National Guard Shooter Granted Asylum By Trump Admin In April + More

The shooter who attacked two National Guard members on Wednesday was granted asylum by the Trump administration in April

Happy Friday! Some news items as we head into the weekend:

New York Times: The shooter who attacked two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday had worked with C.I.A.-backed military units in Afghanistan during the war there, and was granted legal asylum in the U.S. by the Trump administration in April 2025.

Them: As we officially head into the Christmas season, here’s a list of 15 LGBTQ holiday flicks from horror movies with a mistletoe twist to rom-coms like the 2020 romance “Dashing In December.Continue reading “National Guard Shooter Granted Asylum By Trump Admin In April + More”

DOJ Considering Gun Restrictions For Trans People + More LGBTQ News

Some news items you might have missed:

The Advocate: The Justice Department is considering restricting gun ownership for transgender people, following a deadly mass shooting at a Catholic church school in Minneapolis, in which the perpetrator has been alleged to be trans.

Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including Between The Lines rounding up a list of Winter Pride events across the country. Continue reading “DOJ Considering Gun Restrictions For Trans People + More LGBTQ News”

Man Threatened To Shoot Up Pride Event + Jinkx Monsoon On Bway + More News

Michael Wilcox (mug shot)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

LGBTQ Nation: Michael Wilcox (mug shot above) threatened to shoot up a Pride festival in Marion County, Florida. Then the FBI & cops showed up at his home.

OUT Magazine: Drag legend champion Jinkx Monsoon has been cast to play “Mary Todd Lincoln” in the Tony Award-winning Broadway play Oh, Mary!  The RuPaul’s Drag Race legend’s eight-week run is scheduled to start on August 4. Continue reading “Man Threatened To Shoot Up Pride Event + Jinkx Monsoon On Bway + More News”

Dancing Through Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday” + More News

Sunday in the Park with George at Axelrod PAC

Some news items you might have missed: • Axelrod PAC: Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George blazes with color, light, and dance in this vivid reimagining of the beloved musical starring Graham Phillips and Talia Suskauer. Directed/choreographed by Eamon Foley. Continue reading “Dancing Through Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday” + More News”

Trump To Skip First GOP Debate For Live Chat With Tucker Carlson

After weeks of teasing his followers, Donald Trump has reportedly decided to skip the first Republican presidential debate next Wednesday. 
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After weeks of teasing his followers, Donald Trump has reportedly decided to skip the first Republican presidential debate next Wednesday. According to reports, he will instead sit for an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson during the same time slot as the debate on Fox News. Continue reading “Trump To Skip First GOP Debate For Live Chat With Tucker Carlson”

News: Out Gymnast’s Amazing Floor Routine, Project Runway Returns + More

Heath Thorpe (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out Australian gymnast Heath Thorpe and his teammates are headed to the World Championships after winning the Oceania Continental Championships. Thorpe won the floor event for the second year in a row and came in second in the high bar. Continue reading “News: Out Gymnast’s Amazing Floor Routine, Project Runway Returns + More”

News: Netflix Orders Gay Marine Series + Hateful Montana Karens + More

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Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: Netflix has given a 10 episode order for “The Corps,” about Cameron, a bullied, gay high school student who joins the Marine Corps with his straight best friend, Ray — a dangerous move when being gay in the military meant jail time or worse. Continue reading “News: Netflix Orders Gay Marine Series + Hateful Montana Karens + More”

Ramin Karimloo Has Regrets About Social Media Gym Posts + More News

Ramin Karimloo (images via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Playbill: Broadway star Ramin Karimloo says he has some regrets over sharing his progress in the gym on social media as he bulked up for his Broadway debut in Les Miserables several years ago. Continue reading “Ramin Karimloo Has Regrets About Social Media Gym Posts + More News”