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Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been trending all morning on Twitter after an article from December 2019 resurfaced over the weekend. It talks about how she mocked then-candidate Joe Biden for stuttering during the sixth 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate.“I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I hhhave absolutely no idea what Biden is talking about. #DemDebate,” she tweeted.Per The Stuttering Foundation’s website:Stuttering. This often misunderstood disability affects over three million Americans.

Russian invasion of Ukraine with horror, one question continues to plague the minds of queer activists in the West: what about the LGBTQ people?Russian leader Vladimir Putin has a long record of oppression of the queer community from public humiliation and imprisonment to encouraging mob violence. Filmmaker David France documented Putin’s anti-gay campaign in his film Welcome to Chechnya [now streaming on HBO Max] which detailed queer oppression in the titular Russia-allied republic.Will Ukraine face the same fate? We sat down with France to discuss the situation for LGBTQ people living in Russia and Ukraine, the state of the underground resistance, and how Vladimir Putin has declared all-out war on queer people.

There’s an image that’s been doing the rounds on Twitter in the wake of the latest – and darkest – Batman movie coming out. It’s a collection stills from assorted Batman films, with the year of release for each film in the bottom right corner.

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There’s a new daddy on the block, and his name is Machamp.The Nintendo Switch game Pokémon Unite released its latest update last week, adding dozens of new skins for its characters.

The Federal Parliament in Belgium approved a new sexual penal code on March 17, officially making sex work legal in the country. Now the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is calling for the decriminalisation of sex work in Ireland as well. The new development in Belgium means that sex workers will be able to claim […]

Before Russia invaded Ukraine three weeks ago, Oleg used to get up early every day to walk his dogs along the wide, French-inspired boulevards of the capital, Kyiv.

The smash-hit show Abomination: a DUP Opera takes to the stage of the Abbey Theatre this Thursday, March 24 for its highly anticipated Dublin premiere. Composed by Conor Mitchell, and developed in collaboration with the Belfast Ensemble, the show garnered rave reviews and accolades in the wake of its sensational debut at the 2019 Outburst […]

ShoutOut has just announced Aifric Ní Chríodáin as the charity’s new Executive Director, following the departure of Bella FitzPatrick, who has gone on to become the Executive Director of IGLYO (the International LGBTQ+ Youth Organisation) – we wish her the very best.  Having volunteered and worked with the organisation since it began 10 years ago, […]

WESH. Though only 15, the alleged attack will be charged with felony battery charges involved in the attack, which authorities told the station was “motivated by prejudice against gay people.”Police said that surveillance footage shows the teen speaking to the victim, 16, before walking over to him and beginning his assault.The 15-year-old then climbs onto the victim while still attacking him until staff at the facility are able to pull him off.The victim told police the teen had been calling him a homophobic slur and then said the victim was “snitching” on him before he started his assault.

Red Rocket. Made by director Sean Baker (of queer cult classic Tangerine), Rex plays a washed-up adult film actor who relocates from LA to Texas, where he grooms a teenage girl as his protegé.  A post shared by Simon Rex (@simonrex415)Related: Harry and Meghan continue to thrive while the rest of the royal family circles the drainFor his incredible performance, Rex won ‘Best Male Lead’ at the Independent Spirit Awards earlier this month.Such critical acclaim has taken a while to come his way.

JAMES Argent has reportedly found love again - a year after splitting from Gemma Collins. The TV star has been losing weight and has taken up boxing, with sources saying he met his new flame at the gym.

GEMMA Collins flaunted her amazing weight loss in a monochrome suit as fans gushed about how fantastic she looks. The reality TV star, 42, oozed glamour in the flared trousers teamed with a matching wrap-around blouse.

Britney Spears is reportedly working on new music after a six-year hiatus and finally being released from her conservatorship.

pic.twitter.com/LdDLX1j8vS— Hemant Mehta (@hemantmehta) March 18, 2022Related: Marjorie Taylor Greene makes a complete fool of herself again“I’ve been a prophetic dreamer so I had spent a lot of 2019 and 20 having a lot of political dreams that I was in office,” said Hamm. “And because our youngest son Ezekiel is a seer I went and got him and I said, ‘Hey, can you look around and see what you’re seeing?’“Because I just really, I get a kick out of hearing him describe, you know, what he sees? And then he goes into the closet – which is where I had been when I was praying – and he said, ‘Whoa,’ and his eyes got like, big as saucers.“And he kind of like started backing away, and then started bending down and he said, ‘You’ve got a really big guy in your closet, and his power is pushing me to the ground,’ and we had never had … he’d never had that reaction ever, to an angel.“And so I’m like, is he’s for us, not against us, right? ‘He’s full of light, I can’t even see his face.’ And then he said, ‘and he has a scroll in his hand.’“And so I was like, then he came with a message, what is the message, and the message was a commissioning.

After a seven-year case, the court has finally ruled that Kim Davis, former Kentucky County Clerk, can be sued by the same-sex couples to whom she refused to issue marriage licenses. It has been ruled by US District Judge David Bunning that she violated the rights of two gay couples in 2015 when she cited […]

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WCCB Charlotte it was now looking for foster carers for Fezco while he awaits adoption. Anyone interested can call (704) 986-3881.Same-sex behavior has been observed in around 1,500 different animal species, including dogs.Related: Gay penguin couple steal eggs from lesbian birds in order to become dadsSome animals, such as penguins have been observed to form long-lasting same-sex pairings and raise adopted chicks together.

Three potential HIV vaccines developed by Moderna have entered clinical trials, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has confirmed.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar has ‘voted’ for Zendaya to be her successor in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.

Liz Truss, who is a Conservative MP and serves as both the Foreign Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, has called for an end to the “ludicrous debates” surrounding “statues and pronouns” in the UK following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

LONDON: The global Financial Stability Board (FSB) is closely scrutinising the use of cryptoassets during the war in Ukraine after concerns they could be used to evade Western sanctions on Russia.

Joe Biden announced he will request $2.6 billion for foreign assistance programs to promote "gender equality" abroad. A week before that, during his State of the Union address, he pleaded with Congress to pass the Equality Act—a piece of legislation he vowed to enshrine as law within his first 100 days in office.

A trans activist was found dead along Lake Michigan in Chicago on Thursday, March 17, after being reported missing by her family earlier in the month. Elise Malary was reported missing by her family on March 11 leading to an extensive search of the area.For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Her body was discovered on March 17 and identified by police on Saturday, March 19. Malary worked at the Chicago Therapy Collective, a group dedicated to supporting and advocating for the transgender community. A colleague at the group, IggyLadden, said, “She’d speak out on behalf of any issue that impacted woman of color, LGBTQ folk — her heart’s so big.”In a post, the Chicago Therapy Collective said, “The outpouring of love, care, and community response reflects the deep impact of Elise’s love and advocacy on so many of us. We hope that you are taking tender care of one another.

Twitter, according to the CEO, Seth Dillon.Dillon took to his personal Twitter account on Sunday evening to explain why the page had been suspended and his reaction to the news.The page had been temporarily banned for a tweet mocking Dr. Rachel Levine, who identifies as transgender.

Brisbane-based Citipointe Christian College is once again in the news, this time for asking teachers and staff to sign employment contracts that threaten to sack them for being openly LGBTQI.LGBTQI advocacy group Just.Equal has said that school should be stripped of public funding. “Religious schools cannot continue to defy discrimination laws and public opinion, and expect to receive public funding,” Just.Equal Australia spokesperson Brian Greig said in a statement.  “There comes a limit where taxpayers should no longer be expected to fund bigotry, and Citipointe has reached that limit.” Protests Outside Citipointe Christian College (Screen Grab of Nine Entertainment video)According to The Guardian, the employment contract for teachers was dated in February, after the controversy erupted over the enrolment contract. The document says that teachers agree to work within the statement of faith of International Network of Churches that runs the school. “It is a genuine occupational requirement of the college that the employee not act in a way he knows, or ought reasonably to know, is contrary to the religious beliefs of the college,” the contract says.“Nothing in his/her deliberate conduct should be incompatible with the intrinsic character of their position, especially, but not only, in relation to the expression of human sexuality through heterosexual, monogamous relationships, expressed intimately through marriage.”In a statement, Citipointe college said that it was reviewing the employment contract. “Citipointe Christian College can confirm that no member of staff has had their employment terminated for failing to sign their employment contract,”  the school said in a statement published on its website. “One staff

Twitter to declare "Barcelona are back" following their El Clasico mauling of Real Madrid.Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a double on his El Clasico debut to help inspire the Catalan club to a thumping 4-0 win over their fierce rivals. The stunning display in the Santiago Bernabeu saw Barca continue their remarkable resurgence under Xavi and keep their faint La Liga title hopes alive.The Blaugrana were languishing down in ninth place just four months ago, however, they've cut Real's runaway lead down to 12 points, while still holding a game in hand over their bitter rivals.

TOWIE star Chloe Sims and her daughter Madison posed for our gorgeous exclusive photo shoot to celebrate Mother's Day and sat down with New Magazine to open up on their close bond through the years.

Marvel and DC Comics teased their new LGBTQ+ variant covers ahead of Pride Month.

A new survey revealed that American support for the LGBTQ+ community has increased.

Kim Davis spent five days in jail in 2015 for contempt of court after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Hollywood’s producers named “CODA,” a heartwarming indie drama about a deaf family, the year’s best film at their annual gala on March 19 throwing the race for next weekend’s Oscars wide open.“CODA,” which cast deaf actors in several lead roles, follows teenage Ruby, who can hear, as she juggles pursuing her musical ambitions with her family’s dependence on her to communicate.The movie, released by Apple TV+, is now best-placed to vie with Netflix’s Western “The Power of the Dog,” the presumed Academy Award frontrunner.“I have always been drawn to stories that are filled with humanity,” said producer Philippe Rousselet, accepting the award.“And in a world where we see the lack of it every day, I’ll take this tonight -- this award -- as a sign that there’s still hope.”The Producers Guild Awards (PGA), taking place with Oscars voting now under way, have correctly predicted 11 of the past 14 winners of the best picture Academy Award.“Encanto” won the PGA’s best animated film, strengthening its own Oscars bid before voting ends Tuesday.“Summer of Soul,” musician Questlove’s first movie, about the huge “Black Woodstock” festival that took place in 1969 Harlem, racked up another best documentary win.The Academy Awards take place in Hollywood on March 27.“In music, coda means the end of a movement.

The body of beloved trans rights activist Elise Malary was found off the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago.

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - When you think of summer, you think of cookouts, swimming pools, and sunshine. Although there are not a lot of holidays that require gifts in the summer, people still have birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and housewarmings. There are certain gifts that are just perfect for a summertime event.

The US Education Secretary showcased his support for Florida’s LGBTQ+ youth amidst the ongoing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill backlash. 

GEMMA Collins showed off her healthy Sunday lunch after wowing fans with her slimmer figure. The reality star, 41, showed off her trim and toned physique on Instagram last week and today shared a glimpse of her diet.

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We caught the fabulous Fashion Freak Show at the Southbank Centre back in 2019 when it made its London debut, following an acclaimed premiere at Folies Bergère in Paris. After a two-year break we’re delighted it’s back to light up the London stage once more, this time with a new home at the iconic Roundhouse in Camden. We’re told the production has been re-imagined and re-staged for this venue and now incorporates a catwalk – we can’t wait to see how that turns out!

This just in: Britney Spears is about to throw a tea party. The recently freed pop star has just inked a deal with publisher Simon & Schuster to write a tell-all memoir.Page Sixreports that the publisher won a bidding war for Spears’ book, signing her to a whopping $15 million contract.

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Welcome to Screen Gems, our weekend dive into queer and queer-adjacent titles of the past that deserve a watch or a re-watch.If nothing else producer Jordan Peele’s revival of Candyman, which debuted in theatres last fall, will be remembered for one thing: Coleman Domingo‘s incredible, Queerty Award-nominated performance. This semi-sequel to the 90s classic follows Alexander (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), an artist obsessed with the legend of the Candyman—that is, a different but similar Candyman than the killer depicted in the original film.

America Chavez is about to break into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel’s number one lesbian superhero, America Chavez has long been a fan favorite in the comics, and it’s about time we get to know her on the big screen. Soon we’ll get that chance as she appears in the upcoming film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” coming out May 6.

Welcome to Screen Gems, our weekend dive into queer and queer-adjacent titles of the past that deserve a watch or a re-watch.What actors can boast a career as long and varied as that of Paul Winfield? The classy method actor flourished in a career that spanned forty years, and that saw him perform in such varied fare as the films Cliffhanger, Huckleberry Finn, and The Terminator, and in TV series including Julia, The Simpsons and as the title role in the Martin Luther King, Jr. miniseries King.

A post shared by Donald Trump Jr. (@donaldjtrumpjr)Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle are taking their sideshow act on the road.The MAGA power couple are headlining the “American Freedom Tour” that kicks off in Florida this weekend.

Gen Q writers nailed it when they were creating Gigi. And whoever decided to cast Sepideh Moafi, give them a raise right now. Great mind, great hair, great smile, and great body: The woman was carved out of perfection.

Daniel Newman was apparently the latest celebrity victim to have a nude photo leak online, but it seems the actor is taking it in stride.On Friday morning, the Walking Dead star shared his reaction on Twitter, writing: “Ummm.. about that Nude photo of me that got leaked across the internet yesterday (with no one warning me) can all of you please DM it back to me so I can destroy all copies? LOL wow… Well now I guess you know WAY more about me than even my parents omg LMAO.”Glad he’s retained his sense of humor, at least!We haven’t seen the photo, and neither, it seems, have many of Newman’s fans, who flooded the comments wishing to examine the evidence firsthand:I’m sorry I missed that.

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