Why Nintendo’s support for same-sex marriage is a major level up

Following the FBI’s raid of Mar-a-Lago, the favorite right-wing response has been to wail that the agency has become “weaponized” against Donald Trump. No matter that crimes may have been committed and it’s their job to investigate.The Log Cabin Republicans parroted the talking point, but gave it a gay spin that’s so cringey it feels like someone must have hacked their Twitter account just to mess with them.But nope, the gay conservative group really did have the audacity to compare themselves to Stonewall rioters as they continued to suck up to Trump.Related: Mary Trump explains the chilling reason why Donald is “panicked” by FBI raid“Just as the patrons of Stonewall were not intimidated by police, we will not be intimidated by the weaponization of the FBI and DoJ against President Trump or his home, Mar-A-Lago… …where (as we announced hours ago) we will be holding our annual gala later this year!” the group tweeted.Just as the patrons of Stonewall were not intimidated by police, we will not be intimidated by the weaponization of the FBI and DoJ against President Trump or his home, Mar-A-Lago……where (as we announced hours ago) we will be holding our annual gala later this year! ?— Log Cabin Republicans (@LogCabinGOP) August 9, 2022As one commenter pointed out, “The patrons at Stonewall were largely Black and Latinx.

Lady Gaga kicked off the U.S. leg of her Chromatica Ball tour with a message for the United States Supreme Court. “They better not try to mess with gay marriage in this country!” she said to loud applause from the crowd during a concert at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Lady Gaga spoke up for same-sex marriage and abortion rights at her Washington, D.C. stop of her nationwide the ‘Chromatica Ball’ tour. 

said that the Supreme Court should reconsider opinions protecting same-sex relationships, marriage equality, and access to contraceptives. He also said that they "have the duty to 'correct the error' established in the precedents."On July 20, 2022, Marco Rubio confirmed that he wouldn't vote to codify same-sex marriage. "I don't know why we're doing that bill; there's no threat to its status in America," he told the Insider. "But I know plenty of gay people in Florida that are pissed off about gas prices." He also went on to say that it is a "stupid waste of our time on a non-issue."There is no Constitutional "right" for two men or two women to marry one another; the founders would have died laughing. There is no moral "right" to government approval for whatever sexual relationships you form. That doesn't mean a legal bar to such activity. https://t.co/ea773HWOsOThe senator from Texas made this comment when questioning nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearing on March 22, 2022. He said that it is an example of policy-making by the court and that the court added a "new right that is not in the Constitution." "When the Supreme Court decides that something that is not even in the Constitution is a fundamental right and no state can pass any law that conflicts with the Supreme Court’s edict, particularly in an area where people have sincerely held religious beliefs, doesn’t that necessarily create a conflict between what people may believe as a matter of their religious doctrine or faith and what the federal government says is the law of the land?" Cornyn asked.I’m also voting NO on another pointless Democrat fear mongering bill.

Lady Gaga took a moment out from her set to vouch her continued support for abortion rights and gay marriage.It comes in the wake of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 court case that made abortion legal on a federal level.

Lady Gaga is speaking out.

State of the Union program on Sunday, Graham participated in a debate with Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut over the effects of a Democratic tax, spending, and climate bill that ultimately passed on a party-line vote.At one point, the topic turned to whether the U.S.

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorLady Gaga kicked off the U.S leg of her Chromatica Ball tour in the nation’s capital, and acknowledged the moment by speaking out on same-sex marriage and abortion rights.Playing to a sold-out crowd at Washington D.C’s Nationals Park, Gaga took a moment before playing her 2011 hit  “Edge of Glory” to speak out on the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and outlawed abortion.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), seven years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide, said Sunday he still thinks the issue of gay nuptials should be left to the states.

Last night, Lady Gaga’s Chromatica tour reached Washington D.C. and, ever the ally, she didn’t miss the opportunity to speak out in support of same-sex marriage and abortion rights — and called out Republicans for their attacks on both.Throughout her performance, Gaga related songs to the political struggles near and dear to her heart with powerful statements.During “Born This Way,” a beloved gay anthem, Gaga spoke to the queer people in the crowd. “I see a lot of people in this audience who know exactly who you are,” she said.

https://t.co/mBH16KKP8A2. Just because I am in theater (not cabaret, but I do perform them every once in a while) does not mean that I am up for anything.

United States senator Lindsey Graham argued for the end of federal protections on same-sex marriage rights in a recent debate.

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced that its current Gender Participation Policy is under review, with LGBTQ+ inclusive club the Emerald Warriors urging that it remain inclusive of Trans athletes. Under the current policy, Trans men are permitted to compete in the male category subject to standard IRFU player registration consent and acknowlegments. […]

A transgender woman cyclist has been stripped of a silver medal she won in the sport’s recent national championships, with officials saying she hadn’t met the requirements for competing.Leia Genis placed second in the 3,000-meter women’s pursuit at the U.S. Elite Track Cycling National Championships, held in July in Pennsylvania, with Bethany Matsick finishing first. The following day, she says, she was told she was losing the medal and was no longer eligible to compete in the women’s category.“6 weeks ago I was eligible for competition at UCI C1 and C2 races held at the same velodrome and overseen by the same technical director,” Genis wrote on Instagram.

Another setback for Kristi Noem.Last week, South Dakota’s Government Accountability Board voted to continue moving forward with its investigation into two separate ethics complaints against gay-hating Republican leader.Noem, who believes 10-year-old rape victims should be forced to have their rapist’s babies, tried to get the complaints tossed out, but the board chose instead to extend the time it has to investigate the allegations.Related: Kristi Noem in crisis mode over affair rumors, says she loves her husband, fears God, blah, blah, blahThe 50-year-old governor is accused of engaging in nepotism and abusing her power when she tried to have her daughter certified as a state real estate appraiser through the Department of Labor and Regulation in 2020 after her application was denied because she hadn’t completed the required training. She is also accused of using taxpayer money to fly state-owned airplanes to political events.All three of the board’s retired judges voted unanimously to deny Noem’s motions to dismiss the complaints then granted a 60-day extension to the investigation so they could consider the merits of the complaints.The decision comes two months after the Government Audit and Operations Committee, a GOP-controlled, 10-member panel of state lawmakers, unanimously determined Noem acted inappropriately.

A number of Florida Democrats renounced support for a candidate seeking statewide office after anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion social media posts surfaced.Agriculture Commissioner candidate Naomi Esther Blemur distanced herself from the posts, but not before supporters including Florida’s only out state Senator bailed on her campaign. She’s in the running for the Democratic nomination in a three-way primary.“As a strong voice for reproductive freedom and LGBTQ+ rights, I found Naomi Esther Blemur’s past comments unsettling as they’ve come to light,” tweeted state Sen.

The Anglican Church has seen a simmering row over same-sex marriage erupt as leaders gathered for the Lambeth Conference, a roughly once-in-a-decade meeting of its bishops from around the world.

#AmericanPie: "There would be like 200 people that I would never have slept with!" https://t.co/FhlBAoU12a pic.twitter.com/8aUeuzmgEB— Variety (@Variety) August 3, 2022Related: Lukas Gage is having a moment and we’re totally here for it

revealed her body count, Alex Jones got destroyed in court, and all hell broke loose at a kid-friendly drag brunch in Chicago.

You’re literally butt-ass naked, except you can’t show your genitals. When you go into your trailer, there are six or seven options of things you’re supposed to put around your stuff.Some of them have drawstrings, some of them have double-stick tape, some of them are much larger — I don’t mind size-wise, but they’re just, like, a giant piece of fabric — and I had no idea what I was supposed to do with any of them.It’s called the NPH — the Netflix Penis Holder.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is now echoing the controversial call for men who have sex with men to limit their sexual partners amid the monkeypox outbreak.

Despite record-breaking fundraising, promising poll numbers, and even a last minute endorsement from Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senate hopeful/pro-LGBTQ thirst trapper Lucas Kunce was unable to clinch the nomination in Missouri’s Democratic primary election yesterday.Late last night, Kunce conceded the race to his opponent Trudy Busch Valentine, who won with 43% of the vote, compared to his 38%.“Thank you for fighting,” the 39-year-old tweeted shortly after the election was called.

Another day, another stupid remark from GOP clown of Ohio J.D. Vance.This week, the Hillbilly Elegy author said he doesn’t support federal legislation to codify protections for same-sex or interracial marriage, calling it a “bizarre distraction” from other more important issues, such as outlawing porn, banning anything LGBTQ-related from classrooms, and forcing 10-year-old rape victims to birth babies.Related: J.D. Vance posts racist video but all anyone’s talking about are his erect nipples and bad eyelinerSpeaking to reporters at the Ohio State Fair on Tuesday, Vance was asked about the Respect of Marriage Act, which passed in the U.S.

The Cuban government has opened a path towards expanding the rights of LGBTQ citizens in the Communist nation.On Friday, the country’s National Assembly approved a slate of updates to its Family Codes that will, among other things, legalize same-sex marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt children. The fate of these Family Code updates, however, is ultimately in the hands of the Cuban people, who will determine whether to approve the changes in a Sept.

#AmericanPie: "There would be like 200 people that I would never have slept with!" https://t.co/FhlBAoU12a pic.twitter.com/8aUeuzmgEB— Variety (@Variety) August 3, 2022Related: Lukas Gage is having a moment and we’re totally here for it

BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed Richie Anderson will be joining the 2022 series as the third-ever same-sex pairing. The ex-footballer and current BBC Radio 2 presenter will be following in the footsteps of 2021’s John Whaite and Johannes Radebe and 2020’s Nicola Adams and Katya Jones. He is the third celebrity who has been announced […]

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BBC Radio 2 presenter and ex-footballer Richie Anderson will be trading football boots for dancing shoes this year, as he was the third celebrity confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Authoritarian dictator Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, was invited to speak to CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference. On Thursday he delivered an anti-LGBTQ attack on same-sex marriage and same-sex families, echoing the false “groomer” claims increasingly prevalent on the right by demanding same-sex couples must “leave our kids alone.”

WASHINGTON — Senator Tammy Baldwin, the soft-spoken liberal Democrat of Wisconsin, was on a plane home from Washington last month when she got word that Senator Ron Johnson, her home-state colleague and a stridently hard-right Republican, had said publicly that he would not oppose a bill protecting same-sex marriage rights. Seizing a rare moment in which she and Mr. Johnson — polar opposites by any measure — might agree on something, Ms.

Another day, another stupid remark from GOP clown of Ohio J.D. Vance.This week, the Hillbilly Elegy author said he doesn’t support federal legislation to codify protections for same-sex or interracial marriage, calling it a “bizarre distraction” from other more important issues, such as outlawing porn, banning anything LGBTQ-related from classrooms, and forcing 10-year-old rape victims to birth babies.Related: J.D. Vance posts racist video but all anyone’s talking about are his erect nipples and bad eyelinerSpeaking to reporters at the Ohio State Fair on Tuesday, Vance was asked about the Respect of Marriage Act, which passed in the U.S.

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World Triathlon has approved a new policy that allows Transgender women to continue competing within female categories including internationally at professional standard, or in any age-group category. However, restrictions do apply relating to hormone levels and previous sporting history. The new regulations which come into effect in September rule that in order to participate, Trans […]

transgender, at 47 years old.As Kevin, Allyssa, married her wife Andrea in June 1996, and together they've had three children and a 26-year loving marriage.At the time they got married, Allyssa says, there wasn't a term for transgender, or gender dysphoria yet, so she just thought she liked being feminine. She said: "I told my wife that for some reason feminine things were very important to me and I enjoyed wearing girls' things.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has been criticised for “affirming the validity” of a 1998 declaration which states that gay sex is a sin. Trigger Warning: This story discusses homophobic comments, which might be distressing to some readers. 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.The leader of the global Anglican church has sought to placate conservative bishops across the world in a once-a-decade Lambeth conference.

Despite record-breaking fundraising, promising poll numbers, and even a last minute endorsement from Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senate hopeful/pro-LGBTQ thirst trapper Lucas Kunce was unable to clinch the nomination in Missouri’s Democratic primary election yesterday.Late last night, Kunce conceded the race to his opponent Trudy Busch Valentine, who won with 43% of the vote, compared to his 38%.“Thank you for fighting,” the 39-year-old tweeted shortly after the election was called.

A vote in the U.S. Senate on legislation to codify same-sex marriage, following a surprise bipartisan approval in the U.S. House, now appears on track for consideration in September after lawmakers return from summer recess.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Ukraine’s government to look into whether same-sex marriages should be legalised.

study was conducted by GLAAD, one of the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy groups, and published on Wednesday.They found that 84% of LGBTQ adults believe that there are not enough protections on social media to prevent harassment. GLAAD says that tech companies are not transparent enough about how they respond to online hate and reveal too few details about how often they take down posts or accounts that push harass LGBTQ users.The report graded the policies and actions the platforms have implemented around LGBTQ issues, taking into account features such as whether those platforms block discriminatory ads or allow their users to publish their pronouns on their profile.Twitter and TikTok, for example, have specific policies against intentionally misgendering or deadnaming a person. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said it removes similar posts on request.GLAAD found that every single platform failed, scoring below 50 out of a possible 100. TikTok scored the lowest with just over 42 out of 100. All of the social media platforms mentioned in the GLAAD report also have policies that are directly designed to prevent LGBTQ users from being harassed, threatened or discriminated against by other users because of their identity.But GLAAD has called on the platforms to release their training methods for content moderators and be more transparent about how many accounts and posts they have removed for violating hate speech rules."These platforms do have tools that they can use to solve these problems but they choose not to because it reduces their profit," said Jenni Olson, GLAAD's senior director of social media safety, to Euronews. "What we want to see is accountability that can force these companies to prioritize

For today’s instalment of How I Do It, our weekly series in which a person shares what seven days in their sex life looks like, we hear from Tom*.Tom is 24, bisexual and in a relationship with a man.He describes his relationship with sex as ‘complicated’, citing personal difficulties with the societal pressure he feels to get intimate on a regular basis. Tom stresses that he never feels pressured by his partner, just his own ‘insecurities that a relationship needs sex to work’.He enjoys the fact that, after being with his partner for two years, they each know what the other likes and how to turn each other on.

we reported on filmmaker Romas Zabarauskas’ promise to send nude selfies to anyone who donated to his Kickstarter for an upcoming project, an offer that had us pulling out our wallets.Well, a few years—and presumably countless d*ck pics—later, You Can’t Escape Lithuania was made. The film was a true auteur passion project, one that blended the autobiographical (its lead character’s name? Romas Zabarauskas) with the outré and experimental.This queer drama concerns itself with a roadtrip unlike any other: A young director attempts to flee the country with his star actress, Indre, after she kills her mother, bringing his Mexican immigrant boyfriend, Carlos, along for the ride.While on the road, Romas begins improvising a film on the fly, shooting Indre with his smartphone.

This JoJo Siwa/Candace Cameron Bure mess has spiraled out from two seconds of a TikTok into a full on family affair.The young dancer responded to a TikTok prompt for the “rudest celebrity I’ve met” by flashing a quick picture of Bure — a moment which the press quickly latched onto.Allegedly, it all started in 2014 when Bure refused to take a picture with the then-Dance Moms star.

The president of Ukraine on Tuesday said he supports a civil partnership law for same-sex couples.

Hundreds of same-sex couples staged a ‘kiss-a-thon’ in a park in Bogotá, Colombia after a gay couple were attacked there.

Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015, and those other kinds of relationships haven’t received legal blessing.

public opinion and different state laws on abortion rights are sharply dividing the country, there’s growing indication that most people agree on another once-controversial topic – protecting same-sex marriage.The U.S. House of Representatives voted on July 19, 2022, to enshrine same-sex marriage into law with a bipartisan vote – all 220 Democratic representatives voted in favor, joined by 47 Republican colleagues.