Dwyane Wade’s Ex-Wife Accusing Him Of Coercing Their Daughter To Be Trans For 'Financial Opportunities'

For anyone wondering what marriage means to one of the best-known gay men in the U.S., Chasten Buttigieg has an answer.“My marriage has filled this house with so much love it makes me want to be a better husband, father, and citizen every day,” the husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote in a Tuesday post on Medium. “It’s called me to something bigger than myself while recognizing that my kids are now the most important thing in life, and I’d do anything to protect them.

By a vote of 61-36, the Senate has passed the Respect for Marriage Act.

LGBTQ+ politicians, civil rights activists, and allies are thrilled with the U.S. Senate’s passage Tuesday of the Respect for Marriage Act, which will write marriage equality into federal law and protect it from being rescinded by the Supreme Court.The House of Representatives has already approved the bill, but since the Senate amended it with a religious freedom provision, it has to go back to the House for another vote.

Far right activists and organizations for months have been falsely claiming legislation to protect same-sex marriages would destroy different-sex marriages and take away religious rights from ordinary Americans, but early Tuesday evening on a bipartisan basis the Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, 61-36.

The U.S. Senate voted 61-36 Tuesday to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which will write marriage equality into federal law, maintaining it even if the Supreme Court overturns its 2015 ruling that established equal marriage rights nationwide.The bill has already been passed by the House of Representatives, but the Senate added an amendment to it aimed at protecting religious freedom, so the new version needs to be voted on by the House before it can go to President Joe Biden for his expected signature.“Today, after many rounds of bipartisan talks and after many doubts that we could even reach this point, we are taking the momentous step forward for greater justice for LGBTQ Americans,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said before the vote.He said the first person he would call after the vote would be his daughter Alison, who is in a same-sex marriage."What a great day," he added after the vote finished.The push for the Respect for Marriage Act came after Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the Obergefell v.

Fox News propagandist Tucker Carlson, whose nightly show frequently has the largest reach of any on cable news, regularly attacks the LGBTQ community with fear-mongering and hate-filled segments about gay people, transgender people, “groomers” and the latest target: “drag queen story hours.”

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Anderson Lee Aldrich’s parents: His mother, Laura Voepel, in a photo from her Twitter, left, and his father Aaron Brink, in a photo from the 2005 AVN Awards. (Aaron Brink photo by Luke Ford, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons).

Sam Brinton, one of the federal government's first gender-fluid officials, has been placed on leave from their position as deputy assistant secretary for spent fuel and waste disposition at the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy after being accused of theft. Another official has been named as their interim replacement.They are charged with felony theft, Insider reports.  According to court documents, Brinton is accused of taking a Vera Bradley suitcase and its contents from baggage claim at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport September 16.

The mother of the accused Club Q shooter was detained by police the day after the attack, according to court records released Monday.Laura Voepel, 45, was detained about 3:30 a.m. November 20 at a Colorado Springs apartment complex, The Denver Post reports. She was charged with resisting arrest, which is a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a petty offense.

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Kelly Holmes has spoken about the struggle of dating in the closet, both throughout her military career and as a high-profile Olympian.

(CNN) -- The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on final passage of a bipartisan bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage.The chamber on Monday night reached an agreement to hold three amendment votes starting at 3:45 p.m. ET before a final passage vote.

The Women’s Chorus of Dallas presents Holiday Hearts, featuring Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble.

Police in Scotland are investigating the unexplained death of a man at a gay spa over the weekend. The unidentified 51-year-old man died late Saturday afternoon at the Pipeworks Men’s Health Spa on Metropole Lane in Glasgow. While the death is unexplained, authorities indicated they do not suspect foul play was involved and are instead trying to determine an official cause of death.“We received a report of a sudden death of a 51-year-old man at a premises on Metropole Lane, Glasgow around 7.55 p.m.

Queer singer-songwriter Omar Apollo swiftly and humourously took down an accusation of queerbaiting on Twitter.

Cat Burns, FLO and Nia Archives have each been nominated for the prestigious Rising Star award at next year’s BRITs.

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Three stellar performers have been nominated for the upcoming BRIT Awards Rising Star Award, including Gay Times Honours performer Cat Burns.

A pitch invader showing support for LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights in Iran, and Ukraine interrupted a World Cup match on Monday between Portugal and Uruguay.Waving a rainbow flag, the runner, identified as Mario Ferri by the Independent, ran across the field at the Lusail Iconic Stadium at the World Cup in Qatar.The incident happened in the 51st minute of the game, CNN reports.Ferri wrote on social media, “I’M BACK.” He added that he “wanted to send out important messages.” He also said on an Instagram story that there were “No Legal consequences, I am free.”Images taken of Ferri show him wearing a blue shirt with the words “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front with “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN” on the back.The 35-year-old Italian has run onto pitches at past World Cup games, according to the Independent.LGBTQ+ rights have been a major point of tension at the games as Qatar, the host country, criminalizes sex between men and has reportedly maliciously detained queer people. Several fans have reportedly been told to remove rainbow-colored items before being allowed into the stadium by security.

(CNN) – A ‘Tornado Tuesday’ of severe storms is expected to deliver the potential for a monstrous trio of tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail to millions of people across parts of the Southeast and Mississippi Valley beginning Tuesday afternoon, forecasters are warning.More than 40 million people from southeastern Texas eastward to Georgia, and northward to central Indiana and Illinois are under a threat of severe weather Tuesday, according to the Storm Prediction Center.The largest potential for the most severe weather is for about 1 million people in parts of central Mississippi, including Jackson, as well as parts of east-central Louisiana. In those areas, the threat for severe weather, including large hail and possible tornadoes, is a Level 4 of 5, with 5 being the highest, according to prediction the center.The Level 4, or moderate threat, is rare for this time of year for that region, which usually sees tornadoes during the spring and summer months.“Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, very large hail, and a few severe wind gusts are expected this afternoon into the overnight period across parts of the lower to mid-Mississippi Valley and parts of the Southeast,” the prediction center said.

(CNN) -- The World Health Organization announced Monday that "mpox" is now the preferred name for monkeypox."Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while 'monkeypox' is phased out," the organization said.The Biden administration said they "welcome the change" and the US will use the mpox name "from this point forward."Monkeypox was named in 1970, more than a decade after the virus that causes the disease was discovered in captive monkeys, the organization said. But monkeypox probably didn't start in monkeys -- its origin is still unknown -- and the virus can be found in several other kinds of animals.The name was created before WHO published best practices for naming diseases in 2015.Scientists and experts have pushed since the start of the recent outbreak to change the name to avoid discrimination and stigma that could steer people away from testing and vaccination.

A number of entertainers paid tribute to beloved Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine at a memorial concert in London on 28 November.

A protester displaying a rainbow flag leapt onto the pitch during last night’s World Cup game in Qatar, protesting human rights issues.

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Mike Tindall, 44, has just launched his very own range of Budgie Smugglers with all proceeds going directly to Cure Parkinson's charity.The I'm a Celeb star has shared a snap of his limited edition range, which he revealed his team had been working on while he was in camp.This left the rugby professional to set the record straight on his royal wife Zara Tindall's exact role in the wardrobe item.Mike shared a short video on Instagram in view of his 443,000 followers, showing off his latest venture.The video started with a clip of him talking to Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold, who quizzed him on turning the Budgie Smugglers into a business venture.Richard said: "Mike, obviously speaking, who's ripened into the third and final act of his life..."Will you be launching a range of your own Budgie Smugglers that perhaps even I could pull off?"Mike laughs: "I've actually just shown the room a pair I might have knocked up already!"Two pairs of trunks are available, with one having a leafy green patterned background and the other featuring a more scenic print of the jungle skies.On both pairs, the front has Vanilla Mike emblazoned across it.The back of the blue pair reads: "These are not my wife's..."While the other reads: "Nibble my nuts."The royal captioned the post: "The team have been busy while I have been away... you can now order a very limited edition run of GBR ‘Nibble my Nuts’ and ‘These are not my wife's budgies @budgysmuggleruk."All profits will go to Cure Parkinson’s (@cureparkinsons)."Many social media users rushed to the comments to express their gratitude for the kind gesture.Lynnex1690 said: "Fantastic charity Mike.

The market for fan tokens, a volatile cocktail of crypto and sport, is heating up in the desert of Qatar.

Jill Scott has made history as the first LGBTQ+ woman to win I’m a Celebrity… Get me Out of Here. 

A variety of religious organizations signed on to a letter calling on the U.S. Senate to adopt a proposed amendment to the Respect for Marriage Act, with the amendment designed to allay concerns about implications for religious freedom if the act passes and writes marriage equality into federal law.“The amendment protects the right to believe as we choose while leaving intact the core mission of the legislation to respect marriages,” reads the letter, released Monday by a coalition, organized by the Interfaith Alliance, that includes Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh groups. It is addressed to two of the Respect for Marriage Act’s lead sponsors, Sens.

The U.S. Senate Monday advanced a religious freedom amendment to a marriage equality bill, the Respect for Marriage Act, moving the legislation a step closer to passage.The Respect for Marriage Act would write marriage equality into federal law, protecting it from Supreme Court action.

It’s A Sin star Omari Douglas and The Nevers actor James Norton has joined the West End adaptation of A Little Life.

Nikita Dragun, a famous trans influencer and model, was put in a men’s prison after being arrested at a hotel in Miami.

Leigh Finke has made history as the first openly transgender legislator elected to the Minnesota House after the 2022 midterm elections.

Newly-elected New Hampshire state Rep. James Roesener

Beauty influencer Nikita Dragun was arrested on Monday night in Miami after allegedly causing a ruckus and throwing water in a police officer's face.Guests and employees at The Goodtime Hotel claimed Dragun was walking around the pool area naked and then later caused a disturbance in her room, according to TMZ. Hotel security knocked on Dragun's door only to have her open it and then allegedly slam it in their face.

Daily Wire host who recently released the documentary What Is a Woman?, which attempts to poke holes in arguments surrounding transgender issues.

In a massive blow to trans rights, Florida has effectively banned medical care for trans youth.

The UK’s latest Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly planning to review where transgender rights stand in the Equality Act 2010.

A compilation of threats sent to Judge Mary Brown, who is presiding over a custody case involving a trans child.

Yasmin Finney is the latest cover star for British Vogue.

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She who shall be named. Daniel Radcliffe opened up about Harry Potter author J.K Rowling’s anti-trans comments — and why he felt it was imperative to speak out against them.

Kit Connor isn’t too pleased with the public right about now.

One of the nation’s best-known transgender women, Caitlyn Jenner, has amplified right-wing criticism of trans TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney and misgendered Mulvaney in the process.Jenner, a conservative, has now apologized for the misgendering, blaming a member of her staff, but said she stands by the rest of her statements.Last week, Republican U.S. Sen.

Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Alexis Bellino introduced fans to her 15-year-old trans son, Miles.

A Thai trans activist and business tycoon has bought the long-running Miss Universe Organisation in a landmark deal. 

In a blow to trans rights, a Florida medical board committee has moved forward with a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. 

In a blow to trans rights, the Florida Board of Medicine has moved forward with their ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.