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Published by The Sacramento Bee Racist, antisemitic and homophobic flyers were found early Monday on the lawns of homes throughout areas of Sacramento, including two East Sacramento neighborhoods, a development that Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg immediately denounced. “It’s probably no coincidence that those who hate would spew their vile, racist lies on Juneteenth, a holiday uplifting the ideal that all people are equal and free,” Steinberg said in a statement to The Sacramento Bee. “Sacramento will never cower in the face of antisemitism, racism or prejudice. “The overwhelming majority of people who love their neighbo… Read More View the full article

Published by NJ.com The number of teenagers who say they’re sexually active has plummeted in New Jersey in the past 12 years, mirroring a nationwide trend that experts say isn’t easy to explain. Less than 18% of high school students in New Jersey reported that they were sexually active in 2021, down from a high of 33.6% in 2009, according to recently released Center for Disease Control and Prevention data. This is the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic that the CDC has conducted it’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, an assessment of the nation’s high schoolers taken every few years that asks about … Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Charges that public schools are subjecting children to leftwing indoctrination are proving to be mostly over-hyped or not at all based in fact. Yet, there’s evidence, according to a new report, that a fast-growing sector of the charter school industry is engaged in indoctrination, only, in this case, the schools are instructing children in white, conservative ideology. The report, “A Sharp Turn Right: A New Breed of Charter Schools Delivers the Conservative Agenda” by the Network for Public Education (NPE), finds that charter schools that market to families a “classical” or “traditional” appro… Read More View the full article

Elton john and his husband david are bursting out of a mcdonalds happy meal box. Illustration by gayiMcDonald’s has come under fire from officials in Georgia, who have accused the fast-food chain of promoting “LGBT propaganda” to children. The controversy centers on a book about the life of British musician Elton John, which is included in the children’s menu at McDonald’s. The book briefly mentions John’s homosexuality, which has been seized upon by Georgian Dream party leaders attempting to whip up a culture war in the country. The offending section? “You will now meet two of the most talented musicians in the world. Both of them had hopes, fears, joys and challenges, as well as their own special dreams. Their stories show you that if you follow your dreams and believe in yourself, you can achieve anything!. Georgian Officials Criticize McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys As originally reported by Intellinews, Top figures from Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party have criticized McDonald’s for including a book about the life of Elton John in its Happy Meal toys. The book, which is part of a global McDonald’s campaign featuring childhood stories of celebrities, briefly mentions the singer ‘got married and started the family he always dreamed of with his spouse, David, and two sons’.. Georgian Dream leaders have accused McDonald’s of promoting “LGBT propaganda” in Happy Meal packages. Several officials have spoken out against the book, with Irakli Kobakhidze, chairman of the ruling party, calling it “shocking” and “outrageous.” Mamuka Mdinaradze, chairman of the Georgian Dream parliamentary faction, has called the book “disgusting” and accused McDonald’s of trying to “get children used to” LGBT issues from a young age. The Patriarchate of Georgia’s Orthodox Church has also criticized McDonald’s for using “dishonest and covered-up behavior.” Elton John Draws Criticism from Georgian Officials for “LGBT Propaganda” Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili has previously expressed concerns about “hostile forces” allegedly attempting to undermine family values in Georgia, promising to protect the majority from “minority violence” during a radical right-wing Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) conference in Budapest last month. This latest controversy has further damaged the government’s relationship with the European Union, which was already under strain due to Georgia’s ambiguous position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. During 2021, the police just watched without intervening as a group of far-right individuals went on a violent rampage in Tbilisi, targeting and opposing LGBT rights. Tragically, a cameraman lost his life during these disturbing events. Although six attackers from the far-right were eventually found guilty of engaging in violent acts, their charges of orchestrating group violence were overturned upon appeal. Georgian Officials Attack McDonald’s Over Elton John’s “LGBT Propaganda” in Happy Meal === The controversy surrounding McDonald’s and Elton John highlights the continuing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia and other countries where conservative values still hold sway. While Georgian Dream leaders have attempted to whip up a culture war against Western values such as gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights to bolster their domestic support, the government’s actions have damaged its reputation with the European Union and other international organizations. As this controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Georgia’s leaders will respond to the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are reportedly not splitting. The 50-year-old ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actress’ partner, 56, with whom she has five children, announced their separation on Instagram on Saturday (17.06.23), but he has deleted the post and a source has claimed the couple aren’t divorcing. An insider told UsWeekly hours after ‘Due South’ actor Dean’s post made headlines: “They’ve had their ups and downs like any couple, but have continued working on their marriage through couple’s counselling. “They love each other and are not going to split.” According to the source, Dean’s friend… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Sarita Choudhury was “almost scared” of how much sex features in the new season of ‘And Just Like That’. The 56-year-old actress – who portrays real estate agent Seema Patel in the ‘Sex and the City’ spin-off – teased that “a lot is happening” in the upcoming episodes and she had a lot of fun because her character is single. She told Britain’s Grazia magazine: “Let’s just say the intimacy coordinator was there every day. “[There’s so much sex] I’m almost scared. “When we were shooting it, I was like ,’Oh my God, it’s going to be so much fun.; “Literally, everyone’s up to something. “[With Seem… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine After news broke that Pat Sajak is leaving Wheel of Fortune after 41 seasons, it looks like his costar Vanna White might be trying to take his job. “Vanna doesn’t want to leave Wheel of Fortune even after Pat’s announcement of retirement and she would highly consider taking over his role as host on the show,” the insider revealed. “The next year is going to be quite the ride and Vanna wants to be a part of it all even after he leaves, and she hopes they don’t force her out,” the insider continued. Since the blonde babe has co-hosted the show alongside Sajak since 1982, she is hoping to have he… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Even when he was president, Donald Trump lacked the legal authority to declassify a U.S. nuclear weapons-related document that he is charged with illegally possessing, security experts said, contrary to the former U.S. president’s claim. The secret document, listed as No. 19 in the indictment charging Trump with endangering national security, can under the Atomic Energy Act only be declassified through a process that by the statute involves the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. For that reason, the experts said, the nuclear document i… Read More View the full article

Published by DPA Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to press ahead with his controversial overhaul of the judiciary despite months of huge street protests. Netanyahu accused the opposition at a Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Sunday of stalling for time in negotiations mediated by President Isaac Herzog. He said the prominent opposition politicians Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz had only feigned dialogue and never meant to find common ground with the government. “That is why we will gather this week and take practical steps,” Netanyahu said. Referring to his election victory last year, he added that… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Rebel Wilson has delayed her wedding. The 43-year-old actress announced in February that she and jewellery designer Ramona Agruma, 39, had got engaged whilst on a trip to Disneyland in California but explained that she has now decided to halt any nuptial plans for this year but is hoping that the big day will come in 2024. She told P”ageSix: “It’s really hard. So, I said to [Ramona], ‘We won’t get married this year.’ But [we’re] hopefully planning on next year. It’s been interesting to talk about it, but [we] don’t have any plans yet. The ‘Pitch Perfect’ star – who welcomed daughter Royce Lillian via surrogate in November 2022 – had dated the likes of Jacob Busch and Jeff Beacher before she met Ramona and went on to add that she would have “benefitted” from being in a place where she didn’t have to “label” her sexuality or come out as anything because she never saw herself as being completely heterosexual to begin with. She added: “I just would have really benefitted from something where you didn’t have to label your sexuality or say I’m this or that because I was not 100 percent straight but I didn’t know how to classify that.” Earlier this year, the ‘Senior Year’ actress posted two photos of herself and her girlfriend wearing matching pink tops at Disneyland. She captioned the images: “We said YES! Thank you @tiffanyandco for the stunning ring and to Bob Iger and the incredible team at Disneyland @disneyweddings for pulling off this magical surprise!” A source subsequently revealed Rebel’s closest friends “couldn’t be more thrilled for her engagement” to Ramona. The insider told Us Weekly: “Rebel’s closest friends couldn’t be more thrilled for her engagement to Ramona. They know that her and Ramona make an amazing couple together and are so happy they found each other. “Rebel’s friends have been so supportive of her over the years, been by her side throughout her ups and downs, through past relationships etc. They feel like this is her real fairytale come true and she deserves all of it and more. “Rebel has a huge heart and she’s one of the most genuine people you’d ever meet. They are all celebrating her engagement and are ecstatic for her next chapter.” View the full article

Published by OK Magazine Ariana Grande has always been a queen — and will be one for years to come — but, most recently, Grande has transformed into Glinda the Good Witch in her upcoming lead role in the film version of the Broadway musical Wicked, set to be released on November 27, 2024. Whether it be acting in a Nickelodeon sitcom, igniting an award-winning music career or combining both her skills in one for the highly anticipated Wizard of Oz spinoff, the 29-year-old has always reigned at the top among beloved Hollywood stars. From a childhood star to a present-day icon, keep scrolling to view OK!’s gallery of Gra… Read More View the full article

Published by New York Daily News A federal judge in Indiana on Friday issued a preliminary injunction blocking a ban on gender-affirming care for minors from taking effect, in a ruling celebrated as a “victory” by civil rights advocates. Senate Bill 480, which would prohibit families and doctors from providing gender-affirming care for minors, was signed into law by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb on April 5. Shortly after the signing of the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union and its Indiana affiliate filed a lawsuit on behalf of four trans youth and their families, alleging the law is unconstitutional because it violates … Read More View the full article

Published by Sports Illustrated By Patrick Andres West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins is expected to resign in the wake of his arrest for driving under the influence in Pittsburgh Friday evening, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports. Huggins, 69, was observed blocking traffic in Pittsburgh’s Allegheny West neighborhood and pulled over, per a police report. He failed a sobriety test and was taken into custody. The arrest added to an offseason filled with negative headlines for Huggins. On May 8, Huggins referred to [Xavier fans](https://www.si.com/college/2023/05/08/west-virginia-bob-huggins-anti-lgbtq-slur-xavier-fans) as… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters UK NICOSIA (Reuters) – Separated by politics but united in pride, members of LGBTQ+ communities came together in celebration late on Saturday in the no-man’s-land that splits Cyprus in two. Setting off from opposing sides of Nicosia, Cyprus’s divided capital city, activists converged in a United Nations controlled buffer zone, turning it into a sea of rainbow flags where people cheered, embraced and kissed. Cyprus was split by ethnic violence which culminated in a Turkish invasion in 1974 triggered by a brief Greek inspired coup. The Turkish Cypriot community live in its north, and Greek Cypriots… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet MSNBC Host Ayman Mohyeldin on Saturday interviewed Dr. Marci Bowers, a gynecologic and reconstructive surgeon and president of the World Professional Organization for Transgender Health about the growing attacks by Republicans on gender-affirming care “Talk to us a little bit about that,” host Ayman Mohyeldin began. Citing Bowers’ April 2023 New York Times editorial, Mohyeldin pointed out that “studies show gender-affirming therapy has huge benefits for patients, and fewer than one percent of those who’ve received gender-affirming surgery say they regret their decision to do so, which is a muc… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, we can expect tensions between the political left and right to intensify. That being said, it’s essential to understand the psychological forces at play that may predict a rise not just in disagreement, but in violence. The social psychology theory known as terror management theory offers a powerful lens through which to view the growing polarity and potential hostility, and how that could manifest as violence depending on what happens with Donald Trump — legally and politically — in the coming year. Terror management theory explains how exist… Read More View the full article

Published by DPA A suspected terrorist attack on Vienna’s annual pride parade on Saturday was foiled before it could take place and three suspects were arrested, Austrian security officials said on Sunday, a day after 300,000 gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Three young men – aged 14, 17 and 20 – were accused by the head of the Directorate General for Public Security of being Islamic State sympathizers, and arrested before the parade kicked off. Omar Haijawi-Pirchner said the suspects had taken predatory steps to attack the “Rainbow Parade” in the Austrian capital but there was never any threat to th… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online Mega GOP House Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned the Pride flag this week and dubbed the rainbow flag a “symbol of aggression,” RadarOnline.com has learned. The controversial congresswoman’s contentious remarks came on Monday as she posted a scathing rant about gay and trans rights on Twitter amid this year’s Pride Month. Mega According to Greene, the rainbow Pride flag is not only a “symbol of aggression” but the entire Pride movement is allegedly pushing an “evil, perverted, and hyper-sexualized agenda” that “must end.” “The pride movement is not about rights for gay people anymore,” she tweeted on Monday. “Every American has equal rights.” “[The Pride flag] has become a symbol of aggression that should be concerning to all Americans,” Greene continued. “This is an evil, perverted, and hyper-sexualized agenda that is targeting kids and it must end!” Meanwhile, Greene also posted a clip of her recent appearance on The Charlie Kirk Show – a right-wing radio show hosted by 29-year-old Turning Point USA president Charlie Kirk. Marjorie Taylor Greene Was Compared to the Woman Who Got Emmett Till Murdered During Georgia Town Hall ‘Removing Toxic and Bad People Out of My Life Makes Me Very Happy’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Unloads on Matt Gaetz in Leaked Text Messages Detailing Epic Fall-out Between House Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Boyfriend Brian Glenn Divorce Battle With Ex Sealed From Public As Romance With Congresswoman Heats Up During the episode, both Greene and Kirk fumed over the fact that a Pride flag was hung alongside the American flag at a Marriott-owned hotel where the Turning Point USA founder held a recent summit where Greene appeared as a guest speaker. “You can’t say things like this, and I’m going to say it,” Greene said at the Turning Point USA Young Women’s Leadership Summit. “I just drove up today here at the Gaylord and I saw three flags.” Mega “And one of the flags, which is just as big as the other ones — the United States flag, the Texas flag — was the rainbow flag. Shame on them!” she continued. “Shame on them for hanging that flag out there. Because it shouldn’t be about what people do sexually that causes us to hang a flag somewhere.” “The only flags that should be hung are the United States flag — and it’s big and beautiful in the back of this room — and a state flag,” Greene concluded. “So, shame on the Gaylord!” Mega Then, on Kirk’s radio show, Greene continued to slam the Pride movement, the Pride flag, and the Biden Administration’s decision to hang a Pride flag outside the White House alongside the American flag to commemorate this year’s Pride Month. “Absolutely, I called them out because the Pride movement is not about rights for gay people anymore, that’s been totally determined for a very long time,” the MAGA congresswoman raved. Never miss a story — sign up for the RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free. “Every single American has equal rights,” she continued. “The equal right to vote, the equal right to buy a home, to have a job if they qualify for job qualifications, get an education, and so much more in America.” “But that flag that you’re showing there, that the White House and Joe Biden prominently displays as more important that the United States American flag, has become a symbol of aggression,” she repeated. “It’s an aggression in a type of form that should be concerning to all Americans, and it is to most Americans.” View the full article

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer On TV, “Abbott Elementary’s” Gregory Eddie is an endearing first-grade teacher who doesn’t tolerate nonsense from his students. Off camera, the actor who plays him says he also won’t tolerate nonsense — or rumors. In a note published on Instagram, Tyler James Williams shut down a longstanding fan theory that he is gay. “I’m not gay; but I think the culture of trying to ‘find’ some kind of hidden trait or behavior that a closeted person ‘let slip’ is very dangerous,” Williams wrote. “Overanalyzing someone’s behavior in an attempt to ‘catch’ them directly contributes to the anxiety a lot of quee… Read More View the full article

Rebecca Black’s journey in the music industry is turning out to be not so much the “1-hit wonder” narrative in spite of Heinz tapping her to joint certain others clearly in the club. (and who wouldn’t for their own version of Ranch?). She has been navigating her way through a complex landscape of public opinion, reinventing her sound, and embracing her queer identity. Rebecca Black, once known primarily for her viral song “Friday,” has been reinventing herself over the past few years. She started her comeback in 2021 with a hyperpop remix of “Friday,” produced by Dylan Brady of 100 gecs, featuring Big Freedia, Dorian Electra, and the brotronica duo 3OH!3. Her 2023 debut album, “Let Her Burn” did get some mixed reviews, but was a real big step to craft a new image, sucking up influences from Katy Perry to Ariana Grande and Charli XCX. Her look has matured and self-describing as a “queer-celebrated,” Mexican-American, “iconic queer creator”​​ she’s come out and added layers. Published by Cerebral Overload HEINZ® – the condiment category icon and leader – today announced the debut of six new, limited-time Sauce Drops. With the help of viral sensations who know a little something about 15 minutes in the spotlight – Rebecca Black, Kyle Craven (AKA “Bad Luck Brian”) and singing competition sensation William Hung – HEINZ will “drop” one sauce per month at select restaurants across the U.S., giving each exotic and mouthwatering creation its 15 minutes of flavor. “As a consumer obsessed brand at the forefront of food culture, we want to hijack fans’ behavior as they seek out new and unique flavors at … Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Nandita Bose and Jarrett Renshaw PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -President Joe Biden made his 2024 re-election pitch to union members in Philadelphia on Saturday in his first political rally since launching his campaign in April, aiming to shore up a key part of his political coalition and bolster support among white working-class voters. The AFL-CIO, which includes 60 unions representing more than 12.5 million workers, endorsed Biden and his running mate Vice President Kamala Harris this week – the earliest it has ever made an endorsement in a U.S. presidential election – and hosted Saturday’s eve… Read More View the full article

Published by Socialite Life The second season of Queen of the Universe pits immensely talented singing queens from around the world against each other to snatch the coveted title won by Grag Queen last year. On last week’s episode, the queens were split into teams and the competition’s two American representatives, Militia Scunt and Jazell Barbie Royale wowed the crowd with an original (and spicy) duet titled “Gagging for You.” Hailing from Orlando, Florida, Jazell has been on the drag scene for almost two decades. She has won numerous pageant titles and has entertained crowds across the country. She used her platform as… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Howard Donald has been dropped from a pride festival after liking a series of transphobic tweets. The Take That singer, 55, had been set to headline the LGBTIQA event Groovebox in July alongside the likes of Horse Meat Disco, Essel and Sam Sax, but after his actions were slammed by fans he was dropped, issued an apology – and his Twitter account has been removed. Howard said on an Instagram story on Saturday (17.06.23) he was “deeply sorry” after making a “huge error” by “liking social media posts that are derogatory towards the LGBTQIA+ community”. He added: “I have made a huge error in my ju… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Lady Gaga feels her recent time out of the spotlight has been “extremely healing and recharging”. The ‘Poker Face’ singe, 37, has been lying relatively low as she prepared her character for the upcoming ‘Joke’ sequel and a film on her ‘Chromatica Ball’ tour, but has now reassured fans she has used the time to grow creatively and personally. She said in a long open letter to her 55 million Instagram followers: “I’ve been experiencing my creativity ever since last summer in a really special and private way. “I wrote and produced music for a special project, I prepared for months developing my ch… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Former President Donald Trump vowed in a speech at a rally in Conroe, Texas on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 that he will prohibit transgender women from competing in female sports if he is reelected in 2024. “We will ban men from participating in women’s sports,” Trump said, as quoted in a January 31st NBC News analysis. Trump claimed that it is “so ridiculous” that “young girls and women are incensed that they are now being forced to compete against those who are biological males” and declared that “it’s not good for women. It’s not good for women’s sports, which worked for so long and so har… Read More View the full article