Take It From a Trans Woman: Sanders’s Embrace of Rogan Is Terrible

No matter how it’s spun, the Sanders campaign touting the endorsement of a sexist transphobe is hurtful and hypocritical.

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Yet another super embarrassing tweet from Ivanka Trump completely backfires

Oh, Ivanka, when will you learn?

Yesterday, the first daughter took to Twitter to scold people who “consistently make fun of half the country and then complain that it is divided.” And, no, she wasn’t talking about her father.

The first daughter was directing her ire at CNN anchor Don Lemon and two pundits who burst into fits of laughter during live coverage of Trump’s impeachment proceedings Saturday night when discussing that time Secretary of State Mike Pompeo got schooled by an NPR reporter.

“The arrogance, mocking accents and smug ridicule of this nation’s ‘Real Elites’ is disgusting,” Ivanka raged.

As usual, people had a lot to say about Miss Ivanka’s tweet.

Shall we take a look?

Do you know who your father is, princess?

— Liddle’ Savage (@littledeekay) January 28, 2020

I don’t remember your outrage when Sarah Sanders was mocking Biden’s stutter.

— Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy) January 28, 2020

Ma’am, your dad shits on a gold toilet.

— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) January 28, 2020

“Mocking accents”?

Your father mocked the accent of the Indian prime minister:t.co/Qk5rqR4Wae
Here he is *on tape* mocking Chinese and Japanese accents and mannerisms at a rally:t.co/6Ewm1tqG7R t.co/OlKZmQSnMc

— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) January 29, 2020

What? The Trumps are elites?

But how can that be? They just play at taking baths in money… pic.twitter.com/yChTgDaPmw

— NoDonnieNo (@NoDonnieNo) January 29, 2020

your dad was given a million dollars at age 4 and has never worked a day in his life and tweets from a gold-plated toilet so what was that you were saying about real elites

— Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) January 28, 2020

Remember when your dad mocked a person’s physical handicap? Some grade A smug ridicule there.

— John Iadarola (@johniadarola) January 28, 2020

Yes, we “elitists” with our reading and such. pic.twitter.com/H8DfdpyHVB

— jen pal (@jennyrachelpal) January 28, 2020

Nepotism Barbie got 23 trademarks in China including 1 for voting machines, made $82 million while working in the WH, and laundered money for Iran’s General Soleimani.

But it’s ok b/c she’s on the Right. pic.twitter.com/PhdyOk3wep

— Trekkiesoverzombies (@freevoice02) January 28, 2020

How do you think millions of disabled Americans felt when Trump mocked them? #hypocrites pic.twitter.com/FckU4qlVzr

— Resist4Humanity 202-224-3121 (@deejay90192) January 28, 2020

President Trump has denounced the following types of Americans: Muslims, Jews, LGBTQ, immigrants, Democrats, people in cities, coasts, California, New York. He has called the vast majority of US not real Americans, but yet Republicans still playing the victim card.

— David Rothschild (@DavMicRot) January 28, 2020

This is what majority of Americans think of your Dad. If you don’t know, now you know.

— Chidi® (@ChidiNwatu) January 28, 2020

If you are a part of the tiny minority of stupid who believes these people are fighting “the elites”, you deserve any mocking you get. pic.twitter.com/gduCJ6kucY

— Morten Øverbye (@morten) January 28, 2020

It’s such a shame that mean democrats have been undoing the kind and magnanimous tendencies of your gentle father, the world’s most famous benevolent peacekeeper.

— Molly Knight (@molly_knight) January 28, 2020

Related: Ivanka Trump tweeted about child pornography and it got really awkward really fast

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Man Gets Revenge on High School Bully by Screwing His Dad: WATCH

Nathan Pearson showcased revenge of the queerest kind, reenacting a scene of genius fantasy at Characters Welcome, a monthly comedy showcase at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City.

How does one best get revenge on a high school bully? While calmly eating a bowl of Honey Nut cheerios in the bully’s own kitchen and recalling the events of the night before.

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Man Gets Revenge on High School Bully by Screwing His Dad: WATCH

Friend of Silvio Horta pens powerful account of TV exec’s battles with meth

A friend of Silvio Horta has penned a lengthy and powerful account of the TV showrunner’s battles with addiction. Andy Maher, who’d known Horta since 2010, wrote the piece for the Advocate.

Maher not only wanted to share memories of the talented man he knew but also to alert other gay men to the dangers of meth.

Horta, who created the hit TV show Ugly Betty, took his own life earlier this month.

Related: Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta, 45, found dead in apparent suicide

Maher says he and Horta hit it off immediately after a mutual friend introduced them on a skiing vacation. They became good friends and began working together, coming up with ideas and stories to pitch to networks.

Maher knew that Horta had had problems with alcohol and drugs, but it was around a year into their friendship that Horta revealed he was addicted to meth.

Maher says until this point, he knew little about the drug.

“I learned that meth is certainly not a drug just for people in trailer parks. It is incredibly prevalent in all parts of society, and particularly in gay culture. Statistically, gay men are four times more likely than straight men to try it.

“It is also one of the most addictive single substances known to man, if not the most addictive. People can become addicted after a single dose, and once people form a dependency, the chances for recovery are shockingly low.”

Horta would go absent for periods of time, impacting on his ability to meet work deadlines. Friends and family staged an intervention and Horta subsequently went into rehab for 30 days.

Once he returned, he appeared committed to staying clean. He and Maher began working on a new project, which developed into The Curse of the Fuentes Women, which was picked by NBC.

However, as the pressure began to build to deliver the show, Horta relapsed, throwing the whole project into jeopardy.

“Our relationship did begin to stray after that experience,” recalls Maher. “I realized I wouldn’t be able to count on him much longer. After a few more projects, we amicably separated the business part of our relationship.”

“But we never stopped being friends. His struggles continued … in and out of rehab. Binge, recover. Binge, recover. Binge even longer, recover for weeks. A vicious cycle I’d already witnessed up close and personal too many times.”

 

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Related: Broadway dancer sentenced for murdering boyfriend on meth binge 

A few months later, Maher says Horta became frantic. He told Maher he’d developed a condition known as ‘anhedonia’: a total inability to experience joy or pleasure. It’s a condition noted to affect long-term meth users. Horta told Maher he’d been contemplating suicide, to the point of researching methods.

Maher says Horta eventually decided to leave Los Angeles to go live with his mum and sister in Miami, so they could watch over him. Before he left LA, he gave away a lot of his possessions to friends – a gesture that concerned Maher.

“When he hugged me goodbye, he told me it might be the last time we ever saw each other. I genuinely thought that was ludicrous and told him so. ‘Just go to Miami, stay with your mom, heal, take the time, and I’ll see you soon.’”

However, he says that whenever they texted or spoke after that, Horta was depressed and said his brain was not getting any better.

On January, 7, Horta’s sister, Hilda, contacted Maher to tell him her brother was missing.

“I was on Facetime with Hilda and Mama H [Horta’s mom] when they found them: a stack of letters, each addressed to his family and his closest friends. And one to me. Suicide notes. In that instant, Mama H started wailing a deep, violent, agonized scream. I never want to hear anything like that again for as long as I live.”

Through tracing his credit card, Horta was later tracked down to a nearby hotel. He had taken his own life.

Horta’s story should serve as a wake-up call to anyone who dabbles with meth or who is concerned about their drug use. His passing has left his family and friends devastated. Maher misses his friend greatly and is plagued with wondering if there was anything more he could have done to save him.

If you are thinking about suicide or are feeling alone and need someone to talk to, please call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Related: How can I best help a friend I suspect has an alcohol or drug problem? 

H/T: The Advocate

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The ‘International Male’ Movie, About the Bulgetastic Iconic Mail-Order Catalog, is Coming — TRAILER

All Man, The International Male Story, about the iconic mail-order catalog launched in the ’70s that was responsible for prompting an entire generation of men to realize they were gay, dropped its first official trailer this week, and it may bring back a lot of memories for some.

Featuring former models Brian Buzzini, Robert Goold, Steve Lyon, David Knight, John Watkins, and John Coulter, staff, and celeb fans Jake Shears, Simon Doonan, Carson Kressley, Drew Droege and more, the film looks at how the catalog changed male fashion and influenced gay culture.

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The ‘International Male’ Movie, About the Bulgetastic Iconic Mail-Order Catalog, is Coming — TRAILER

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 29, 2020

HRC ENDORSES U.S. REP. LUCY MCBATH (@lucymcbath) OF GEORGIA FOR RE-ELECTION: “In 2018, voters sent a clear message by rejecting the politics of fear and division and sending bold pro-equality champions like Lucy McBath to Washington. Now, it’s time to make sure those leaders have the support they need to continue to work on behalf of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). More from HRC. 

LGBTQ PEOPLE NEED PAID LEAVE — THAT’S WHY CONGRESS NEEDS TO PASS THE FAMILY ACT NOW: The FAMILY Act is the only proposal for national paid leave that meets the needs of today’s working people, including LGBTQ families. Learn more from HRC. 

All working Americans will need access to #PaidLeave at some point.

Passing the #FAMILYAct would ensure all families will not have to risk their economic livelihood when needing to take time off to care for loved ones.

Thank you @RepJimmyPanetta for supporting this bill. pic.twitter.com/tFU2SfTzup

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 28, 2020

WELCOME WEDNESDAY — HRC INTRODUCES 2020 CLASS OF YOUTH AMBASSADORS: These LGBTQ advocates will represent the HRC Foundation, adding their voices and experiences to raise awareness about the most pressing concerns facing LGBTQ youth and HRC’s programs that promote well-being for LGBTQ youth. Read more from HRC. 

Meet @HRC’s newest Youth Ambassadors, who will:
✔️ Represent the HRC Foundation
✔️ Add their voices and experiences to HRC’s work
✔️ Help shape HRC’s future

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— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 29, 2020

ICYMI — HRC’S 2020 NEW YORK GALA TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST: Award-winning supermodel, philanthropist and businesswoman Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell); award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth); PVH Corp. (@PVHCorp), owner of iconic brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger; and Broadway playwrights Jeremy O. Harris (@jeremyoharris) and Matthew Lopez will be honored at the event. Read more here, and to request media credentials, please email your full name, outlet affiliation, role and cell phone number to [email protected]. 

U.S. HOUSE TO VOTE ON “NO BAN ACT”: More here. 

Three years ago the Trump-Pence administration announced its hateful #MuslimBan, and now they’re planning to expand these efforts. We will continue to fight back.#NoBanAct now.

No ban ever. t.co/vWXmxrQm5m

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 28, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR REMOVES “SEXUAL ORIENTATION” FROM ITS ETHICS GUIDE ABOUT PREVENTING WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION: “Removing these protections sends a dangerous signal to workers and supervisors that non-discrimination protections are no longer a priority,” said Robin Maril, HRC associate legal director. Read more from Dawn Ennis (@lifeafterdawn) at Forbes. 

FEDERAL APPEALS COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF SAME-SEX COUPLE WHO CHALLENGED INDIANA BIRTH RECORDS LAW: The couple argued that the law is discriminatory because two parents of the same sex are not allowed to be listed on birth certificates. More from the Associated Press. 

GET CULTURED – Entertainment, arts and sports news!

PRO ICE HOCKEY PLAYER ZACH SULLIVAN COMES OUT AS BISEXUAL: Sullivan (@ZachSully11) plays for the Manchester Storm in England. More from PinkNews and BBC Radio Sport. 

“POSE” STAR & TRANSGENDER ADVOCATE ANGELICA ROSS (@angelicaross) IS THE FACE OF LOUIS VUITTON’S NEW AD CAMPAIGN: Read more from NBC Out. 

Louis Vuitton | Pre-Fall 2020 pic.twitter.com/6j2xcQitGb

— Angelica Ross (@angelicaross) January 22, 2020

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

MORE THAN 70 ORGANIZATIONS AND POLITICAL PARTIES SEND LETTER TO SCOTTISH POLITICIANS TO SUPPORT TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: The letter comes as the Scottish government published draft legislation of a reformed version of the Gender Recognition Act. More from PinkNews. 

 READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!

Distractify reviews new short film Denim, starring Jazz Jennings (@JazzJennings__)

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