The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & Entertainment Randy Slovacek

In this week’s headlines:

• The United Methodist Church has voted to reverse its ban on gay clergy

• A federal appeals court has ruled state health care plans must cover gender-affirming surgeries

• Some good news for LGBTQ youth in the foster care system

• And Country music artist Chris Housman drops his oh-so-romantic new single and music video “Guilty As Sin”

All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:

• A controversial new law in Kansas could keep minors from accessing non-explicit LGBTQ websites

• The campaign for the reelection of President Biden has launched a strategic initiative reaching out to LGBTQ voters

• "Heartstopper" star Kit Connor will make his Broadway debut this fall

• What to watch this week? I recommend the acclaimed short film "Ode To Pablo" as this is National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week. Free link: https://youtu.be/nUh-LMrHJ_A?si=NcQM90r0wGIDH544

All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week's LGBTQ headlines:

• International pop star and actor Ricky Martin stars in the new Apple TV+ series "Palm Royale"

• Thailand is very close to legalizing same-sex marriage

• House Republicans slipped a provision in the federal spending bill that bans Pride flags from flying over U.S. embassies - but there's a catch

• The Republic of Georgia appears poised to follow Russia's lead on anti-LGBTQ legislation

Plus, we observe the annual Transgender Day of Visibility. All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week’s episode:

• More details emerge about the cause of death of Oklahoma transgender teen Nex Benedict

• Major parts of Florida’s hideous “Don’t Say Gay” law have been nullified

• The percentage of adults in the US who identify has hit a new record high

• LGBTQ icon David Mixner dies at the age of 77

All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week's LGBTQ news headlines:

• Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student in Oklahoma, died one day after a physical altercation in a high school restroom.

• Columbia, Missouri, has declared itself to be a safe haven for LGBTQ people.

• Russian authorities closed down a 'My Little Pony' convention because one character has a rainbow-colored mane.

• GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the winners of this year's Dorian Film Awards with the acclaimed 'All of Us Strangers' taking top honors. Full list of winners here: https://therandyreport.com/all-of-us-strangers-takes-top-honors-in-lgbtq-critics-dorian-film-awards/

All that and new music from out recording artist Nieri in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week's LGBTQ headlines:

• Amber Glenn came out on top at this year’s U.S. Figure skating championship becoming the first queer woman to win the title.

• An Oklahoma lawmaker introduced a bill that would ban using state funds to acknowledge Pride Month.

• Good news in Tennessee where an anti-LGBTQ ordinance that blocked a Pride festival has been rescinded.

• Terrestrial radio station KGAY in Palm Springs is geared towards LGBTQ listeners with gay hosts broadcasting live. Link: www.LGAYPalmSprings.com

• New music from out indie pop artist Bentley Robles "We Should"

All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.