'How the extreme right is weaponizing bigotry to campaign in Virginia' & other Fri midday news briefs

How the extreme right is weaponizing bigotry to campaign in Virginia - Ground zero and if you've been paying attention, it's not pretty.

GOP senators highjack judicial hearing to spread already refuted transphobic story about sexual assault in school bathroom - My post from yesterday because it further demonstrates the facts behind the first news brief. 

Jonathan Bennett details the extreme homophobia that made him develop ulcers - Unlike what some people may claim, having to deal with homophobia does more damage than simply "hurt feelings." 

A Man Allegedly Shot His Stepfather Over LGBTQ+ Houseguest - Speechless . . . 

UDC hosts event recognizing LGBTQ support at HBCUs - Wonderful! Historically black colleges and universities need this sort of thing.