'Senate confirms Trump judge opposed by 27 LGBTQ groups' & other Thur midday news briefs

27 LGBTQ groups opposed Joan Larsen but the Senate confirmed her judgeship.

Senate Confirms Trump Judge Opposed By 27 LGBTQ Rights Groups - Not good, but we are going to be watching her with MUCH interest. 

Russia sought to influence LGBT voters with ‘Buff Bernie’ ad - Lawd hammercy!

Rejected by adoption agencies, same-sex couple from Dimondale is suing the state - If you get tax dollars from gays, you shouldn't have the right to discriminate against us regardless of your faith. If you feel that your faith is strong, then pray for the funding. Michigan is getting with a lawsuit. 

AU Tells Supreme Court To Stop Businesses From Using Religion As Excuse To Discriminate - PREACH!! 

The Muted Fight Against HB 1523, the Most Anti-LGBT Law in America - Now I like this right here. Just because work to ensure LGBTQ equality isn't shouted from the rooftops doesn't mean its nonexistent. As the anti-LGBTQ industry has shown, the best work is always done behind the scenes and away from the "maddening crowd."