If Trump Is Reelected What Will We Do?

The new year began with the president nearly starting a war. What more can we expect in 2020 and, possibly, four more years?

www.advocate.com/commentary/2020/1/08/if-trump-reelected-what-will-we-do

Gay adult performers will slide into your DMs in exchange for Australia relief donation

The historic wildfire crisis continues to rage on in Australia with no clear end in sight, leaving many around the world wondering how to help. A couple of gay adult performers seem to have landed on strategy.

After Kaylen Ward made headlines for offering to send nude photos to anyone who showed proof they donated at least $10 to the cause, some gay performers were inspired to join the effort. It’s been reported that Ward has now raised over $1 million, which seems like an awful lot of photos at $10 a pop.

“Inspired by  @lilearthangelk & heartbroken to see devastation in Australia,” tweeted Rocco Steele, adding, “anybody who donates $10 USD or more to a legit charity to that helps with the efforts in Australia, I will DM you a naked pic of myself. You must show me proof of donation.”

He added lists of organizations to donate to:

CagedJock made a similar offer, writing, “If you donate to any charity working to combat Australia wild [fires] I will give you free 30 days access to my fans page. DM me receipt.”

Other, family-friendly performers have stepped in more traditional ways.

During a performance in Sydney, Elton John announced a $1 million donation.

“We should all be in the awe of the work the firefighters are doing,” He told the crowd. “There are people out there who have lost their lives trying to save homes, there are people who have lost their lives and their homes.”

“And lastly, there’s the plight of the animals, a loss of their habitat that frankly is on a biblical scale and it’s heartbreaking,” he continued. “Therefore tonight, I will be pledging $1 million dollars to support the bushfire relief fund.”

For some perspective, here’s the extent of the crisis compared to the size of the US:

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Tweet on the Struggle of Growing Up Queer Goes Viral

Alexander Leon has shared a message that thousands have resonated with.

www.advocate.com/media/2020/1/08/tweet-struggle-growing-queer-goes-viral

Dating site for positive singles hopes to end STI/STD stigma once and for all

A dating site hopes not only to connect singles but to erase stigmas that still surround sexually transmitted diseases.

MeetPositives is a dating site specifically for people living with STI/STDs.

“The main goal of Meetpositives.com is to give positive LGBT singles a chance to date again,” the company says in a press release. “Our members join because they want to find and date others who have experienced the same struggles.”

According to the CDC, there are roughly 110 million Americans currently living with STI/STDs and an estimated 20 million new viral infections each year. Approximately 50% of these infections involve people between the ages of 15-24. The most common ones are Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Hepatitis B, Genital Herpes, Syphilis, HIV, and HPV.

“STD infections affect everyone regardless of their sexual orientation,” notes MeetPositives.com. “However, gays are at a greater risk of getting infected, especially when it comes to HIV.”

“Statistics shows that HIV and syphilis infections among the LGBT community are on the rise, which is why it’s important that they become educated on these facts. People with multiple sex partners and those who engage in sexual activity without protection are at the greatest risk.”

The site lets users search for potential partners based on gender identity, age, location, or type of STI/STD. The site also offers health information and discussion forums for members.

“If you are infected, you are not alone,” the site says. “The reason why Meet Positives exists is to ensure that you meet other interesting positive singles that understand your situation and are willing to spend their time with you.”

Related: HIV stigma summed up in one nasty 8-word Grindr message

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Stephen Sondheim, Jussie Smollett, GLAAD Awards, Kim Cattrall, TikTok, First Cow, Justin Trudeau: HOT LINKS

IMPERIAL CAMPAIGN? Bloomberg under fire for skirting debates. “At a campaign stop here, the former New York mayor said he has no intention of trying to qualify for upcoming debates — even though he almost certainly could participate if he wanted to.”

TEMPORARILY INCAPACITATED. 89-year-old Stephen Sondheim took a tumble at home.

LIAR. Newt Gingrich falsely connects Iran to 9/11: “On Wednesday morning’s edition of Fox & Friends, Fox News contributor Newt Gingrich pushed for regime change in Iran, insisting that it’s the best long-term option and that Iran is not ‘too big’ of a country. In making his case, Gingrich claimed that Iran ‘get[s] away with an amazing number of things, including court findings and 9/11 Commission findings that they directly helped the people who attacked us on 9/11 and killed 3,000 people.’ The show’s co-hosts did not counter his claim.”

SALT AND PEPPER. Justin Trudeau is getting into facial hair.

NO MORE EMPIRE. Jussie Smollett will not return for series finale.

KENTUCKY. Family court judge Dawn Gentry suspended, accused of having threesome in the courtroom. “The judge, who was elected in November 2018, allegedly hired her lover, a former pastor, and then allowed him to play guitar and sing in the office, “disrupting other court employees during the workday,” according to the court documents. A lawyer for Gentry said she didn’t realize his behavior was a distraction, the documents show. Gentry, her male lover, and a third court employee, a woman, also allegedly engaged in sexual activity in the courthouse. Gentry denies this, court documents show.”

SAMANTHA AT 60. Kim Cattrall opens up about getting older.

GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS. The nominees for the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards have been announced. “GLAAD announced 176 nominees in 30 categories, including the returning category for Outstanding Broadway Production. The 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees were published, released, or broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2019. The GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies, which fund GLAAD’s work to accelerate LGBTQ acceptance, will be held in New York at the Hilton Midtown on Thursday, March 19, 2020 and Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Yesterday, GLAAD announced that Taylor Swift will receive the Vanguard Award and Janet Mock will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Special honorees for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York will be announced in coming weeks.”

ASK AMY. I was ordered to flirt with my gay client. “I am afraid to say something, as my position is too low, and I may be terminated. What should I do?”

TIKTOK. Community guidelines overhauled: “On Wednesday, TikTok released a comprehensive set of new Community Guidelines that more closely resemble those of its peers, which go into effect immediately. The rules are far more extensive than the previous bullet points, and are organized into 10 distinct categories covering everything from terrorist propaganda to hate speech to sexual content.” RELATED: TikTok Blames Human Error on Removal of Same-Sex Kiss Video. Why I Don’t Buy It.

TEXAS. Governor Greg Abbott says cyberattacks from Iran on the increase. “In the past 48 hours, DIR observed an increase in network activity from outside the United States, including Iran. As global threats to cybersecurity increase, we urge Texans to be vigilant and use heightened awareness as they conduct Internet activity.” 

TRAILER OF THE DAY. First Cow.

TRAILER 2 OF THE DAY. Locke & Key.

HUMP DAY HOTTIES. Druny Williams and Manuel Scalco.

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