Gay congressman honors all mothers in response to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s homophobic comments; Steamy new Janelle Monáe video outed one background actor;

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Gay congressman honors all mothers in response to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s homophobic comments ([link removed]) [link removed]
"Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comments were gross, bigoted, and invalidated the thousands of loving LGBTQ+ and adoptive families across this country." ([link removed])
Steamy new Janelle Monáe video outed one background actor ([link removed]) [link removed]
The L.A.-based personal trainer’s parents spotted him in the clip for “Lipstick Lover.” ([link removed])
Namibia’s highest court recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other countries ([link removed]) [link removed]
Homosexuality remains ilegal in the nation, but many are celebrating the ruling as an important step forward. ([link removed])
The American Medical Association’s first out gay president pledges to fight trans healthcare bans ([link removed]) [link removed]
He said the AMA “simply will not stand” for the bans and will use “every avenue available” to oppose them. ([link removed])
Spice Girl Emma Bunton declares support for trans youth ([link removed]) [link removed]
Bunton has long vocalized her support for LGBTQ+ people. ([link removed])
Elliot Page credits gender-affirming care for helping him experience joy ([link removed]) [link removed]
“I never thought I could experience this, the joy I feel in my body.” ([link removed])
Kansas City declares itself a “sanctuary city” for transgender people ([link removed]) [link removed]
The move comes in response to the state’s Republican-led legislature passing two bills aimed at limiting the rights of transgender Missourians. ([link removed])
FDA to end ban on gay & bi men donating blood ([link removed]) [link removed]
Proposed new rules would require blood banks to screen donors based on individual risk. ([link removed])
Oprah Winfrey advocates for LGBTQ+ rights in Tennessee State commencement speech ([link removed]) [link removed]
She said these words in a state that has passed a ban on public drag performance and has outlawed gender-affirming care for minors. ([link removed])
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