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We’re delivering a grab bag of good news today with some turns of fortune for conservative politicians, a historic TV celebrity coming out, an unexpected group raising money for charity, advice for aspiring drag queens, and some surprise victories for our community! So let’s put our hands in and enjoy the variety!
And if you’re hungry for more, remember the gay lawmaker who surprised everyone with a proposal just after he took the oath of office? How about when Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson fulfilled her lifelong dream by performing on Broadway? And how about when gay model Shaun Ross shared his incredible story about coming out to his grandfather?
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This googly-eyed outfit has got its eyes out for you
Deviant queer daddies & pups of color are raising money for their communities
Meet ONYX, an unlikely group of leather men of color who are using kink and parties to help LGBTQ+ charities.
Community rallied against MAGA councilman who tried to ban the pride flag. The result was shocking.
He reacted in a totally unexpected way!
Air Force reverses ban on sharing pronouns in workplace messages
Will other armed forces follow?
This purrfect album is the cat’s meow for feline fans
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” queens have 5 tips for getting started in drag
RuPaul, Bob the Drag Queen, Peppermint and Alaska Thunderf*ck have thoughts.
Republicans help defeat bill that would’ve jailed parents of trans kids
It was the second defeat of an anti-trans bill this week.
Finding out I am asexual has helped me come into my own
Understanding my asexuality made me the joyful person that I am today.
Bedeviled by demon twinks? Women Against Twinks has got your back!
Texas’ first out gay, Black, HIV-positive lawmaker gets testing law passed by state House
The bill could help people get tested more frequently.
“Survivor” contestant comes out as trans after years of “resentment.” “I know who I am.”
His gender journey influenced the show, but now he’s re-thinking the road ahead.
TurnOut organized a queer mutual aid network to help respond to the LA wildfires
“We are queer and trans people helping queer and trans people.”
An oddly satisfying ASMR from a queen with long nails
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: Pete Buttigieg’s scruffy new look has secured him the thirst vote: “Beard-igieg for President!”
- GAYCITIES: I was determined to get the perfect photo of a humpback whale in Puerto Vallarta
- OUTSPORTS: Alabama team has now hired two out gay men as coaches this year
- INTO: This hilariously gay financial theory makes so much sense now