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Hey fam! It has been a long week, but despite the dark and cold, we’re back with some sunshine to warm your hearts and brighten your horizons. But first, some laughs!
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Nonbinary ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ star changes name to Jack Haven
“I said I was using it in safe spaces,” Haven wrote. “Saman said use it in dangerous spaces.”
This bonkers Doritos commercial was rejected from the Super Bowl!
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Thailand makes hormone therapy free for trans people just after legalizing marriage equality
And talking about marriage, did you know marriage equality has positively impacted marriage overall? Did you catch the small country that recently legalized gay marriage? And how about the WNBA star whose wife is expecting a baby?
A bad anti-LGBTQ+ bill just died in Ghana
The country’s new president said that the country should focus more on “education” than penalizing LGBTQ+ people.
Michigan expands hate crime law to protect LGBTQ+ identities
The bill was originally proposed in 2023 but faced controversy after false claims that it would criminalize the act of misgendering someone.
This year, embody this confident & glamorous Sailor Moon style!
Karla Sofía Gascón just became the first out trans actor to score an Oscar nomination
Along with her history-making Best Actress nod, Gascón’s film ‘Emilia Pérez’ earned more nominations than any other film.
This Pride org lost a corporate sponsor. The community did something surprising.
Twin Cities Pride dropped the retailer after it rolled back DEI programs.
Out singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is donating $10k to people seeking gender-affirming healthcare
“The government will never be the source of our validation or protection.”
This kid hilariously roasts his two dads by imitating them
Donald Trump tried to force this trans woman into a men’s prison. A judge just stopped him.
It’s the first legal victory challenging President Trump’s “two sexes” executive order.
A therapist’s helpful tips on staying emotionally healthy during Trump 2.0
Protecting your mental health is tough amid anti-LGBTQ+ attacks, but here’s some advice on how to stay psychologically strong during the next four years.
Pete Buttigieg isn’t gone! In fact, he’s considering running for this office in 2026
The seat will be one of the most hotly contested during the 2026 midterms.
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From our sibling sites:
- OUTSPORTS: Trans athletes win Las Vegas soccer tournament & spread message of love
- QUEERTY: Gay celeb adjusts to fatherhood: “I love the fact that I’m a gay dad”
- GAYCITIES: 8 LGBTQ+ music festivals you’ve never heard of (but need to experience)
- INTOMORE: Chappell Roan celebrated Grammys week with this heartfelt message to her queer fans
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