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Former Pro Baseball Player Marries Husband + More News

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. House, who came out as gay in 2022, married his husband, Ryan Neitzel, in New Orleans.

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. House (above), who came out as gay in 2022, married his husband, Ryan Neitzel, in grand style in New Orleans. The photos (below) show a beautiful event. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5RIFhJudnR/ • Reuters: Pope Francis found a surprising ally in his predecessor, Benedict XVI, when he spoke in favor of civil partnerships for same-sex couples. • LGBTQ Nation: Uganda’s constitutional court refused on Wednesday to annul or suspend an anti-LGBTQ law that includes the death penalty for homosexuality. https://twitter.com/lgbtqnation/status/1775504781978509783 • Metro Weekly: Right-wing shareholders pressured Best Buy to halt donations to LGBTQ organizations. • New York Times: The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal case in Manhattan (where he’s accused of covering up a sex scandal during the 2016 presidential campaign) rejected his last-ditch bid to delay a trial beyond April 15. Tick tock, Donald. https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1775631375946662150

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‘CATS’ Musical Returns To NYC + Exploring Queer Sydney + More News

Me in the national touring company of CATS as "Mistoffelees"

Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: A new production of the mega-musical CATS set to open in NYC in June 2024 promises an “immersive competition with all new ballroom and club beats, runway ready choreography, and an edgy eleganza makeover that moves the action from junkyard to runway.” Continue reading “‘CATS’ Musical Returns To NYC + Exploring Queer Sydney + More News”

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U.S. To Cut Uganda From Economic Program + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: The Biden administration will soon remove Uganda from a program that allows African countries to trade duty-free with the U.S. after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (above) signed extreme anti-homosexuality legislation into law. Continue reading “U.S. To Cut Uganda From Economic Program + More News”

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Brian Sims Put A Ring On It + More News

Brian Sims and Alex Drakos (via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed: • Instagram: Congratulations to civil rights activist Brian Sims, who’s now engaged to his beau, Alex Drakos, after popping the question on a beach in Hong Kong. In 2012, Sims became the first out gay lawmaker in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. Continue reading “Brian Sims Put A Ring On It + More News”

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Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News

Kennedy McDowell (image via Colorado State University)

Some news items you might have missed: • Outsports: Out defensive end Kennedy McDowell says he’s received nothing but support from his fellow Colorado State University football players since the publication of a national profile piece two weeks ago that included McDowell. Continue reading “Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News”

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Billy Porter Has “To Sell His House” Due To Actors Strike + More News

Emmy/Grammy/Tony Award winner Billy Porter says the actors' strike in Hollywood is forcing him to sell his house.
Billy Porter (photo: Meredith Truax)
Some news items you might have missed: • Deadline: Emmy/Grammy/Tony Award winner Billy Porter says the actors’ union strike in Hollywood is forcing him to sell his house. Continue reading “Billy Porter Has “To Sell His House” Due To Actors Strike + More News”

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Jury: Doc Found In Aretha’s Couch Is Valid Will + More News

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• AP News: A Michigan jury has decided that a handwritten document found stuffed in couch cushions at Aretha Franklin’s home after her 2018 death is her valid will. Continue reading “Jury: Doc Found In Aretha’s Couch Is Valid Will + More News”