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After Trump put this clever drag queen in his ad, she used it to raise $15K for transgender people.
Outdoorsy drag queen Petty Gonia never expected to appear in a Republican political ad. But she took the lemons and made some seriously sunny lemonade!
And talking about helping queers in need, remember when Lizzo gave $50,000 to a Black trans organization? How about when the pro-wrestler CM Punk took a powerful stand in support of LGBTQ+ rights? And we can’t forget about when Oprah Winfrey advocated for LGBTQ+ equality in an amazing commencement speech!
A trans woman came out to her great-grandma & her response is melting hearts around the world
Seriously, this is one of the most heartwarming stories you’ll read this week, and a great example of how to express support for queer family and friends.
Karine Jean-Pierre promoted to Biden senior advisor: “Her counsel will be critical”
The first Black woman and first out LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House Press Secretary has made history yet again!
Things are getting a little fresh and fetish-y this spooky season
Two Ukrainian women in love were torn apart by Putin’s war. They never stopped fighting to reunite.
It took two years and a lot of danger, but ultimately love conquered all.
Colton Underwood and husband welcome their son, Bishop
“Our world is a million times better,” the former Bachelor contestant wrote on Instagram. You’ll love the adorable pics of the happy family and their newborn baby boy.
People around the world raise $193,000 to rebuild queer bar destroyed by hurricane
These husbands invested their life savings to create an inclusive safe space for their rural community. Now the queer-mmunity is helping their efforts.
OMG! Check out these scenes from the 1970 magical musical fantasy comedy Donkey Skin
Latin trans fashionistas work the runway & push boundaries in history-making fundraiser
Go behind the scenes with trans and nonbinary Latine models and designers who are showing up the fashion industry with diversity and style.
Gay Episcopal priest to be reinstated after defrocking 40 years ago
The church has welcomed him back for his work with the LGBTQ+ community. His husband of 45 years will be at his side.
From Kesha to George Takei: Here are 20 LGBTQ+ celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris for 2024
Kamala Harris has earned public endorsements from major LGBTQ+ celebrities — here are a handful who are supporting her historic presidential run.
These adorable doggos are all dressed up for Halloween fun!
From Our Sibling Sites:
- OUTSPORTS: NFL donates $100,000 to honor gay player for National Coming Out Day
- GAYCITIES: 10 gay Halloween destinations in 2024: From block parties to spooky soirées
- QUEERTY: Paralympian Dimitri Pavadé is already changing lives after coming out
- INTO: “Heartstopper” star casually took a stand for plus-size people, and TikTok is obsessed
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