GOP candidate Scott Jensen reeeeally doesn’t want you to see this video of him talking about furries

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Phoebe Bridgers has opened up about the importance of abortion rights in a new interview.

The queens delivered their best celebrity impressions on the latest episode of Drag Race UK season four.

Russian men are looking to potential scammers on the application Telegram to purchase fake HIV diagnoses to avoid the Russian draft.LGBTQ Nation reported that the groups contain tens of thousands of users and offer transportation to bordering countries in addition to work and housing. The falsified HIV and hepatitis diagnoses can be paid via Bitcoin and come alongside forged government documents and currency exchanges.The fake diagnoses come in the wake of the September 21 announcement from Russia’s anti-LGBTQ president Vladimir Putin ordering 300,000 male citizens to aid in his ongoing invasion of Ukraine.An anonymous seller told the global tech website Rest of World, “At the moment, the most effective way [to avoid being drafted into the Russian military] is to get a certificate that you have HIV or hepatitis.”He added, “Vendors offered HIV diagnoses that would be added to the Ministry of Health’s database, rendering someone as unfit for military service, for $620.

BENTON, Louisiana (KTBS) -- A special session was held at Benton United Methodist Church to decide if it will split from the United Methodist Conference.The session comes as some members are grappling with differing views about whether, or how to include members of the LGBTQ+ community in the church.Some in the Methodist church advocate for inclusion of LGBTQ+ Christians, however, many feel strongly that the church should uphold its current stance against gay pastors and same-sex marriage.However, some churches allowing LGBTQ+ clergy and performing same-sex ceremonies are prompting a split within the denomination.Many churches are voting this year to exit in time for confirmation this fall.Two-thirds of members must approve before the church can disaffiliate.The Methodist Book of Discipline states that a local church has the right to disaffiliate under the basis of deep conflict around the issues of human sexuality.As for Benton UMC and churches like it throughout the United States and worldwide, the church would owe the conference a one-time payment, before the end of 2023.Exiting churches must pay two years of apportionments and pension liabilities.A total of 3,000 to 5,000 churches are expected to leave the conference by 2023.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company.

Out LGBTQ+ political candidates have had a landmark year in 2022. For the first time, out candidates have run or are running in every state, with a record total of 1,065 running for state, local, federal, and judicial offices.The information comes from the LGBTQ Victory Fund’s third annual “Out on the Trail” report, released Wednesday. The report shows not only record numbers but increased diversity.“Voters are sick and tired of the relentless attacks lobbed against the LGBTQ community this year,” said a statement from Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker.

Alexis Bellino, who has appeared on The Real Housewives of Orange County, has announced that her son Miles is transgender.“He’s now a month shy of 15 yrs old, so he’s seen the questions and comments made about him on my IG,” Bellino wrote in an Instagram post this week. “Miles now has a voice and has asked me to do this post.

@DailyMirror, @ITV, @PrideOfBritain awards.“I cannot stop crying, these stories are so inspiring.Thank you for your strength “ #PrideofBritainAwards #itv #DailyMirror #inspiration #awards.” (sic)The annual Pride Of Britain Awards was hosted this year by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo. It sees ordinary people with extraordinary stories recognised for their work. The ceremony took place earlier this week in front of a star-studded audience who all wish to honour this year’s inspirational winners.An extensive list of the various winners of the show can be seen online as posted by Express.co.uk. They include David Groves and Alex Harvey for “outstanding bravery”. It also includes Jill Allen who lost her eyesight 50 years ago on her wedding day and has campaigned for the blind ever since; she won the Lifetime Achievement award. Following Carol's presentation tonight, fans took to Twitter to compliment her on her appearance. She was dressed in a floor-length, dark silver gown, which was complete with jewels at the waist to accentuate her hourglass figure. Carol took to Instagram yesterday to show off her outfit in a short clip.The star captioned the stunning clip: “In the spirit of hand me downs and sustainability... “@ashleybanjogram and I are wearing beautiful outfits for this year's Pride of Britain which we’ve worn previously.“Ash is wearing the suit he wore as best man at @jordbanjo wedding earlier this year and I’m wearing a stunning gown which I wore on stage for POB in 2018.” Tom Bird tweeted: “I’ve got to say Carol Vorderman looks fantastic!!”While ITV viewer @clarecrichton feared a wardrobe malfunction could be on the way: “Carol is gonna burst out of that dress!”“Wow, doesn't @carolvorders look amazing!”

In a major win for trans rights, Scotland’s landmark Gender Recognition Reform Act has passed its first round of voting.

Game of Thrones characters are: Tyrion, Cersei, the White Walkers, and The Hound.Emma and Olivia with friends watching the #HouseoftheDragon finale

Kim Kardashian is NOT claiming Kanye West’s negative energy!

Rowan Ward, a nonbinary contestant in the Second Chance Tournament on Jeopardy!, won their semifinal game in an episode that aired Wednesday and advanced to the two-part finals in the tournament, which will be broadcast Thursday and Friday.Ward competed last year against Matt Amodio, one of the top champions of the 2021-2022 season. The Second Chance Tournament, which began airing last week, gives Ward and others who lost to big winners like Amodio, Amy Schneider, and Mattea Roach the opportunity to claim a berth in the Tournament of Champions, which begins airing Monday and brings together all the leading champs of the season.Ward took an early lead on Wednesday’s show and dominated the game.

CNN) — Russian lawmakers agreed to toughen the country's discriminatory law against so-called same-sex "propaganda," moving to ban all Russians from promoting or "praising" homosexual relationships or publicly suggesting that they are "normal."Moscow's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, approved unanimously amendments to strengthen the law against "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations," making such propaganda illegal among Russians of all ages, according to the parliament's official website.The original version of the law adopted in 2013 banned "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" among minors."Our bill is not an act of censorship.

Far-right Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has attacked transgender people and their supporters, including President Joe Biden, in a new tweet.Blackburn sent out a tweet Monday night with an embedded video of 25-year-old trans woman Dylan Mulvaney, a TikTok influencer who’s been chronicling her transition on the platform.

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Bisexual erasure, also known as bisexual invisibility, refers to when the validity of bisexuality as a sexual identity is denied or brought into question. Bisexual erasure manifests on a societal level for multiple reasons: lack of visibility and representation, spreading of stereotypes and inaccurate information etc. On an individual level, a person’s bisexuality may be questioned by those close to them, who often refuse to acknowledge there are other sexual orientations than gay or straight. 

(CNN) – At the far southwestern tip of England, dangling into the Atlantic, the remote region of Cornwall rarely feels like the center of the world.But recently locals have been feeling tantalizingly close as they’ve watched a very special plane fly low overhead, taking off from the runway at little Newquay Airport – the 29th biggest airport in the UK – and circling the skies above the coast before touching back down.This isn’t just any plane. Nor is it a normal Boeing 747, as it appears from the ground.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and his Democratic challenger, former U.S. House Representative Joe Cunningham squared off in the state’s lone gubernatorial debate on Wednesday, and sparks flew between the two politicians over the issue of marriage equality.The debate took place live on South Carolina Educational Television and was co-hosted by The Post and Courier.“In our Constitution, it is not allowed and under our state law, it is not allowed,” McMaster said.

South Carolina Republican Governor Henry McMaster, seeking re-election to a second full term, denigrated the marriages of same-sex couples in a debate Wednesday and said if the U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn its 2015 ruling that found a constitutional right for same-sex couples to marry, he would ensure they could not. He also took the opportunity to attack transgender children in his response.

The Catholic Church is looking inward. A new document released today indicates that the church is aware of some outdated teachings and may consider a more significant role for women and LGBTQ+ people.As part of Pope Francis's ongoing consultation process with Catholics worldwide, a new Vatican document covers several topics, including women's ordination, homosexuality, children of priests, sexism, and clergy abuse, which were once considered of utmost taboo within the Catholic Church, National Catholic Reporter reports.Under Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, just mentioning many of the topics raised in the new document may have raised an alarm.

A serious accusation. Erika Jayne claimed that Kathy Hilton used a gay slur when the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast went to Aspen earlier this year.

Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTI equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, will hold an event outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday, Oct. 27 in support of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill before the bill comes up for a vote later today.

CHARLESTON, WV — Following a lawsuit from ACLU, ACLU of West Virginia, and the Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Vital Registration Office has introduced more accessible and safer policies for transgender people seeking to amend their birth certificates.

A pro-LGBTQ+ political action committee launched an advertisement campaign in Pennsylvania today to encourage voters to support Democratic candidates on November 8. Agenda PAC announced that it had launched a six-figure digital ad campaign to highlight the urgency and importance of this election for equality, choice, and democracy, according to a press release.With less than two weeks left until Election Day, the ad buy targets Pennsylvania voters who have indicated a high level of interest in equality and a post-Roe v.

(CNN) — British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is receiving backlash for suggesting gay soccer fans should be "respectful" in Qatar when attending the FIFA World Cup set to take place in the Gulf Arab state later this year.Speaking to LBC Radio on Wednesday, Cleverly said he had spoken with authorities in Qatar -- where homosexuality is criminalized -- who "want to make sure that football fans are safe, secure and enjoy themselves."He continued: "And they know that that means they are going to have to make some compromises in terms of what is an Islamic country, with a very different set of cultural norms to our own."One of the things I would say to the football fans is, you know: 'Please do be respectful of the host nation.'"They [Qatar] will try -- they are trying -- to ensure that people can be themselves and enjoy the football and I think with a little bit of flex and compromise at both ends, it can be a safe, secure and exciting World Cup," the foreign secretary added.New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesman distanced themselves from the comments, saying, "We wouldn't expect [LGBTQ fans] to compromise who they are and you'll know the UK has very clear rules around this. Qatar's policies are not those of the UK government and not ones that we would endorse."Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell of UK's main opposition Labour party slammed Cleverly's comments, calling it "shockingly tone deaf" in a tweet."Where do you draw the line on that?" she said in an interview with LBC Radio.

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Tamaulipas voted to legalise same-sex marriage on 26 October, becoming the final of Mexico’s 32 states to do so.

2022 was a big year for Deondre Moore. While the community engagement expert and public speaker has been dedicated to helping improve the lives of people living with HIV for nearly a decade now, this year Moore — in addition to being honored by LGBTQ+ organization GLAAD — was able to bring his message all the way to the White House.As a partnerships and community engagement manager for the Prevention Access Campaign (PAC), Moore was instrumental in getting the Biden administration to officially endorse the U=U movement. PAC was originally founded in 2016 by activist Bruce Richman with a goal of creating awareness around U=U, or “undetectable equals untransmittable.” U=U is a scientifically proven fact which states that an HIV-positive person who is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load has zero chance of transmitting the virus to a sexual partner, even without the use of a condom.

(CNN) – Rank and file members of another railroad union have rejected a tentative labor deal, a move that further raises the odds that America's freight railroad workers will go on strike sometime next month.The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen voted against September's tentative agreement, according to results announced Wednesday. The vote was 2,810, or 60.5 percent, against the proposed four-year deal, and 1,820, or 39.2 percent, for it.

(CNN) – Several people were injured Wednesday at an amusement park in Branson, Missouri, after sections of a train ride derailed from the track, the park said.Six guests and one employee were transported by ambulance to get medical treatment, the Silver Dollar City theme park said in a statement on Twitter. The park did not detail the extent of the injuries.“Onsite paramedics provided emergency care until first responders arrived,” the park said.The Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train brings guests on a scenic 20-minute ride through the countryside, interrupted by a theatrical “stick-up” by a band of train robbers, the park’s website says.

Two people were killed and another one was injured after a shooting in front of an LGBT venue in Bratislava on Wednesday evening.The attacker was found dead on Thursday morning, Slovak police said, refusing to comment on whether the shooting could have been a hate crime.The force also reassured the public there were no concerns about further attacks.It happened in front of Tepláreň, one of the few LGBT spots in the Slovak capital, at around 19h CEST. Witnesses told the local media that they heard up to 10 shots. The two men who were shot dead at the scene were both in their 20s. One of the men worked at the bar, newspaper SME reported. The wounded woman -- who also works at Tepláreň -- was rushed to the hospital, but her life is not in danger.Meanwhile, the domestic press identified the suspected attacker as Juraj K., a 19-year-old man who left homophobic and anti-Semitic messages on his Twitter account. Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger condemned the double murder on Thursday, saying that "extremism is unacceptable", while President Zuzana Čaputová called on politicians to stop spreading hate."My thoughts are with the family & friends of the victims of yesterday’s horrific attack in Bratislava & everyone in the #LGBTIQ+ community affected by it," Čaputová said in a Twitter post.Čaputová came to the scene of the shooting on Thursday afternoon, laying flowers in front of Tepláreň and embracing the owner of the bar.

There will be a record 678 openly LGBTQ+ candidates on the ballot paper at the US midterm elections this November.

Brooke Shields and Sienna Miller looked stunning as they walked into the Straight Line Crazy premiere in New York on Wednesday. Shields, 57, wore a stunning black silk dress under a leopard-print sweater which ended at her knees. She accessorized with black high heels, and she wore thick-rimmed black glasses. Her lips were painted a pale pink.  Stunning: Brooke Shields, Anna Wintour and Sienna Miller attended the Straight Line Crazy premiere in New York on WednesdayHer long brown locks ended in the middle of her back.

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A rock climber who founded the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard has given the company away after nearly 50 years at the helm. And the beneficiary isn’t family — his wife and two adult children gave up their ownership rights as well.

Erika Jayne accused Kathy Hilton of using a gay slur to describe an Aspen DJ on Wednesday's final reunion episode of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.The 51-year-old reality star during the third reunion show was asked by host Andy Cohen, 54, what she saw when Kathy, 63, went 'kind of over the edge' while out clubbing during their last night in Aspen.Erika paused and let out a long sigh before she said, 'I see Kathy coming from the dancefloor, very upset. I said, ''Kathy, what's wrong?'' She says, ''The DJ is an old f***ing f*****'' and walked off,' Erika said.

A West Palm Beach dad is suing his son’s public school district under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ “Don’t Say Gay” law, claiming a teacher posted two rainbow pride flags and “proselytized” in favor of “homosexual lifestyles,” which he claims are against his religious beliefs.

Wagner, a private military company in Russia, has initiated a mass recruitment of Russian prisoners who have a severe infectious disease.The main targets of the prisoners are those with HIV and hepatitis C, according to the Kyiv Post. In a report on October 25 from Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Directorate of Intelligence, more than 100 prisoners with confirmed HIV or hepatitis C have been “mobilized” to Wagner.The fighters, who came from penal colony No.

Humans often want to fix things about ourselves that aren’t broken. From foot-binding to plain old circumcision, our species has historically been obsessed with altering our bodies — which I can’t help but think about today as it’s Intersex Awareness Day.

The Biden-Harris administration joined the worldwide celebration of Intersex Awareness Day on Wednesday as advocacy groups took the day to discuss the intersection of anti-transgender legislation being based in the country and intersex people's rights."On October 26, we commemorate Intersex Awareness Day and honor the many contributions intersex voices have made in the global struggle for inclusion, equality, and dignity for all," wrote State Department spokesperson Ned Price in a statement. "The Department of State is committed to promoting and protecting the human rights of all individuals, including intersex persons, who often face discrimination, harmful medical practices, violence, and social stigma solely based on their sex characteristics."Price said that this administration incorporates intersex voices and perspectives into American diplomacy and foreign assistance at the State Department.

Larry the Fairy and his zombie apocalypse crew headed over to Sandbox VR at Mockingbird Station recently to take in the VR experience and kick some zombie butt. Check out this DVtv segment filmed and edited by Joseph Herrera.

A woman will own the Miss Universe Organization for the first time after a Thai media tycoon and transgender rights advocate purchased it for $20 million. Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is a well-known media personality in Thailand. She has appeared on local Project Runway and Shark Tank franchises.As CEO of JKN Global Group, a media content distribution conglomerate, she is well-versed in all things entertainment.

Wednesday’s semifinal round of the Second Chance Tournament on Jeopardy! will feature nonbinary contestant Rowan Ward.Ward competed last year against Matt Amodio, one of the top champions of the 2021-2022 season. The Second Chance Tournament, which began airing last week and continues through Friday, gives Ward and others who lost to big winners like Amodio, Amy Schneider, and Mattea Roach the opportunity to claim a berth in the Tournament of Champions, which begins airing Monday and brings together all the leading champs of the season.Ward, a sportswriter specializing in horse racing, didn’t come out as nonbinary until after their first Jeopardy! appearance, so they competed under the name they used before coming out.

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Alexis Bellino and her son have some major news!

STONINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — After heated debate Tuesday night, the Stonington Board of Education voted to allow pride flags to fly once again.A potential ban had been discussed earlier this month.Many passionate opinions came for and against the flags during public comment, but it was determined the pride flags were not political.The crowded meeting room included many who showed up clad in rainbow clothing and other signs of LGBTQ support.Supporters said the flags stand for inclusivity and diversity and cross all party lines.“The whole idea that this is political, that the pride flag is political. It’s not.

A tree tapper at an Indonesian rubber plantation was swallowed whole by a 22-foot-long python on Sunday.Jahrah, 54, went to work that morning as usual near the village of Betara in Indonesia’s Jambi province, located on Sumatra Island. Her husband grew concerned when she didn’t return to her family that afternoon, according to a report from the BBC.

(CNN) — Six people who tested positive for monkeypox -- two in New York City, two in Chicago, one in Nevada and one in Maryland — have died, local health departments have confirmed.The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said it was "deeply saddened by the two reported deaths, and our hearts go out to the individuals' loved ones and community.""Every effort will be made to prevent additional suffering from this virus through continued community engagement, information-sharing, and vaccination," the NYC DOH said.The two Chicagoans who died after testing positive for monkeypox had multiple other health conditions, including weakened immune systems, according to the Chicago Department of Health (CDPH)."Though the number of new MPV cases has declined substantially since summer, this is a stark reminder that MPV is dangerous and can cause serious illness, and in very rare cases, even death," said CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady.Monkeypox was a contributing factor in the death of a Maryland resident, who was immunocompromised and experiencing a severe case, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) said."If you are eligible, such as being immunocompromised or at-risk, the best way to protect yourself against serious illness from MPX is by getting vaccinated," said MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Dr.