Openly gay actor Luke Macfarlane, known for playing both straight and gay roles, says he hopes to make a queer Christmas movie for the cable network Hallmark. “Quite simply, like most actors, gay actors, straight actors, we just need someone to say, ‘I’m gonna give you a shot,’” Luke Macfarlane …
Read More »Teacher gave Nazi salute, had students say 'Heil Hitler,' but district says didn't 'intend to cause harm'
A teacher at a Wisconsin middle school made an antisemitic gesture and remark in class, but allegedly didn’t “intend to cause harm,” according to an investigation by the district. According to the local parent newsletter “Elmbrook Community Need to Know,” on Sept. 21 an eighth grade math teacher from Wisconsin …
Read More »Seattle teacher allegedly told students identifying as 'straight' is offensive
A history teacher at a Seattle high school who previously came under fire for lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity allegedly told students that identifying as “straight” is offensive. Ian Golash, who is the social studies department chair at Chief Sealth International High School, also told some male students …
Read More »Education Dept launches investigation into school district accused of forcing explicit survey on students
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Monday that it would be launching an investigation into a Massachusetts school district after reports that students were given a survey with sexually explicit questions despite their parents opting out. In a press release, the department said that its Student Privacy Policy Office …
Read More »'SNL' cast member Devon Walker describes show as 'toxic as hell' in farewell message
Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Devon Walker claimed Monday the show was sometimes “toxic as hell” in his farewell letter on Instagram. Walker announced he was leaving the long-running NBC sketch comedy show with an Instagram post captioned, “me and baby broke up,” alongside a photo of himself backstage …
Read More »Trump administration to roll out earliest and most streamlined FAFSA form in history
EXCLUSIVE — The Trump administration has announced plans to roll out the earliest and most efficient Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in history for the 2026-2027 school year. The FAFSA form is currently online, and applicants can finish the process in minutes, the administration said. So far, more …
Read More »Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo rants US will soon be like 'living under the Taliban'
Actor Mark Ruffalo compared the government under President Donald Trump to the Taliban on Thursday after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended. Ruffalo brought up the ABC host’s show being “canceled” during a kickoff call for the Oct. 18 “No Kings” protest. The 57-year-old Marvel actor said the details surrounding …
Read More »Faith-driven Mississippi artist honors Charlie Kirk with powerful portrait despite death threats
A Mississippi artist with a million-strong following recently went viral for his portrait of Charlie Kirk – a piece prominently showcased during Kirk’s massive memorial event viewed by millions. Samuel Ingram, known on social media as Sam Ryan, painted an image of Kirk with his hands pressed together in front …
Read More »Wyoming library director receives $700K settlement following LGBTQ books dispute firing
A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid a community dispute over sexually explicit and LGBTQ-themed books in the children’s section will receive $700,000 in a settlement. Terri Lesley, who served as executive director of the Campbell County Public Library System in Gillette, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit …
Read More »DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another' draws heat from some critics amid rising left-wing political violence
Leonardo DiCaprio’s newest film “One Battle After Another” is facing backlash from some critics, including “American Psycho” author Bret Easton Ellis, who argued the film’s premiere was poorly timed given rising left-wing violence and its focus on a violent political revolution. “It’s kind of shocking to see these kind of …
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