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News (USA)
GLAAD’s “Summer of Giving” Blood Donation Drive Begins
The campaign runs from May 28 to Septemeber 4.
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News (USA)
Transphobes are attacking drag. Now performers are striking back.
The new group Qommittee aims to unify drag performers and protect them against hateful attacks
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Life
Is SpongeBob gay? Exploring 25 years of speculation and LGBTQ+ representation
On the show’s 25th anniversary, we delve into one of its deepest mysteries.
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News (World)
Toronto unveils the world’s longest rainbow in celebration of Pride
The art installation is 600 meters long and celebrates the city’s queer history.
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News (USA)
HIV-positive parents OK to chestfeed if viral load is undetecable
Breastfeeding was once the cause behind 30% of HIV infection transmissions between parent and child. But a medical advancement has changed that trend.
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News (World)
“Oldest gay bar in Europe” loses liquor license after immigration raid
Overflowing rubbish, rats, and vermin were also allegedly found at the bar in Manchester’s Gay Village.
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News
FDA told to relax tissue donation restrictions for queer men
“I felt like they wasted my son’s body parts.”
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Life
I read only LGBTQ+ books for a year & it changed my entire perspective on coming out
I used to lament that I’d never have a Prince Charming. Now I can’t wait to find my princess.
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News (World)
Conservative Christians want “ugly” Pride flags removed from street
The group launched a petition calling the flags “divisive” and “gaudy.”
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Life
It’s the first day of Pride month, & there’s already lots to be proud of!
PLUS: How our boldest community members are making the world safer for queer kids.
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News (World)
U.K. temporarily criminalizes puberty blockers for trans kids
One pro-trans medical group said the emergency ban will “lead to serious harm for millions of patients and even death.”
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News (USA)
GOP lawmaker tried to mock trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney. She got the last laugh.
She’s donating the Republican’s money to an unexpected charity….
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News (USA)
GOP governor signs first-of-its-kind law punishing adults who help trans kids get care
Helping kids travel out of state to get gender-affirming care will soon be punishable by up to one year in prison.
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News (USA)
Pride event canceled because they were going to give away banned books
Organizers haven’t even been given a list of banned books to avoid.
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Bias Watch
Walmart is under criticism for selling Pride merchandise. But the company is not backing down.
The mega-retailer is selling “totes gay” Pride products despite the threat of a boycott.
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Bias Watch
Gay MAGA man’s unhinged meltdown over Donald Trump’s conviction goes viral
Many Republicans are not handling Donald Trump’s conviction well.
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News (USA)
Neo-Nazi said he was protecting kids by protesting drag. He just got busted with child porn.
Police seized several electronic devices from him, and a judge forbade him from using the internet anymore.
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News (USA)
GOP legislators parrot anti-gay group in “Natural Family Month” proclamation
The proclamation originated from a group that considers same-sex marriages as an “immoral” threat to society.
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Politics
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin declares himself independent
The sometimes-ally could upset Democrats’ Senate majority.
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News (USA)
Target employees speak out against store’s reaction to right-wing Pride backlash
The retailer offered 2,000 Pride items last year. This year, it’s only offering 75 in half of its stores.