Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: Longtime Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon reported to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday to begin a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena after running out of delay tactics. #FAFO • Washington Blade: Toronto Pride parade organizers on Sunday cancelled the annual event after a group of pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted it. • The Advocate: Virulently anti-LGBTQ Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has issued a directive requiring Bible instruction for grades 5 through 12 in public schools. The legality of Walters’s mandate is already under scrutiny.
Oklahoma official Ryan Walters institutes Christian indoctrination in public schools https://t.co/c2pjhJQwae
— The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) June 28, 2024
• QVegas: “Horoscopes Are A Drag” is your go-to for that sparkle of cosmic tea, served hot and fabulous, straight from the stars with a glittering twist. Check out your weekly dose of star-studded advice at the link. • Pink News: A hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii, hosted a drag brunch after one of their hotel guests – anti-LGBTQ Moms for Liberty chapter president Beth Bourne – had a viral video meltdown upon seeing a group of drag queens in the lobby.
Hawaii hotel holds brunch to support drag queens after Moms for Liberty official’s viral meltdownhttps://t.co/YEOxdh8ebz
— PinkNews (@PinkNews) July 1, 2024
• NBC News: A new law goes into effect in California today requiring bars and clubs to offer drug-testing devices in an effort to protect patrons from drinks spiked with “date rape drugs.” • Queerty: Jacksonville Jaguars strength coach Kevin Maxen celebrated his first Pride Month as an out gay man with a poignant message about his life-changing experiences over the last year along with pics from NYC Pride.
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