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HHS Secretary Kennedy Crashes Out In Wild CNN Interview

HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. crashes out during his wild Sunday appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Dana Bash.

Along the way, Kennedy ducked responsibility for fueling the drop in measles vaccinations, attacked Dr. Anthony Fauci for all things COVID, declared the U.S. had the “highest COVID death rate” in the world (we were 16th when measured per capita), and even turned his ire on Bash and CNN.

Check out the bite-sized clips below as well as the full segment thanks to journalist Aaron Rupar. Continue reading “HHS Secretary Kennedy Crashes Out In Wild CNN Interview”

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Appeals Court Rejects Challenge To Gender-Affirming Surgery Ban + More

Pete Buttigieg

Some news items to start your week:

• Gay City News: The full bench of the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit rejected a challenge under to a Georgia County’s refusal to cover gender-affirming surgery under its employee benefits plan.

• The Advocate: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg offered a candid critique of former President Joe Biden’s failed reelection bid in a recent interview on NBC’s Meet The Press. And I agree with him. Continue reading “Appeals Court Rejects Challenge To Gender-Affirming Surgery Ban + More”

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New Teaser For ‘Wicked: For Good’ + Lady Gaga ‘The Dead Dance’ + More

A new teaser for "WICKED: For Good"

Happy Hump Day! Some news items for your perusal:

• Coming Soon: The powers that be behind the upcoming Wicked: For Good have dropped a new teaser (squeeee!!) for the movie musical. In theaters November 21. Continue reading “New Teaser For ‘Wicked: For Good’ + Lady Gaga ‘The Dead Dance’ + More”

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Bush Calls Out GOPers Trying To End HIV Program + More News

Former President George W. Bush (photo: public domain)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Former President George W. Bush (R) has made his case to preserve the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), credited with saving more than 25 million lives, after GOP lawmakers have attempted to cut the program because they say it promotes a “leftist” agenda. Continue reading “Bush Calls Out GOPers Trying To End HIV Program + More News”

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Chicago Says No 2nd Term For Mayor Lori Lightfoot + News

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't return for a second term in office after voters turned on Lightfoot over concerns about crime.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (via official Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won’t return for a second term in office after voters turned on Lightfoot over concerns about crime and the city’s slow recovery from the pandemic. Lightfoot is the city’s first Black woman and first out gay person to serve as mayor. Continue reading “Chicago Says No 2nd Term For Mayor Lori Lightfoot + News”

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Florida Fines TV Station $10K Over Vax Proof Policy

TV station WESH-Channel 2 in Orlando has been fined $10,000 by the Florida Department of Health for denying entry to a GOP candidate and a staffer from a political debate in September due to the station’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida (image via official Facebook)
TV station WESH-Channel 2 in Orlando has been fined $10,000 by the Florida Department of Health for denying entry to a GOP candidate and a staffer from a political debate in September due to the station’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Continue reading “Florida Fines TV Station $10K Over Vax Proof Policy”

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More Santos Drag Videos Surface + More News

Rep. George Santos (R-Nassau) initially denied that he performed as a drag queen. He later seemed to admit that he once had fun at a festival dressing in drag. But newly-surfaced videos seem to suggest that Santos dressed as his drag persona over a period of at least three years.
George Santos (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • MSN: Serial liar Rep. George Santos (R-Nassau) initially denied that he performed as a drag queen. He later seemed to admit that he had fun at a festival dressing in drag – once. But newly-surfaced videos seem to suggest that Santos dressed as his drag persona over a period of at least three years. Continue reading “More Santos Drag Videos Surface + More News”

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Amy Grant Will Host Niece’s Same-Sex Wedding + More News

Amy Grant, the Queen of Christian pop and 2022 Kennedy Center Honor recipient, recently announced she is hosting the same-sex marriage of her niece.
Amy Grant (via official Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Amy Grant, the Queen of Christian pop and 2022 Kennedy Center Honor recipient, recently announced she is hosting the same-sex marriage of her niece. Continue reading “Amy Grant Will Host Niece’s Same-Sex Wedding + More News”

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‘A Christmas To Treasure’ From Lifetime + More News

Taylor Frey & Kyle Dean Massey chat with my friend Ricky Cornish about their new Lifetime holiday movie premiering tonight, "A Christmas To Treasure."
Taylor Frey and Kyle Dean Massey (image via Lifetime)
Some news items you might have missed: • Pride: Real-life married couple Taylor Frey & Kyle Dean Massey chat with my friend Ricky Cornish about their new Lifetime holiday movie premiering tonight, “A Christmas To Treasure.” Continue reading “‘A Christmas To Treasure’ From Lifetime + More News”

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HHS To Make 1.8 Million Monkeypox Vaccine Doses Available Monday

The Department of Health and Human Services announced that it has accelerated Phase 4 of its National Vaccine Strategy and will be making an additional 1.8 million doses of the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine available for ordering starting Monday, August 22.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (image via Twitter)
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that it has accelerated Phase 4 of its National Vaccine Strategy and will be making an additional 1.8 million doses of the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine available for ordering starting Monday, August 22. Continue reading “HHS To Make 1.8 Million Monkeypox Vaccine Doses Available Monday”