Russian airstrike kills “courageous” LGBTQ+ activist Elvira Schemur in Ukraine

Laura Ingraham and Kellyanne Conway had a rather uncomfortable exchange on Ingraham’s Fox News show this week.It all started when Ingraham brought up Donald Trump‘s recent endorsement of Dr. Oz in the GOP Pennsylvania Senate Primary.“Do you think the Trump endorsement of Oz was a mistake?” Ingraham asked Conway during Tuesday evening’s broadcast.Related: Dr. Oz blasts Kamala Harris for the rising cost of crudité in stupidest attack ad everThe ex-president endorsed the TV doctor last Saturday during a rally in Selma, North Carolina, touting him as a candidate who’s “smart, tough, and will never let you down.”The endorsement has confused many in the Republican party and led to a vocal backlash from people on the extreme right, who feel Oz is too liberal.

Irish police are investigating if the recent killings of two men in Sligo had a homophobic motive behind them.

LONDON: Crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi made headlines in March 2021 when he paid US$2.9 million for an NFT of Twitter boss Jack Dorsey's first tweet. But his efforts to re-sell it have run aground, with a top bid of just US$6,800 as of Thursday.

By Budi SudartoI arrived in Australia in 1998, and in the past 24 years, I’ve witnessed progress and changes resulting from our ongoing activism. We now have strong legal protection against discrimination, we are able to marry our partners, and despite some setbacks, allies have continued to fight alongside us to uphold our rights. Yet, in some areas, our communities still need to do more to ensure the inclusion of diverse identities beyond the white, cisnormative, non-disabled LGBTIQA+ identities.

Following the brutal and senseless murders of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, the LGBTQ+ community have arranged vigils across the country to take place over the weekend. Paula Fagan, CEO of LGBT Ireland described the events as “a dark week for the LGBTI+ community in Ireland.” She continued, “We are still reeling from the vicious […]

Meet Cute, but that's where their “dating” storyline ends. The Emmy-Nominated-actor and Saturday Night Live star were photographed laughing together on the set of their new romantic comedy in August 2021, leaving if the two were dating IRL. About a month later, in September 2021, announced the end of her to husband Karl Cook after they both “realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions,” according to a joint statement to . Also in early fall 2021, Davidson split from star Phoebe Dynevor after 5 months together. The internet took both stars' newly single relationship status as a sign that something had gone down between the two. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.In her April , however Kaley Cuoco set the record straight.

Kay Ivey signed a bill last week making it a felony to prescribe hormone medications to transgender people under the age of 19.The bill has sparked outcry from transgender and civil rights advocates, who argue the bill bans families from seeking medically necessary care for their children. The bill states such medications "should not be presented to or determined for minors who are incapable of comprehending the negative implications."For Heather, the bill is "heartbreaking" as it means her 15-year-old son will not be able to continue with his transition.

any gay child he fathered would be loved.The comments came in response to a question from a student about what Pence would say to a child who came out as gay to him.“I’d look him in the eye and say I love you,” Pence responded, assuming the gender of his unborn child.Pence, who has a long history of anti-LGBTQ+ actions and statements, then launched into a passive-aggressive critique of marriage equality.“But let me say on this issue, if we got to know each other, you’d know the Pences love everybody,” Pence continued. “We treat everybody the way we want to be treated.

Evan Mascagni and Shannon Post’s documentary Building a Bridge, which follows Father James Martin as he calls for building more acceptance of the LGBTQ community in the Catholic Church, will debut on video on demand via Gravitas on May 3, followed by a launch on AMC+ on June 21 and its broadcast premiere on Sundance TV on June 26.

She’s previously joked that her “ life never goes smoothly ” and it would seem it was something of a premonition, as reality TV personality Gemma Collins was evacuated from her hotel at 5.30am this morning after an emergency fire alarm sparked chaos. It came after the former TOWIE star performed in her GC’s Big Night Out show in Cardiff last night.  On her Instagram stories, Gemma followed her bodyguard, Sid, down the stairs of their hotel, and said: "Guys you couldn't write it.

Mike Pence what he would say to one of his kids if they came out as gay.Texas Senator Ted Cruz may have been wishing that was the question he’d been asked when he took part in a podcast recording on Monday night. Instead, a Yale student posed a more risque dilemma: “Assuming it would end global hunger, would you fellate another man?”Cruz visited Yale to record an episode of his own podcast, Verdict.

Deadline, Karamo will make its debut in the fall and has already been syndicated to 90% of the US.In an Instagram posting, Brown confirmed a September 19th debut date.Karamo is being made by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and Stamford Media Center Productions. Stations already confirmed to air it include WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WCIU Chicago, WPHL Philadelphia, WATL Atlanta, and WLVI Boston, among others.Related: Newly-single Karamo Brown has a request for those wishing to date himThe Karamo show will air following the end of Judge Jerry (after three seasons) and Maury (after three decades).

supports HTML5 videoGemma Collins had a very early start after a big night out as she was evacuated from her hotel at 5.30am.The reality star and actress is currently on a tour of the UK with her stage show, The GC’s Big Night Out, and on Wednesday performed at St David’s Hall in Cardiff.After the show – which can go on until late at night – Gemma grabbed dinner with her crew before settling into bed to prepare for the following day’s show, which involved a long trip to Newcastle and an early start.Unfortunately for Gemma, she got an even earlier start than anticipated as a fire alarm in the hotel went off at the break of dawn and forced Gemma to evacuate.Former The Only Way Is Essex favourite Gemma took to Instagram stories in the early hours of Thursday morning where she shared a video of herself and security guard Sid Arora walking down the stairwell of the hotel, with a timestamp of 05.31.‘Guys, you couldn’t write it,’ Gemma sighs in the video. ‘It’s half five in the morning.‘After my performance last night, went out for a bit of dinner, come home, got woken up this morning by a fire alarm.’She assured fans that they had ‘the all-clear’ and weren’t in any danger, joking: ‘it’s just a day in the life’.The TV favourite added: ‘I’m really pleased that everyone is okay and it is a false alarm.’Minutes later, Gemma then shared a snap of security guard and pal Sid in what looked to be the lobby of the hotel, as she enjoyed a pot of tea that had been set in front of her.A second video sees a tired Gemma drinking from her cup of tea, looking wrecked, as she explains the situation further.‘It was a false alarm, thank goodness,’ she clarifies.

In a busy start to April 2022 for the British chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced his intention to make the UK a “global hub for cryptoassets technology”. Put simply, this means he wants the country to be an attractive place for cryptocurrency companies to operate.

Following the “atrocious” murders of beloved LGBTQ+ community members, Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, Sligo Gardaí want to hear from anyone “who may have been subject of any unwanted approaches or who was assaulted or otherwise attacked”. Chief superintendent Aidan Glacken spoke at a press conference yesterday, April 13, and assured potential witnesses that “any […]

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning. She’s appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout her career (including How to Get Away with Murder and Grey’s Anatomy) and received critical acclaim for her scene-stealing role as Davina on the hit Amazon series Transparent. She also showed her musical theater chops when she starred as Madame Morrible in the Broadway mega-hit Wicked in 2019.Arguably her work in Transparent has been some of her most groundbreaking.

Offshoring asylum claims to Rwanda will be especially harmful for LGBTQ+ people trying to reach the UK, activists and charities have warned.

The Manchester Pride Parade will be returning to the streets of the city centre this summer for the first time in two years.

Peacock has given fans their first glimpse of its Queer as Folk reboot and confirmed that it will be arriving on screens very soon.

Joe Locke, Kit Connor, Corinna Brown and Kizzy Edgell are here to inspire a whole new generation of LGBTQ+ youth.

During her season Jaida gifted us with her grace, style, and, of course, the catchphrase "LOOK OVER THERE!" She also won three episodes during S12, and only ended up in the bottom once — where she sent Heidi N Closet home after a lip sync to Prince's "1999."The sponge queen of our hearts first sashayed into the Werk Room during Season 10, where she went home during episode 10 — the makeover challenge — after losing to Kameron Michaels' to a lip sync of Lizzo's "Good As Hell." However, Monét didn't go home completely empty-handed; she was voted that season's Miss Congeniality by her fellow S10 queens. Monét returned for All Stars 4, where she won three challenges and tied for the crown with Trinity the Tuck. During Season 5, Jinkx didn't initially seem to pose much of a threat to the other queens — especially in that season packed with so much talent. But like water off a duck's back, Jinkx didn't let that get to her.

Release date: March 22What it's about: Adib Khorram's newest is an exploration of love in the spotlight and the pressure of being an LGBTQ+ role model. Hunter is a member of the boy band Kiss & Tell, touring North America while simultaneously trying to move past his very painful, and very public, breakup with his first boyfriend. But after the chaos that hit the press (including leaked sexts), everyone expects him to be a perfect queer role model for teens as the only gay member of the band.

described their split as the "worst breakup of his life."

The San Francisco Redistricting Task Force has decided to continue its work of redrawing the local electoral map for the city's 11 supervisorial districts. The decision means it is unlikely to meet an April 15 deadline to finalize the political boundaries, and it is likely to be challenged in court.

Harry Potter author and anti-transgender activist JK Rowling has earned herself another unlikely ally: Russian President Vladimir Putin.Rowling, of course, has earned a reputation in the past few years for her vitriolic attacks on transgender people. Putin, likewise, has targeted the LGBTQ community in Russia and Eastern Europe.

The Guardian.  “Elya was an activist and a patriot: she participated in all possible actions and democratic events of Kharkiv. Together with Elya, we went through three Kharkiv Prides and three women’s solidarity marches.

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Vladimir Putin.A statement on the club’s Facebook page reads: ‘Kremlin’s thoughts and prayers are with the whole of Ukraine.‘Kremlin was set up over 22 years ago. Its theme was inspired by the uprising of the Russian workers revolution led by Lenin and meshed with the opulence of the Tsar Nicholas’ Palaces.‘When it was passed that it would be illegal to be gay in Russia, we received many messages asking us would we change Kremlin’s name.‘We saw it as an even bigger political stance to keep the Kremlin name as it is.‘A bar that is gay owned, gay managed and in the heart of gay community for nearly a quarter of a century — everything Putin detests.‘Seeing what is unfolding over the past couple of days has been heartbreaking.

The Advocate’s staffers are wrapping our Entertainment issue. But there are distractions. Big ones.The Ukrainian people are fearlessly fighting a Russian invasion ordered by antigay tyrant Vladimir Putin.

Using homophobic slurs and dropping “gay” as an insult is never OK, even in the case of tyrannical world leaders.Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russia President Vladimir Putin has drawn condemnation from leaders around the globe. U.S.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Fox News personality Tucker Carlson on Thursday accused a Texas congressman of making slanderous remarks about Carlson’s show, Tucker Carlson Tonight.Carlson said that Re. Michael McCaul (R-TX) “has told a number of people that this show is an organ of Russian disinformation.”“In other words,” Carlson continued, “not only are we wrong—which is fine—we are disloyal Americans.

Republicans, the present flare-up in Ukraine has shone a spotlight on the extent to which there is profound foreign policy disagreement within the broader ranks. From the ultra-hawkish calls for a U.S.-imposed no-fly zone or even the assassination of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin from the likes of Rep.

Cori Bush took to Twitter Wednesday in defense of the two-time Olympic champion as she remains detained in Moscow during heightened tensions between Russia and the U.S. over the war on Ukraine.Griner, a seven-time all-star center for the Phoenix Mercury basketball team, was detained at a Moscow airport after, Russian authorities allege, she was carrying cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage.

Absolutely nobody asked Donald Trump Jr. for his advice on foreign policy or the crisis in Ukraine, but that didn’t stop him from offering it anyway.Yesterday evening, Jr. tweeted: “Sending Biden to Europe for ‘High Stakes’ NATO talks will only embolden our enemies further.

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re-routed his Starlink satellites to help maintain internet connections in Ukraine.On Monday, in a surprising twist, Musk challenged Putin to a fistfight. He tweeted, “I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to single combat,” he said, using the Russian alphabet to write Mr Putin’s name.“Stakes are Ukraine,” he continued, writing the country’s name in Ukrainian.I hereby challenge Владимир Путин to single combatStakes are Україна— Elona Musk (@elonmusk) March 14, 2022 In a later tweet, he tagged the Kremlin and said, “Do you agree to this fight?”Although the Kremlin has not responded, one of Putin’s lapdogs, Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov, did.Related: Finally! The United States condemns queer purges in ChechnyaKadyrov is the Chechen leader who presided over a purge of gay people that resulted in men being murdered and others being tortured or detained in camps.

Eric Trump is the laughingstock of Twitter this morning after he went on Fox News last night to tout his dad’s “great relationship” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.“Putin was in with the KGB, he can read people, and he could tell that Donald Trump was a very strong person,” Eric told Sean Hannity when asked about why Putin didn’t invade Ukraine during the Trump administration.Eric Trump: Putin was in with the KGB. He can read people and he could tell that Donald Trump was a very strong person pic.twitter.com/1BqhstcUMP— Acyn (@Acyn) March 15, 2022Eric then pointed to his dad’s “perfect” relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.“And what did my father say? ‘You know, Kim, you mess around with us, you will be met with fire and fury, the likes of which you have never seen before.’ Right?” he said.

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Fox News nutjob Maria Bartiromo went completely go off the rails on Sunday Morning Futures yesterday in a bizarre segment about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, during which she ranted and raved about how President Biden secretly wants to see Ukraine “taken down” so he and Vladimir Putin can “sell out” the country together. Or something.Related: Everyone’s calling Maria Bartiromo the new Jeanine Pirro after psychotic rant about being “trashed”Bartiromo, looking hungover and in dire need of a hairstylist, alleged that “some people” have told her Donald Trump Biden considers Putin a “partner” rather than an enemy.Fox's Maria Bartiromo: "Some people have told me over the weekend that they feel that, at the end of the day, this administration does not see Putin as the enemy, they see him as a partner!" pic.twitter.com/lkYddMlXUs— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) March 13, 2022Later in the hour, Bartiromo invited Lindsey Graham, who recently called for Putin to be assassinated, onto the show to bolster her outrageous and unfounded claims that Biden is secretly in cahoots with the Russians.“The Biden administration looks at Putin as a partner for climate change and an Iran Deal maker rather than a war criminal,” Graham declared.

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