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School’s back in session and our cafeteria is serving up heaping helpings of good news! This week’s menu includes some spicy drag queens, a sweet first date between two women, a big slice of community help, and a nice cool Texas drink to wash it all down.
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Drag queens get payback after GOP politician tries to smear their reputation
A New Hampshire state Republican thought he could talk trash about two local drag performers. But they fought back and taught him an important lesson: When you come for drag queens, you best not miss!
Of course, drag queens have long been the glamorous warriors for the queer community. One fictional drag queen helped raise some very real money for a queer youth charity, the musician Lizzo got a small army of drag queens to fight Tennessee’s anti-drag law, and one winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race made such an impression that they got a tribute on in the U.S. House of Representatives!
Yasssss — slay ladies, slay.
This award-winning community organizer could become Florida’s first out trans legislator
Ashley Brundage created a scholarship foundation for youth and mentored children. Now, she could make history in The Sunshine State.
Gay flight attendant wins job back after “mystifying” dismissal
The gay Virgin Australia flight attendant was dismissed from his job for the weirdest of reasons. Thankfully, he spoke up and is flying the friendly skies again.
And now, some health advice from comedian Betty White
My first date with a girl went surprisingly well
She went for a romantic beach walk with a woman named Penny — now you’re invited to be a fly on the wall and see how it all went. This story is guaranteed to make you smile.
Texas brewery supports LGBTQ+ veterans with “Big Gay Beer”
The business turned lemons into lemonade, and helped queer military members in the process.
“Very demure” TikToker Jools Lebron’s viral fame is allowing her to fund her transition
Lebron’s workplace beauty advice caught on with celebrities and web users, and now she has partnered with brands like Verizon and Lyft. You go, gurl!
Friends help each other out before a big day
The White House is providing HIV funding to the people who need it most
The Biden-Harris Administration is giving a $1.4 billion grant to poorer people living with HIV — and it’s all part of a larger strategy to keep Americans happy and healthy.
Lesbian DJ carries torch in Paralympic Opening Ceremonies
DJ Barbara Bush appeared in a controversial Olympic Opening Ceremony segment featuring drag queens. Now she’s stepping out to show that love and inclusion win.
Hundreds march for trans visibility in DC: “We stand tall because that is power”
The National Trans Visibility March returned to Washington, D.C., ensuring that trans people are a part of the national conversation.
You’ve never seen Titanic quite like this before…
From our sibling sites:
- OUTSPORTS: There are at least 41 out LGBTQ+ athletes at Paris Paralympics, a record
- GAYCITIES: Welcome to the most unusual modern art museum in America
- QUEERTY: Latin pop star Johann Vera comes out of the “Closet” & gets Ricky Martin’s approval
- INTOMORE: This piece of rediscovered trans history will make your day
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