'LGBTQ+ activists turn tables on anti-drag show hotline' & other Fri midday news briefs

LGBTQ+ activists spam the shit out of Texas far-right group that wants people to 'report' drag shows - LOVE this!!

Marjorie Taylor Greene is outraged that doctors oppose her anti-trans kids bill​ - Good for them. Don't let her try to bully you.

LGBTQ+ Representation in Movies Decreases, Report Finds - Boooooo! 

Lawmakers set new benchmark for measuring LGBTQ equality - Oh?

GOP Congressman, Libs of Tik Tok busted for lie that Democratic representative defended pedophilia

 It's annoying how the GOP and conservatives are tainting so many debates and conversations by accusing people of being or defending pedophiles and "child groomers." That virus of stigmatization has even spread to the halls of Congress. 

Recently, GOP Rep Ron Jackson (TX) accused Democratic Rep Katie Porter (CA) of defending pedophilia:

Porter's comments were said on Wednesday at Capitol Hill hearing, "The Rise of Anti-LGBTQI+ Extremism and Violence in the United States."  And here is something which shouldn't be a shocker.

Jackson is lying. His tweet was blistered by several people including journalists, who said that he was deliberately mischaracterizing Porter's words.

Journalists such as Daniel Dale of CNN who provided a transcript of Porter's comments:

Absolutely not what Porter said. The transcript clearly shows she was arguing that LGBTQ people are *falsely* called groomers and pedophiles on social media merely because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. She did not defend pedophilia. https://t.co/35SfSiEQuN pic.twitter.com/MAkRoF4JUo

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) December 15, 2022

And by others who provided video footage:

This is a vicious lie and you should delete it and resign. https://t.co/9Xldz0QGiW

— Ari Drennen (@AriDrennen) December 15, 2022

While it is delightful to see Jackson being dragged on Twitter for such an egregious lie, the lie may have served its purpose. Several people are stubbornly defending Jackson on Twitter. In addition, Dale pointed out in another tweet how the infamous homophobic site Libs of Tik Tok is also spreading the lie:

(Various other accounts preceded Jackson in doing this distortion of Porter's comments, notably including "Libs of TikTok," whose tweet spread pretty widely.) pic.twitter.com/59ctwHmujU

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) December 15, 2022

It's what they do - take something out of context, spread a lie before the truth can come out, and then stubbornly reinforce the lie.

'GOP Texas attorney general's office allegedly demanded a list of trans people in the state' & other Thur midday news briefs

TX attorney general Ken Paxton

GOP Texas attorney general’s office allegedly demanded a list of trans people in the state - Seriously, what the hell. I know an article like this gets trans folks scared, but no matter how spooked you may get, please know that so many people have your back and are in your corner.

Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state adoptions and foster care - Okay Ken Paxton, you're doing too much.

Club Q survivors blame 'hateful rhetoric' for Colorado Springs shooting - So true. 

Proud Boys Abruptly Shifted Focus to Anti-LGBTQ Action in 2022 - Speaking of which . .. 

With Davante Lewis, Louisiana Elects Its First Openly LGBTQ State Official - Ending these news briefs with good news.

Video - How Fox News and stochastic terrorism go hand-in-hand and hurts LGBTQ people

 

 If I mentioned the phrase stochastic terrorism, probably a lot of people in the LGBTQ community wouldn't know what I was talking about. But If I gave the definition, a lot of folks in the community would then know what I'm talking about because we can all relate being a victim of it. 

 Stochastic terrorism is:

the public demonization of a person or group resulting in the incitement of a violent act, which is statistically probable but whose specifics cannot be predicted.

Or when LGBTQ people are accused of wanting to have sex with kids, harm kids, recruit kids, "convert kids into trans people." I think you get my point. But a lot of folks aren't aware of just how common this sort of this happens. Every day right in front of our noses. 

According to the above video: 

 Kris Goldsmith, Veteran and Founder of Sparverious, a group dedicated to detecting and disrupting today’s greatest threats against democracy, candidly discusses his experience of being targeted by the Fox News hate machine. 

'Sam Smith's latest look encourages discussion about 'body prejudice' within LGBTQ community' & other Wed midday news briefs

Sam Smith

Sam Smith’s latest look brings out the trolls as “Unholy” continues to dominate the charts - Haters can only hate. Even when they come from our own community. 

Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding​ - I hope so too. 

Workers and consumers say they're likely to favor pro-LGBTQ businesses, study finds - Good news. Now let's use it. 

Gay Former Top Twitter Official in Hiding Amid Attacks From Elon Musk - This right here is some evil sh!t. 

Florida Demands Districts Comply with New Anti-LGBTQ+ Rules - This mess is far from over.

Video - History is made as President Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act

 

 Regardless of the fight ahead which may happen or anything else, President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act is a sweet moment in time. Even as we fight against smears and for our right to respect and self-determination, this is a victory which should always remind us that while our pursuit of equality is never going to be easy, the fight is always worth it.

'GOP senators getting verbally attacked, censured for voting for marriage equality bill' & other Tue midday news briefs

'Betrayer of Christ': Iowa Republicans flip out over GOP senator's vote in favor of same-sex marriage protections​ - Watch these folks attack their own cause she showed some decency. 

Republican senator censured by party for voting for marriage equality bill - And another one. 

House Oversight Committee to host Club Q shooting survivors in hearing on anti-LGBTQ threats - Thank you!

Here are the precious few queer nominees for the 2023 Golden Globes - Not that many.

‘Our mere existence is illegal.’ As Moscow toughens anti-gay law, LGBTQ Russians fear for the future - Some people want this mess for America.