Julianna Margulies issues apology after comments slamming Black, LGBTQ supporters of Hamas spark backlash
TV star Julianna Margulies has apologized after comments criticizing black and LGBTQ Hamas supporters sparked a backlash on social media. “I am appalled by the fact that my comments on a recent podcast hurt the Black and LGBTQIA+ communities that I truly love and respect,” Margulies told Deadline on Friday. “I want to be 100% […]
‘Ongoing irreparable harm to LGBTQ+ students’
The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa announced Tuesday that it will sue the state over a parental rights bill passed earlier this year. In May, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds banned teachers from raising questions of gender identity and sexual orientation with students through sixth grade and banned all books depicting sexual acts from school […]
Ex-Maryland mayor known for LGBTQ activism learns sentence after heinous child porn conviction
A former Maryland mayor and prominent LGBTQ activist who was convicted in a heinous child pornography case earlier this year was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison. Patrick Wojern, who resigned as mayor of College Park, Maryland, on March 2, prior to his arrest, pleaded guilty to 140 charges related to child pornography as […]
261 Georgia Congregations Disaffiliate from UMC amid LGBTQ Debate
Approximately 261 congregations seceded from the United Methodist Church on Saturday after the decision was approved by the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Bishop Robin Dees, leader of the conference, said: “I understand how sad this time is for many people, including myself.” “I really hate not having the opportunity to meet […]
School board upholds ban on ‘Flamer’ graphic novel over sexual imagery, LGBTQ activists are outraged
Georgia school districts voted as follows: abide by the ban LGBTQ activists are outraged over sexually explicit graphic novels in school libraries. The Marietta School District issued guidelines for school library books in September, but any decision could be challenged by parents of students in the district. Kayla Sargent has appealed the decision surrounding her […]
As ‘The Marvels’ Bombs, Disney Doubles Down on Pushing LGBTQ Streaming Shows
The Walt Disney Company is rolling out more LGBTQ content in its latest superhero movie marvels It crashed and burned at the box office on its opening weekend. Disney is currently promoting two notable streaming shows with gay and transgender themes on its family-friendly Disney+ service and Hulu. Disney+ drama series culprit It focuses on […]
Gay Israeli solder Yoav Atzmoni proudly displays LGBTQ flag on Gaza soil in war against Hamas
A gay Israeli soldier recently unfurled an LGBTQ flag in the Gaza Strip, fulfilling his pledge to fly a rainbow pride flag in the fight against Hamas. While stationed in Gaza, 31-year-old Yoav Atzmoni raised a rainbow flag that read “In the Name of Love” in defiance of the region’s deep anti-gay laws and imposed […]
Philadelphia elects first openly LGBTQ city council member
Philadelphia is set to elect its first openly LGBTQ city council member on Tuesday, making it the last major U.S. city to do so, according to results from The Associated Press. Lou Landau, a Philadelphia housing and civil rights attorney, finished in the top three vote-getters in the May primary and won Tuesday’s election, making […]
Speaker Johnson’s views on abortion, LGBTQ issues risk weighing down GOP
Republicans are beginning to realize the downside of choosing a previously unknown person to be their next presidential candidate. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), little known outside the Beltway and not particularly well-known within it, finally succeeded this week after three prominent Republicans lost office. Johnson received unanimous support from within the chamber to become […]
NHL reverses ban on rainbow Pride stick tape; LGBTQ group calls it ‘a win for us all’
The National Hockey League has lifted its recent ban on rainbow pride stick tape. What are the details? The NHL, Players Association and Inclusion Committee agreed Tuesday to give players the option to represent social causes with stick tape during warmups, practices and games. Associated Press reported. More from the Associated Press: Pride Night became […]
