at birth, comes out to her father as a trans girl. Continue reading “PSA: Powerful 2-Minute Video About Trans Girl + Her Dad”
Today, on National Coming Out Day, Trans Lifeline is launching a new platform called Hey! I’m Trans, which hopes to make it a little bit easier for anyone who is transgender to come out to their friends, family, co-workers, and of course, the online world. Continue reading “New Platform – ‘Hey! I’m Trans’ – Helps Making Coming Out Easier”
A new survey by the Centers for Disease Control of more than 20K high school students found about 3.3% say they identify as transgender and an additional 2.2% question their gender identity. Continue reading “Survey: 3.3% Of High School Students Identify As Transgender”