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Even when the summer heat is on and the news is making us sweat, it’s important to remember that the LGBTQ+ community is still going loud and growing proud — in big, beautiful ways. This week’s roundup has numerous instances of queer communities pulling together, families supporting each other, and some huge victories worldwide.
But before we jump in, did you hear how California is filling the gap after the president recently ended the helpline for LGBTQ+ youth? Did you hear about the newly unveiled Boston park honoring the trailblazing trans woman who inspired the Trans Day of Remembrance? And did you know that LGBTQ+ people of color broke records and made history with this year’s Emmy nominations?
She’s got Betty Davis eye! (singular)
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Queer runner Caster Semenya wins legal victory against World Athletics’ sports policy
The sports body tried to force her to reduce her testosterone levels. A higher court of human rights said, “No way.”
Daughter of Norwegian princess becomes country’s first royal to come out
Maud Angelica Behn earned the title of “Bravest Woman in Norway” in 2020, and she continues to demonstrate that bravery.
Community rallies against church’s anti-gay sermons
The protestors held signs that said, “Trans rights are human rights,” “Stop the hate,” and “True Christians preach love.”
Sylvester wants to funk with you!
Democrats cheer as GOP governor vetoes two anti-LGBTQ+ bills
Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) called one of the laws “overly broad and impractical.”
Celebrate 10 years of marriage equality with 20 celebrity couples who wed during the last decade
Let wedding bells ring with these LGBTQ+ stars who’ve tied the knot.
My dad struggled when I came out as a trans man. Then he danced with me at my wedding.
There was no awkwardness. No performance of masculinity from either of us. Just love, plain and simple.
This modern mash-up of “The Birds” stars Outkast and Sesame Street
Ukraine court recognizes same-sex couple as a family in historic LGBTQ+ victory
“A very big and important step toward marriage equality in Ukraine, and a small victory in our struggle for simple family happiness,” one of the men said.
White House reverses plans to cut global HIV/AIDS program PEPFAR
PEPFAR has saved millions of lives and will continue to do so.
Trans wrestling group provides a hot antidote to toxic masculinity
The standing room only spectacles are making the latent and homoeroticism of WWE wrestling overt.
And don’t forget to enjoy some sun & fun this weekend!
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