Trans Activist Mara Keisling Arrested at North Carolina Protest
Keisling was among thousands protesting the anti-LGBT House Bill 2.
www.advocate.com/transgender/2016/4/25/trans-activist-mara-keisling-arrested-north-carolina-protest
Daily Archives: April 25, 2016
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert sued by accuser for $1.8 million
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert sued by accuser for $1.8 million
Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Dennis Hastert is being sued for $1.8 million by a former male student he allegedly sexually abused as a high school teacher and coach in the 1970s.
Hastert, 74, had pleaded guilty in federal court last fall in a related hush money case and could serve time in prison.
He admitted to agreeing to pay the one-time student $3.5 million then lying to federal authorities about the bank withdrawals related to the payments.
The former student had received $1.7 million in payments from Hastert and is now suing for the balance, according to NBC News.
In the lawsuit filed in Illinois state court, the plaintiff claims Hastert, a trusted family friend, invited him to a wrestling camp for high schoolers and then molested him in a motel room.
He did not confront Hastert until 2008 when he spoke with another person who claims to have also been molested by Hastert.
The plaintiff said he suffered panic attacks for years which resulted in unemployment, depression, hospitalization and long-term psychiatric treatment, according to the lawsuit.
Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker in US history, had agreed to a plea deal in his criminal case instead of going through an embarrassing trial.
The former lawmaker admitted to a judge in Chicago Federal Court that he did know what he was doing was wrong regarding the payments and said he lied to the FBI about it because ‘I didn’t want them to know how I intended to spend the money.’
Hastert, married to a woman and the father of two children, was charged with one count each of structuring currency transactions to evade currency transaction reports and making a false statement to the FBI.
Under the plea agreement, Hastert could serve up to six months in jail but the judge could impose a longer sentence.
He indicted in March 2015 for lying to federal officials about cash withdrawals from various banks which triggered suspicion.
Hastert succeeded Newt Gingrich as speaker and held the position from 1999 to 2007. He was succeeded by Nancy Pelosi when Democrats took control of the House. He resigned from the House in late 2007 and went on to become a Washington lobbyist and consultant.
Following his indictment, he resigned from his lobbyist position at Dickstein Shapiro.
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Lady Wilberforce and Lady plum 1996 02
Lady Wilberforce and Lady plum 1996 02
bluwmongoose posted a photo:
This is an old sketch I made for a painting class. A rather okay erotic drawing!
The Key West Kitty Kat: A Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Winning Recipe
The Key West Kitty Kat: A Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Winning Recipe
John Barrowman Accidentally Films Skinny-Dipping Husband On Facebook Live
John Barrowman Accidentally Films Skinny-Dipping Husband On Facebook Live
Celebrities are usually quick to the punch once their revealing photo makes the internet rounds, but you can count Arrow star John Barrowman in the “meh, not worried about it” camp.
During a recent game of “watch me watching you watch me” on Facebook Live, Barrowman broadcast to his fans from a Palm Springs hot tub, giving some very fascinating factoids about wind patterns and such.
Related: John Barrowman’s Naked Bum Steals The Spotlight In Otherwise Boring Press Shot
But if you feel a yawn coming on (and we don’t blame you), just wait until (or skip ahead to) the 2:00 mark.
That’s when Barrowman’s very unclothed husband, Scott Gill, enters the frame for what he thought was a typical skinny-dipping soaking sesh.
What he didn’t know was that he was broadcasting his waterslide to the 4k live viewers of the feed.
But you’ve got to give the duo’s nonchalance some credit — not only do they not make a big deal of it as it’s happening, but the link is still up to see how it happened.
You can find the vaguely NSFW video here.
Ted-Cruz-In-Drag Lookalike On Newfound Fame, Upcoming Adult Film Debut
Ted-Cruz-In-Drag Lookalike On Newfound Fame, Upcoming Adult Film Debut
We’ve got to say, we’re a little bit jealous of Ted Cruz lookalike Searcy Hayes.
Why?
She had never heard of Ted Cruz until last week.
You might think the 2016 election has reached near-omnipresence, but it’s clear some pockets of the country have been untouched by the fiery race to the White House.
Actually, even now that a photo of Searcy side-by-side with the presidential hopeful has made her an unlikely viral sensation, she’s still murky on who Cruz actually is.
Speaking to Maury about the experience of being memeified, she said, “Why would everybody compare me to a president? You know, being related to a president?”
Related: Teenage Ted Cruz Was All About Butt Sweat And World Domination, In That Order
Maury asked the natural followup, “Do you know who he is?”
She replied, “No! I’ve never known him! The only one I’ve ever known of was Donald Trump — I never heard of Ted Cruz until y’all called me that day on the phone.”
“Are you a Republican? A Democrat? Are you politically involved, or not?” asked Maury.
“What’s that? I mean the only one I ever heard of was Donald Trump.”
For the record, Searcy also said she is interested in getting a DNA test to determine if she is, in fact, related to Cruz in some way.
Related: Ted Cruz Turns Himself Into A Cartoon That Looks Suspiciously Like Nick Jonas. Nice Try.
In the meantime, though, she has no qualms using the comparison to her advantage, and in this day and age that can really only mean one thing — porn.
For some inexplicable reason, adult site XHampster offered Searcy $10,000 to produce a sex tape with her boyfriend; the couple accepted.
“I’m fine with it because everything is going to support my family. I want to get my son whatever he wants,” she said, adding, “We want to buy a truck, pay off our house and we might get married. I never had anyone say, ‘Here’s $10,000! Go make a sex tape.’”
And if you’re curious how her boyfriend, Freddie Green, feels about all this, he said, “It’s kind of exciting and shocking to know she’s famous — she’s more famous than Madonna!”
Below, find Maury’s interview with Searcy:
Dennis Hastert, North Carolina Protests, Anti-Gay Baker, Lemonade, ‘Get Suited’: NEWS
Dennis Hastert, North Carolina Protests, Anti-Gay Baker, Lemonade, ‘Get Suited’: NEWS
HASTERT. Alleged victim at heart of hush-money case sues the former GOP Speaker of the House for $1.8 million: “The lawsuit refers to the man suing Hastert simply as “James Doe,” but the events outlined in the suit make clear he is the “Individual A” referred to in a federal indictment of Hastert last year for illegally structuring bank withdrawals and lying to the FBI. Hastert pleaded guilty to the structuring charge and is set to be sentenced on that charge Wednesday. In the new lawsuit, the alleged victim says he was 14 years old when Hastert sexually abused him at a motel on a wrestling trip he organized as a coach, leading to a lifetime of problems.”
GOOD MORNING BALTIMORE. Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein join NBC’s Hairspray Live.
BEYHIVE. Beyoncé fans confuse celebrity chef Rachel Ray with designer Rachel Roy, who is allegedly “Becky with the good hair” alluded to on Bey’s visual album, Lemonade.
NORTH CAROLINA. Protesters rallying against HB 2 arrested in North Carolina.
One arrested demonstrator gets carried out of the North Carolina General Assembly’s building. pic.twitter.com/QOFnxfMLw3
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 25, 2016
An arrest in North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/PEa2v28g4n
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 25, 2016
The arrests related to H.B. 2 protests continue as the North Carolina General Assembly prepares to convene. pic.twitter.com/pUoZawNvIs
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 25, 2016
North Carolina House speaker’s office now cleared of H.B. 2 demonstrators. More protesters sitting outside and chanting.
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 25, 2016
MALE MODEL MONDAY. Courtesy of Charlie Matthews.
POLITICS. Donald Trump says he will disappear from the limelight if he loses the election: “I’m not sure you’re ever going to see me there. I don’t think I’m going to lose, but if I do, I don’t think you’re ever going to see me again, folks. I think I’ll go to Turnberry and play golf or something.”
LGBT YOUTH. HBO celebrates new documentary SUITED about gender non-conforming and transgender youth from producers Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner with ‘Get Suited’ contest: “To enter anyone between the ages of 13-24 can upload a video on the site explaining their personal thoughts on fashion and identity. Prizes include a custom-made suit from Bindle & Keep (the Brooklyn-based tailor that is the subject of the HBO documentary Suited premiering in June), a trip to NYC, a meet with Lena Dunham (producer of the documentary), a $5,000 charitable donation, and more.”
HEADLINE TURNING HEADS: “Beyoncé and Hillary Clinton: how two scorned women moved on.”
ANTI-GAY BAKERS. Colorado Supreme Court lets stand lower court ruling saying anti-gay baker Jack Phillips violated anti-discrimination laws by refusing to bake a cake for a gay couple’s nuptials: “The couple won in their complaint against Phillips in a 2013 ruling by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Phillips appealed, and in 2014 lost before the commission again. In 2015 the Colorado Court of Appeals also ruled against Phillips, finding there is no difference between discriminating against someone because they are gay and discriminating against someone because they are marrying someone of the same gender. Today, Phillips effectively lost again.”
BELGIUM. Brussels Metro station debuts Remembrance wall honoring victims of terror attack.
Ce lundi, la station Maelbeek rouvrira ses portes. Maandag heropent Maalbeek de deuren. @STIBMIVB #Brusselstribute pic.twitter.com/UV4T2l8jcm
— ZPZ PolBru (@zpz_polbru) April 24, 2016
INSTASTUD. Micah Marquez.
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Chris Christie Probably Wouldn't Sign Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'
Chris Christie Probably Wouldn't Sign Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'
Asked about a North Carolina–style law, Christie sings a different tune than he once did on the issue.
www.advocate.com/transgender/2016/4/25/chris-christie-probably-wouldnt-sign-anti-trans-bathroom-bill
In protest of HB2, Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato cancel North Carolina concerts
In protest of HB2, Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato cancel North Carolina concerts
Staunch LGBTI allies Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato have canceled upcoming concerts in North Carolina because of HB2, the new law which bans all local LGBTI rights ordinances in the state.
‘We know the cancellation of these shows is disappointing to our fans, but we trust that you will stand united with us against this hateful law,’ Jonas and Lovato said in a Facebook post.
The pair’s Honda Civic Tour: Future Now had scheduled stops in Charlotte and Raleigh.
‘One of our goals for the tour has always been to create an atmosphere where every single attendee feels equal, included and accepted for who they are,’ they stated.
‘North Carolina’s discriminatory HB2 law is extremely disappointing, and it takes away some of the LGBT community’s most basic rights and protections. But we will not allow this to stop is from continuing to make progress for equality and acceptance.’
HB2 was pushed forward to override an ordinance in Charlotte that would have allowed transgender people to use the bathroom of their gender identification.
Artists including Boston, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, and Blue Man Group have called off gigs in the Tar Heel State. Cyndi Lauper, Joel McHale, and Mumford & Sons performed (or will in the future), promising to donate funds to local LGBTI organizations.
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Dolly Speaks Out On NC’s Anti-LGBT Legislation: “I Can Address That From The Stage”
Dolly Speaks Out On NC’s Anti-LGBT Legislation: “I Can Address That From The Stage”
Dolly Parton announced today that she’s kicking off the first leg of her highly anticipated summer tour in Greensboro, NC. The state’s controversial anti-LGBT House Bill 2, which prevents transgender people from using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity and strikes down local LGBT non-discrimination ordinances throughout the state, has effectively politicized the summer concert season. Acts like Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen have canceled shows in North Carolina, while Cyndi Lauper announced that she would donate all profits from her June 4 concert in Raleigh to Equality North Carolina in an effort to help repeal the bill.
“Oh, I’ve been seein’ all that commotion,” Parton said today on a conference call promoting the tour and her upcoming double album, Pure & Simple. “A lot of people are canceling shows and all that. I have no plans to cancel the show. I think I serve better from the stage. I think everybody should be treated great and with respect and everybody knows that about me. I can address that from the stage.”
When pressed for her reaction to the current wave of anti-LGBT legislation in states like North Carolina and Mississippi, Parton repeated her intention to play all the shows on her 2016 tour. “Through the years everybody has known that I have an open, generous heart and I believe that all people should be treated with respect,” she reiterated. “I really don’t like to get caught up into controversial issues, and I certainly don’t think it’s fair to the public. I can address whatever my thoughts are, if need be, from the stage.”
Parton’s Pure & Simple Tour is the country legend’s first in over two decades and she promises to play hits like “Jolene,” “Islands in the Stream,” and “9 to 5” alongside gospel tunes and a selection of new songs at the “scaled down” shows. Coming off her much buzzed about CMA performance with Katy Perry last month, Parton there were no plans at the moment to feature special guests like Perry or Taylor Swift on the tour. But, she said, “If they should show up I bet you I wouldn’t refuse ‘em!”
Parton’s Pure & Simple Tour kicks off June 3 in Greensboro, NC. The two-disc album Pure & Simple with Dolly’s Biggest Hits is due sometime this summer.
