Mattis Says Trans Troops Can Continue Serving for Now
Defense Secretary James Mattis today said a panel will study how best to address trans service, and nothing will change until the study is done.
www.advocate.com/military/2017/8/29/mattis-says-trans-troops-can-continue-serving-now
Joel Osteen’s Church Opens to Harvey Evacuees; He Says It Was Never Closed
The megachurch pastor, who has a not-great record on LGBT issues, was criticized for not taking in evacuees earlier.
How Princess Diana Became a Gay Icon
“Goodbye England’s rose” sang Elton John to a packed Westminster Abbey and a nation in mourning on September 6 1997. It was an unusual and unprecedented moment that marked the end of an extraordinary life and the start of the unparalleled deification of a posh girl from Norfolk once married to our future king. Twenty years…
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Melania wore stilettos to visit Hurricane Harvey damage, and Twitter’s having a field day
“Stiletto pumps in da flood.”
Hurricane Harvey, Melania Trump, Kathy Griffin, Robert Mueller, Coldplay, Ellen DeGeneres: HOT LINKS
WHAT A CROWD. WHAT A TURNOUT. Trump addresses Hurricane Harvey disaster in Corpus Christi.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE? Melania Trump wears stilettos to Texas for Hurricane disaster visit.
ELLEN DEGENERES. Texas, I love you.
Texas, I love you. #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/z1ly4bFG7l
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 28, 2017
ONLY MORONS PAY THE ESTATE TAX. What Gary Cohn, the director of the National Economic Council, told a group of Senate Democrats: ‘A source close to Mr. Cohn denied that he had used the word, saying he had been referring to “rich people with really bad tax planning.”’
BEHEADING. Kathy Griffin says she and Anderson Cooper are no longer friends.
FLOTUS. Melania’s office slams media.
from @FLOTUS comms dir: “It’s sad that we have an active and ongoing natural disaster in Texas, and people are worried about her shoes.”
— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) August 29, 2017
RON DESANTIS. Congressman proposes amendment to stop Muellier investigation into Trump and Russia: “The amendment was submitted as part of the upcoming spending package the lower chamber is expected to weigh after the congressional recess.”
GAY PANIC DEFENSE. Banned in Illinois.
AUSTRALIA. Canberra government launches rainbow buses to promote marriage equality: “The rainbow bus wraps cost $22,000, sourced from the existing Transport Canberra and City Services budget, and will be seen on buses for a minimum of three months.”
COLDPLAY. A song for Houston. “I’m dreamin’ of when I get back to Houston, I’m dreamin’ of that very special place. I’m dreamin’ of when Houston has no problems, in that city where they send you into space.”
JOHANNESBURG. 34-year-old man beaten at music fest for being gay: “My friend and I were just dancing on the dance floor. I don’t know at this stage if this guy [the alleged perpetrator] got upset by my friend and I showing affection, but we literally looked at him and then he crushed my nose, and knocked out my teeth.”
TEASER OF THE DAY. Blade Runner 2049.
TOO HOT TUESDAY. Micah Marquez.
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Hurricane Harvey, Melania Trump, Kathy Griffin, Robert Mueller, Coldplay, Ellen DeGeneres: HOT LINKS
How to Help Texas Today
HRC’s thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. We will stand with Texas and the entire region in the days, weeks and months ahead.
While we’ve watched the destruction unfold, we’ve also witnessed fellow Americans step up and show the true character of our country. Neighbors put their lives on the line to rescue one another. Everyday citizens became heroes by leading others to safety. And Texans have powerfully united to show immense strength through the darkest of hours.
At HRC, we know that when one community hurts, all of America hurts. That’s why we’re urgently supporting organizations with their recovery efforts. HRC leaders on the ground in Texas have suggested the following local groups who are serving Texans:
Thousands of HRC members and supporters call Texas home. They will be in our thoughts as they recover. But before that process can begin, we must have their backs in the days ahead. Will you join us by making a donation to fuel the critical work in serving those impacted by Hurricane Harvey? Please consider making a gift to the organizations listed above.
www.hrc.org/blog/how-to-help-texas-today?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed
Olympic Hurdler Colin Jackson Comes Out
The British athlete reveals that he is gay.
www.advocate.com/sports/2017/8/29/olympic-hurdler-colin-jackson-comes-out
Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg reenact that oh-so-sensual scene from ‘Ghost’
If you can’t stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen.
