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Bias Watch
Right-wingers freak out over “new Pride flag” that almost no one recognizes
Conservatives have resorted to just imagining new flags to be outraged about.
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Life
Trixie Mattel shuts down religious bigotry towards queer people in just one sentence.
She was asked how she response to people who say gender fluidity is against the Bible. “Well….”
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Election News
Gay lawmaker Noah Arbit is fighting for hate crimes protections in Michigan
He talked to us about his work to pass a hate crimes bill, Michigan’s badass women, and his love of cerulean.
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Life
The secret language that helped queer-owned businesses identify themselves to those in the know
The clandestine language formed to help queer folks move through their hostile environments without attracting attention from the wrong kinds of people.
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News (USA)
Mom threatened with firing for letting trans daughter play girls’ volleyball
Now the mom is speaking out, after challenging the discriminatory state law targeting her daughter’s right to play sports.
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Life
This massively influential new age guru became a voice for inclusivity when he came out
Ram Dass’s cultural significance is deeply rooted in his role as a bridge between Eastern and Western spiritual traditions.
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Life
20 LGBTQ+ directors changing the film industry
These LGBTQ+ directors are stretching the boundaries of film in new and challenging directions.
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News (USA)
Disney is giving money to politicians who support Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law
Following DeSantis feud, the Mouse House is making questionable contributions.
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Life
You’ll never guess who the first lesbian celebrities were
Long before Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, there were the “Ladies of Llangollen.”
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Life
10 times Pete Buttigieg proved he is a great Transportation Secretary
Pete’s tenure has been marked by significant achievements and innovative leadership.
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Life
The American Library Association’s lesbian president is on a mission to protect LGBTQ+ librarians
Emily Drabinski recently created a task force to address the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ library workers – including herself.
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Life
Jarrod Carmichael had to pretend not to know the “Dreamgirls” soundtrack to stay closeted
Jennifer Hudson “almost sang me out of the closet.”
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Commentary
How Beyoncé & “bucking” made Juneteenth even more queer
Juneteenth is quintessentially Texan, and the celebration is getting even more queer-inclusive year-by-year.
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Life
Their Straight Ally Pride flag just got stolen, but their dog still supports Pride
“We will continue to display our alliance.”
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Commentary
Venue cancels anti-LGBTQ+ antisemitic conference at last minute, upsetting bigots
Then things got far worse for its lead organizer, Nick Fuentes.
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News (USA)
Federal judge says six states can continue to mistreat transgender students
The ruling blocks the Biden rules in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Life
10 times Pete Buttigieg proved he’s a great husband
From poignant kisses to heartfelt anniversary celebrations, Pete Buttigieg consistently shows the world what it means to be a great partner.
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News (USA)
Club Q shooter sentenced to 190 years in prison for federal hate crime charges
A military veteran tackled and pistol whipped the shooter down and another bar patron stomped on the shooter with high heels.
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Politics
Karine Jean-Pierre slams Republicans’ anti-trans attacks during Pride
She contrasted what Biden has done to aid trans people versus what the GOP has done to hurt them.
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Life
Comedian Robin Tran cracks her audience up with this $100,000 joke
This is how to handle intrusive questions.