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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Words for Kevin Hart, Ellen and Gay Rights
Showing posts with label Rights. Show all posts
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Friday, January 4, 2019
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Words for Kevin Hart, Ellen and Gay Rights
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Adam Lind: Did He Sign Over His Parental Rights for Aubree?
Adam Lind is … well, he"s not a good person, for a whole lot of reasons.
He has several problems, and don"t worry, we"ll do a quick review on them, but as a result of all of these issues, he recently gave up his rights to his youngest child.
It"s sad in many, many ways.
But what about Aubree?
1. Ugh
OK, so Adam is doing so hot these days.
2. Well …
He’s always been a jerk … remember when Chelsea had just given birth to Aubree and he texted her to call her a “fat stretch mark bitch”?
3. So Awful
He also wrote “tell me where and when to sign the rights over for that mistake,” which is particularly heartbreaking, considering what just happened with his parental rights.
4. Hold Up
But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, all right?
5. Bad Boy
Adam’s been getting arrested for years now because he’s always had trouble with following the law and being a considerate person.
6. Why Though?
For a while, his arrests were mostly based on his complete inability to follow the rules of the road — rules like “don’t drive drunk” and “don’t drive without a license.”
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Adam Lind Signs Over His Parental Rights, Is Really Just the Worst
OK, so Adam Lind is a truly awful person with zero redeeming qualities.
We all know this, and we’ve known it for a very, very long time.
It would take forever to list all the ways he is the worst, but let’s at least go through a rundown of his greatest hits, all right?
The world was unfortuantely introduced to him because he impregnated Chelsea Houska, who had her own episode of 16 and Pregnant and then went on to be one of the mothers featured in Teen Mom 2.
They shared an adorable daughter, Aubree, but it was clear from the beginning that he was not exactly the world’s best dad.
Or a dad at all, really.
He wasn’t around too much after Aubree was born, or ever, as far as we saw.
He and Chelsea broke up, then got back together, and so on and so forth.
He was really cruel to her and obviously wasn’t too interested in their kid, but still, she kept taking him back pretty much until she met Cole DeBoer, an actual good person and now, her husband.
At some point in that mess, he also began seeing Taylor Halbur, and he had a baby with her, too — a precious little girl they named Paislee.
Adam wasn’t around for her, either, and it’s since become clear why.
As it turns out, he has a pretty big problem with addiction and domestic violence.
He’s been arrested plenty of times for DUIs and driving without a license, that sort of thing, but last year, he failed a court-ordered drug test.
Because of meth.
Yep, Adam was doing lots and lots of meth, and although he’s not on Teen Mom 2 anymore and hasn’t been for a while, we really don’t have any reason to believe he ever stopped.
He was also arrested more than once last year on domestic violence charges — his most recent ex, Stasia Huber stated in court documents that he broke her arm when he was high, then locked her in the house and destroyed her phone.
In other court documents for another case, Taylor claimed that he once killed two of her puppies, and that on another ocasion, he knocked her to the ground when she was holding Paislee.
So meth, breaking girlfriend’s arms, killing girlfriend’s puppies … how can it get any worse?
Oh, just you wait!
In one of Adam’s earliest appearances on MTV, he sent a text to Chelsea, who had just given birth to Aubree, to call her a “fat stretch mark bitch.”
He also wrote “tell me where and when to sign the rights over for that mistake,” and by “that mistake,” he meant their baby.
Now, all these years later, he actually did sign his rights over.
Not for Aubree, but for his other daughter, Paislee.
Yesterday, Taylor took Adam to court to get things done, as reported by The Ashley’s Reality Roundup.
It was hardly the first time Taylor took Adam to court — they’ve been many times to deal with custody arrangements, child support, visitation — but it was the last.
According to the report, Adam was asked several questions by the judge before everything was made official, and he was required to state that he knew his decision was permanent, and that from here on out, he’d have no rights to Paislee.
He did, and just like that, he signed away his rights to his youngest child.
As a bit of a happy ending to all of this, South Dakota state law requires that when parental rights are terminated, the rights get transferred to someone else, or to some authorized agency.
That was no big deal though, because Taylor’s husband adopted Paislee!
He’s been in Paislee’s life for a long time, and it seems like he’s been her dad during all that time anyway, it’s just official now.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t affect anything with Aubree.
If Chelsea wants Adam to terminate his parental rights to her, too, then she’ll have to get her own court date.
But in the past, she’s often followed Taylor’s lead — Taylor got a visitation center involved for Adam long before Chelsea did, for example — and they do speak with each other.
We have a feeling that if she wanted to do this, too, then Cole would happily adopt Aubree.
Honestly, it’s probably only a matter of time until that happens.
Can Adam get any lower than this?
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Cardi B Plays Coretta Scott King in "Real Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement"
Cardi B playing Coretta Scott King will be the most unforgettable and hilarious thing you see today — it will also be the most inappropriate. Guaranteed. Cardi stepped into the role of Martin Luther King Jr.’s late wife for a skit called “Real…
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Jenelle Evans: Leaving Teen Mom 2 AND Losing All Rights to Her Son?!
Jenelle Evans never really comes off looking that great on Teen Mom 2.
And while that"s great for us, consumers of delightfully trashy television, it"s not so great for Jenelle herself, who is actually a real person.
Although she"s been doing much better lately at not getting arrested, she"s still a pretty big mess, and we"ve been seeing a lot of that this season.
For example, in last week"s episode, we saw her follow a stranger to his house and pull a gun on him with her kid in the car.
And while that was more than bad enough, things got even stranger in the season finale.
1. So. Much. Rage.
OK, so last week, Jenelle did maybe the worst thing she’s ever done on the show, which is impressive, considering all the terrible things she’s done.
2. The Irony
While driving Jace home to Barbara’s house after his therapy appointment (LOL), a man in a big white truck tried to pass her. She sped up so he couldn’t, then blocked him in and slowed down, because being a jackass just comes naturally to her.
3. Crazy Meets Crazy
Eventually the guy passed her on the shoulder, pulled in front of her, then slammed on his brakes. Jenelle had to slam hers, and that’s what made her lose her damn mind.
4. Yikes
She called the police, then followed the man back to his house. On the way, she pulled out her gun and set it beside her, and when she got to his house, she pulled it on him.
5. An Altercation
He blocked her in with his truck so she couldn’t get away because he’d called the police too, and while she was trying to go around him, she hit his mailbox. When she did get away, he followed her back out to the main road, then finally left her alone.
6. Bad Move, Jenelle
A cop pulled her over, but as we know now, nothing happened. Though she was scolded by David, which was surprising, because we figured he’d be all about that kind of backwards justice.
Monday, July 9, 2018
"Double Dare" Trademark Dispute Escalates as Viacom Sues for Name Rights
A heated competition’s brewing over Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare,” but Viacom — which owns the popular game show — isn’t playing around … and filed a lawsuit to prove it. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, a man named Charles Armstrong…
Sunday, June 17, 2018
21 Savage is Within His Rights to Pull Gun Out, Says Rapper BlocBoy JB
21 Savage was looking out for 21 Savage when he pulled out a gun at that party, so cut the kid some slack for trying to protect himself … says his friend and fellow rapper, BlocBoy JB. We got BlocBoy at LAX and asked him about the intense…
21 Savage is Within His Rights to Pull Gun Out, Says Rapper BlocBoy JB
21 Savage was looking out for 21 Savage when he pulled out a gun at that party, so cut the kid some slack for trying to protect himself … says his friend and fellow rapper, BlocBoy JB. We got BlocBoy at LAX and asked him about the intense…
Monday, April 16, 2018
Mariah Carey Sued by Former Manager for Civil Rights Violations
Mariah Carey’s former manager — the woman who fiercely protected her and managed numerous crises — has sued her … TMZ has learned. Stella Stolper has filed legal docs stating that a lawsuit is about to be filed against Mariah for violation of…
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey says Vietnam, Civil Rights Tore Country Apart More Than Trump
The notion that President Trump is dividing our nation more than it’s been since Vietnam is total crap … according to former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey. We got Nebraska’s former governor and Senator on Capitol Hill Wednesday, and asked…
Monday, March 12, 2018
Caitlyn Jenner Bashes Trump: He"s the Worst EVER for Trans Rights!
Last year, like so many Trump voters, Caitlyn Jenner expressed bewilderment at Donald Trump’s policies and behavior.
But at times, she seemed ambivalent, following up criticisms with wearing a MAGA hat.
Now, however, she’s speaking out in no uncertain terms that Trump is “the worst ever” for trans rights.
On Thursday night, Caitlyn Jenner spoke about Trump to Newsweek at the Champions of Jewish Values International Awards Gala.
“As far as trans issues, this administration has been the worst ever.”
After historic gains in the LGBT+ community’s civil rights during the Obama administration, there have been massive setbacks under Trump.
“They’ve set our community back 20 years, easily.”
Part of that, of course, being Trump rescinding protections that allow public school trans students to safely use restrooms that match their gender.
Under Trump, trans students just have to hope that they go to a non-discriminatory school district. And that’s just part of the Trump administration’s pushes against transgender rights.
“It’s going to be hard to change,” Caitlyn says. “But we’ve been through these types of things before, and we’ll continue to fight it.”
Civil rights setbacks are to be expected from Trump, the man who launched his campaign by demeaning Mexican immigrants as “rapists” and who went to great lengths to appeal to his base of ignorant and bigoted voters.
But to some, including Caitlyn, this is a surprise.
See, Trump’s history of racism is well documented and goes back for decades.
In terms of transgender rights, however, he’s been viewed as somewhat progressive. For years, he allowed trans women to compete in beauty pageants.
During the 2016 Republican Primaries, Trump stated that Caitlyn Jenner — by name — could use “any bathroom she chooses” at Trump Tower. She even took him up on that.
He also said that North Carolina, whose legislature and famously despised one-term governor Pat McCrory had pushed through HB2 which banned civil rights ordinances, should allow trans North Carolinians to use whichever public restrooms they feel are appropriate.
Caitlyn Jenner has been a lifelong Republican, so he hoped that the Republican party would wholly accept her.
She also felt determined to take Trump at his word, despite warnings from basically every trans woman she knew — including actress Candis Cayne — that Trump was a danger tot he LGBT+ community.
It’s true that Trump never showed a personal investment in destroying the LGBT+ community. He’s not Mike Pence.
But … she was forgetting that a large part of the Republican party’s base sees trans people as a threat, and that Trump would need to court their approval.
Particularly in an effort to win over socially conservative legislators and to distract his base from his basically daily scandals.
In other words, Caitlyn forgot that her own party’s values do not value her or her community.
(This tweet remains evergreen for a reason, folks)
In some ways, Caitlyn Jenner has been a powerful spokeswoman for the trans community, using her platform to raise awareness and even to indirectly help other trans folks come out to their families.
She epically shut down Piers Morgan’s inappropriate questions about her genitals, which are none of anyone’s business.
At the same time, others feel that by voicing support for Donald Trump and Ted Cruz over the years, politicians who are a threat to trans rights, she’s betrayed her own community.
When she was confronted and called a fraud last year, it was because she enjoys the lifestyle of a rich white celebrity and is wildly out of touch with the lives of most trans women who have to live under Trump.
In other words, if she thinks that Trump’s policies are bad, it’s all so much worse for countless others.
Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military, a transparent appeal to his base of voters, has been rejected as discrimination.
The Pentagon is standing up for the troops.
But other things — like rescinding protections for trans students — will have to be undone by future Presidents.
Will Caitlyn Jenner put her foot in her mouth in future elections, and end up backing other anti-trans candidates because she thinks that, as a rich woman, they’ll represent her interests?
Or has she learned her lesson from Trump? Has America learned its lesson from Trump?
Only time will tell.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Animal Rights Protesters Display Faux Dead Fox During Women"s Fashion Week
You’re as likely to find animal rights protesters at fashion shows these days as you are models. Check out Women’s Fashion Week in Milan, Italy Saturday, where protesters blocked the entrance to the Simonetta Ravizza show, protesting models who were…
Animal Rights Protesters Display Faux Dead Fox During Women"s Fashion Week
You’re as likely to find animal rights protesters at fashion shows these days as you are models. Check out Women’s Fashion Week in Milan, Italy Saturday, where protesters blocked the entrance to the Simonetta Ravizza show, protesting models who were…
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Trump, Putin and Kim Jong-un Human Rights Ads by Amnesty International Banned from D.C.
Three super provocative ads featuring President Trump, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un won’t see the light of day — at least not in our nation’s capital … TMZ has learned. Amnesty International USA wanted to place the ads in metro stations in the…
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Harvey Weinstein & TWC Sued by N.Y. Attorney General for Civil Rights Violations
Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company are being sued by the New York Attorney General for alleged civil rights violations in the workplace. New York’s AG, Eric Schneiderman, just filed suit against Harvey, his brother, Bob Weinstein, and the…
Sunday, February 4, 2018
50 Cent Locking Down Rights For Two New Shows
50 Cent is in the process of locking down some of his most popular musical titles in hopes of bringing them to TV. 50’s made a move to own television trademarks for “Get Rich or Die Tryin"” — his debut album in 2003 — and “Hustler’s Ambition” — a…
Friday, February 2, 2018
Anthony Scaramucci Says T-Mobile Got It Wrong, He"s Gay Rights Activist
Anthony Scaramucci says T-Mobile has his politics all wrong … Exhibit A — he’s a gay rights activist. We got the former White House Communications Director at LAX Thursday and asked him about the nixed deal from the mobile carrier. TMZ…
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Chelsea Houska Moves to Strip Adam Lind of Visitation Rights Following Latest Arrest
Last week, Teen Mom 2 star Adam Lind was arrested for violating a restraining order obtained by an ex.
It was the latest in a long line of brushes with the law for Chelsea Houska’s troubled ex, who was remained in police custody for several days after being denied bail.
Lind is a free man for the time being, but his legal troubles have only just begun.
The troubled 28-year-old is due back in court several times in the weeks to come.
Two of his exes now have restraining orders against him, and Lind may be on the verge of losing the right to even visit his two daughters.
The mother of his youngest daughter has already taken steps to have his parental rights suspended after Lind tested positive for methamphetamines just prior to a scheduled visit.
And now, it appears that Chelsea is taking similar action to ensure that her daughter, Aubree, is protected from the increasingly unstable Lind.
Chelsea and Adam are set to square off in court on January 8, and it looks as though Houska is preparing by gradually paring down Lind’s visitation rights.
“She wants to cut back on Aubree going to Adam’s parents’ house,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online.
“She wants more a of a regular grandparent visitation, not a visitation like the other parent, where she has to go every other weekend. Maybe just once a month.”
It seems Chelsea is conflicted, as she wants Aubree to maintain her close relationship with Lind’s parents, while limiting the girl’s exposure to Lind.
“She does not want the grandparents out of Aubree’s life,” the insider confirms.
And it seems Chelsea’s motives in limiting Aubree’s visits go beyond her concerns about Lind.
“She doesn’t see the point in Aubree going to his parents’ every other weekend,” the source says.
“Aubree is getting older. The older a kid gets, the more friends and activities take up their weekends.”
Sounds reasonable enough.
The problem is, Adam isn’t reasonable in the slightest, and you can bet he won’t stand idly by and let Chelsea alter their arrangement.
Watch Teen Mom 2 online for more reminders on just how awful Lind really is.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Civil Rights Activist and Comedian Dick Gregory Dead at 84
Dick Gregory — comedian, actor, writer and famed civil right activist — died Saturday night in Washington D.C. … according to a statement from his family. Gregory began his career as a comedian while serving in the the military in the ’50s, and…
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Colin Kaepernick Is Hangin" With J. Cole, Rocks "I Know My Rights" Shirt
Colin Kaepernick just got another HUGE star to back his ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign … rap superstar J. Cole, who was hanging with the free agent QB, showing his support. The NFL might be cool on Kaep at the moment, but the celebrity world…
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