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TIME Names Zelenskyy & Spirit Of Ukraine ‘Person Of The Year’

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine have been named TIME's 'Person of the Year.'
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (image via Ukraine government)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine have been named TIME’s ‘Person of the Year.’ The editorial board says this year’s choice was the “most clear-cut in memory.” Continue reading “TIME Names Zelenskyy & Spirit Of Ukraine ‘Person Of The Year’”

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Gays Have A Problem With New Grindr CEO + More News

Photo of the gay dating app Grindr
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Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Grindr has a new CEO, George Arison, who has apparently aligned himself with Donald Trump and conservative policies at times. Plus, he has been known to support politicians who rolled back rights for trans children after getting elected. Continue reading “Gays Have A Problem With New Grindr CEO + More News”

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Anti-Abortion Herschel Walker Paid For Girlfriend’s Abortion + More News

Herschel Walker (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Daily Beast: GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker says he’s anti-abortion – except when it comes to his own affairs. He reportedly got his girlfriend pregnant in 2009, urged her to get an abortion, reimbursed her for it (she has the receipt), then sent her a ‘get well’ card. Walker denies the allegations. Continue reading “Anti-Abortion Herschel Walker Paid For Girlfriend’s Abortion + More News”

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Hugh Jackman Will Wolverine Once Again + More News

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Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (image: 20th Century Studios)
Some news items you might have missed: • Twitter: Hugh Jackman said 2016’s “Logan” would be his last appearance as Wolverine. Then last night, Ryan Reynolds posted this video clip – 37.5 million views at this writing. Continue reading “Hugh Jackman Will Wolverine Once Again + More News”

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Ukraine Could Legalize Same-Sex Civil Partnerships

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has opened the door to legalizing same-sex civil partnerships in the country, in response to a petition that called for same-sex marriage to provide legal protections for partners of LGBTQ soldiers. Continue reading “Ukraine Could Legalize Same-Sex Civil Partnerships”

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Gay Soldiers & Partners Push For Same-Sex Marriage In Ukraine

A petition with nearly 30,000 signatures has been sent to President Zelenskyy urging the passage of same-marriage in Ukraine as gay soldiers and their partners find themselves with no legal rights or protections. A petition with nearly 30,000 signatures has been sent to President Zelenskyy urging the passage of same-sex marriage in Ukraine as gay soldiers and their partners find themselves with no legal rights or protections. Continue reading “Gay Soldiers & Partners Push For Same-Sex Marriage In Ukraine”

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New Music: Five For Fighting ‘Can One Man Save The World feat. Ukraine National Orchestra’

Five for Fighting has released a new benefit song in tribute to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine (all images screen caps)
Guest review by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. Mriya — Ukrainian, meaning dream When the Russian army launched their unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the general consensus of military and international experts was the nation, and its capital Kyiv, would fall to Russia within days. It’s been five months – both are still standing and its people are still fighting back, due in no small part to the extraordinary leadership of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy. Continue reading “New Music: Five For Fighting ‘Can One Man Save The World feat. Ukraine National Orchestra’”

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Study Shows LGBTQ Discrimination Is Up + More News

More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ at a faster pace than ever before according to new report from Gallup Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new report from GLAAD found a sharp increase in the number of LGBTQ+ Americans reporting they’ve experienced discrimination. Seventy percent of respondents in this year’s study say they’ve experience discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. That’s up from 59 percent in 2021 and 46 percent in 2020. Continue reading “Study Shows LGBTQ Discrimination Is Up + More News”