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But before we jump into the sunshine, remember when celebrities said “GAY” at the 2022 Oscars & spoke out for queer youth? Remember when a gay Biden official gave medical huckster Dr. Oz the boot from a fitness advisory board? And how about when Jamie Lee Curtis promised to cosplay to officiate her trans daughter’s wedding?
An amazing Japanese show where people imitate objects
Comedic actress Missi Pyle candidly comes out while discussing her dating troubles
She has mostly played supporting characters, but is seeking to star in her own real-life romance.
Librarian, fired for refusing to censor LGBTQ+ books, just got a big payback
“Libraries belong to everyone,” she said after her recent settlement.
Hunter Biden claims he’s “48.6% gay” in hilarious interview
And he’s apparently into “masculine” men?
Missy Pyle’s bonkers scenes in Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
Poland has started recognizing same-sex marriages. But there’s a catch…
It’s a big development, but maybe don’t rush to this Eastern European country to tie the knot just yet.
Trailblazing state Rep. marries longtime partner after proposing on Texas House floor
The couple is “living proof that love wins, progress is unstoppable, and no amount of hate can erase the truth of who we are.”
Everton Blair becomes Georgia’s first out gay man elected to Congress
“It will be the honor of my life to serve you in Congress,” he told voters.
Beware: straight bros are becoming more woke
Community rallies to save trans support center for South Asian immigrants amid funding struggles
After news of the struggle spread, Parivar has been surrounded by support from other LGBTQ+ and immigrant groups.
A new emergency shelter provides a desperately needed space for older LGBTQ+ teens
Asia’s House will also work with other organizations to provide wrap-around services for youth in need.
Here’s the wild & forgotten story behind New York’s first public gay marriage ceremony
“The High Priestess of Polka Dots” officiated the 1968 ceremony at the Church of Self-Obliteration.