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News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the anniversary of the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building.
President Joe Biden (photo: public domain/White House)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Washington Blade: President Joe Biden on Monday condemned Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act that the country’s president has signed. Biden says he has directed the National Security Council to evaluate the implications of the law on all aspects of U.S. engagement with Uganda. Continue reading “News: Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law + More”

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Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Includes Life In Prison, Death Penalty

Uganda has adopted one of the world's most restrictive anti-LGBTQ measures that includes the death penalty in some cases.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (screen capture)
The president of the conservative East African nation of Uganda has signed one of the world’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ laws that not only intensifies a crackdown on queer folks, but includes the death penalty in some cases. Continue reading “Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Includes Life In Prison, Death Penalty”

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Woman Sues Over All-Male Policy At Gay Clothing-Optional Resort + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: A Florida woman has filed a complaint alleging she was discriminated against by the Key West resort Island House because she wasn’t allowed to stay the all-male, clothing-optional hotel. Continue reading “Woman Sues Over All-Male Policy At Gay Clothing-Optional Resort + More News”

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Ugandan President Wants Anti-LGBTQ Bill To Include “Rehabilitation” Measures

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has announced he plans to sign into law the severe anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in his country's parliament last month once provisions are added to "strengthen" the bill.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (screen capture)
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced he plans to sign into law the severe anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in his country’s parliament last month once provisions are added to “strengthen” the bill. Continue reading “Ugandan President Wants Anti-LGBTQ Bill To Include “Rehabilitation” Measures”

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News: Egg Producer Doubles Revenue + Kentucky + Banning Drag

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Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the United States, reported revenue doubled and profit surged 718% last quarter because of sharply higher egg prices. (Some people might call this price gouging…) Continue reading “News: Egg Producer Doubles Revenue + Kentucky + Banning Drag”

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Far-Right Homophobe Praises Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill

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While I and other LGBTQ advocates have lamented the passage of Uganda’s hideous legislation that makes the act of coming out as gay punishable with 10 years in prison, self-proclaimed Christian nationalist podcaster Stew Peters is celebrating. Continue reading “Far-Right Homophobe Praises Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill”

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News: NHL Team Won’t Wear Pride Jerseys Citing Russian Law + More

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Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday’s Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that restricts promoting LGBTQ rights in the country. The concern is for the player once he returns to Russia. Continue reading “News: NHL Team Won’t Wear Pride Jerseys Citing Russian Law + More”