What if new House Speaker Johnson actually accepted Secretary Pete’s invite? — On a recent Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host directed a pointed question at his guest, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. In reference to newly elected Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, The Late Show host asked… “How do you work with a guy who argued that same-sex…

The Rightwing is obviously less interested in protecting children than in demonizing queer and trans folk. Nothing illustrates the hypocrisy of the nationwide Republican campaign to stigmatize and erase LGBTQ+ folks more clearly than the ongoing hubbub surrounding lyin’/denyin’ Ohio Representative Jim Jordan. This brouhaha becomes even more pointed (and…

Riley Gaines is at it again, spreading innuendo, intolerance, and hatred — So, a video that should never have been posted in the first place gets a social-media boost from an influential anti-trans activist, who makes shit up about one of the persons involved. And, this is what happens. I haven’t seen the entire 23-second video, only a blurry still shot lifted…

No, Taylor Swift is not homely, and I suspect Travis Kelce’s man parts are still attached — Also, she is homely. — Who was rightwing dweeb Roger Kimball tweeting about? Taylor Swift. No, I’m not kidding! No, no, no, you don’t! You can’t say that! Go ahead, Mr. Kimball. Say that her music isn’t exactly your taste. That’s fine. Say it right out loud! If you’re more…

Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger — Did I ever really want to die? Yes. At one point, at least. Regardless, in every instance, I desperately needed to kill the pain, to free myself from the daunting specter of having to face yet another day and all of its inescapable trials and tribulations. During one particularly dark period, I pondered the pros and cons…

Progressive Oregon laws attract an influx of LGBTQ+ emigrants — We’ve seen about a 60% increase over the last few months of folks coming to us from out of state seeking safety, health and housing access. — Katie Cox, executive director and co-founder of the Equi Institute Local media outlets are spitting out the news blasts faster than I can…

Here’s reason to believe we’re not losing ground as much as we might think. — Good news: Public opinion is on our side. Bad news: Extreme right wing politicians and activist “parental rights” groups could give a flying fork about majority opinion and continue to exert undue control over school curricula and library shelves for the purpose of whitewashing history and erasing LGBTQ+ folk. Of…

A property line dispute leads to the assault of a Trans man — “I attempted to get away, you know, that’s when he tackled me, suffocated me. I’m still scared.” — Brenden Lindberg, to KATU News Tidewater, Oregon, is an unincorporated community along the estuary of the Alsea River, a hop, skip, and a jump down Highway 34 from the coastal fishing town…

U.S. Department of Education Exempts Baylor From Title IX Regulations — Oh dear! Here’s yet another church-affiliated institution benefiting from federal dollars while demanding a religious right to discriminate against queer and trans students. An Aug. 14 letter from Baylor President Linda Livingstone to students, faculty and staff, stated that the university expects “all members of the Baylor Family to be…