BREAKING: California appeals court rules that Manson family member Leslie Van Houten should be released on parole. The decision overturns Gov. Gavin Newsom's previous denial of parole for Van Houten in 2020.
Van Houten has been recommended for parole five times since 2016, but her requests were denied by either Newsom or former Gov. Jerry Brown. 🏛️ The Second District Court of Appeal ruled 2-1 in favor of granting her parole. #appealscourt#California
Gov. Newsom claimed that Van Houten still poses a danger to society, but the appellate court found no evidence to support his conclusions. ⚖️ California Attorney General Rob Bonta could ask the California Supreme Court to stop Van Houten's release. #court#SupremeCourt
The dissenting judge agreed with Newsom that Van Houten's petition for release should be denied. Her attorney expects Bonta to ask the state Supreme Court to review the lower court’s decision, a process that could take years. 🤔 #judge#legalprocess
☕️ Owner David Cooley relied on community outreach, providing cookies for nearby support groups, fostering loyalty and making The Abbey a meeting spot for HIV/AIDS activists. #TheAbbey#Community (2/8)
🏳️🌈 In the mid-1990s, The Abbey transitioned into a gay bar, creating an inclusive space to enjoy LA's diverse queer community and becoming an iconic LGBTQ+ establishment. #TheAbbey#GayBar#Inclusion (3/8)
🏳️🌈 Anheuser-Busch extends partnership with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and donates $200,000 for the second consecutive year, despite backlash. #BudLight#LGBT ⬇️
💰 The donation will support the NGLCC's Communities of Color Initiative, promoting LGBTQ+-owned businesses across the country. #NGLCC#supportLGBTQ
📉 Amid boycott attempts, Bud Light sales have dipped over recent months as conservatives and anti-LGBTQ+ criticize the company's actions. #BudLightBacklash
Introducing Or Bar, a luxurious new gay bar in West Hollywood 🍸 This retro-style lounge offers daily happy hours, a morning coffee program, and an inclusive environment for all.
Or Bar's goal is to foster conversation and connection among patrons 💬 DJs are only on weekends, leaving the space open for patrons to bring their dogs, laptops, or just good company.
With inclusivity in mind, Or Bar welcomes both LGBTQ+ and straight patrons 🌈 The establishment aims to create a sense of community in the neighborhood.
BREAKING: Disney completes its third round of job cuts, reaching its goal of 7,000 layoffs. The cuts focused heavily on media divisions, leaving the parks largely untouched. [1/5]
💰The Mouse House's aim is to achieve around $5.5 billion in cost savings with these layoffs, of which $2.5 billion consists of "non-content costs" including labor. [2/5]
🌎 The company reportedly still plans to eliminate more roles internationally over a period of time, but has hit the benchmark it set in February. [3/5]