September 23, 2023
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It's been Celebrity Week™ when it comes to queer good news. Anderson Cooper opened up about the joys of co-parenting with his ex, Elliot Page shared how exhilarating it felt to do a shirtless scene in his new movie, and John Waters finally got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He said he's “closer to the gutter than ever.”
Ross Matthews

Why do gay men talk like that?

Science has an explanation, but what does Dolly Parton have to do with it?

While it's been proven that people can identify a gay man by his voice, science has also explained other complicated queer topics. Are people with older brothers more likely to be gay? Are stupid people more likely to be homophobic? And why do gay men love iced coffee so much?

 
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Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg completed a 70-mile triathlon & the internet got an endorphin high

A 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. I barely finished breakfast.
Little Tommy

Tommy had the perfect clapback when someone’s mom told him only girls can wear nail polish

Little Tommy scored a touchdown at football practice.
Mocha Celis

The world’s first school for trans students isn’t just building bright futures. It's saving lives

We spoke to administrators and students to find out more.
Parent and teen in car

Texas church launches program to help fund transgender kids’ healthcare

They really don't want to be congratulated for helping parents take their kids out of state.
Homecoming queen

Parents tried to stir outrage over a trans homecoming queen. Students shut them down

Apparently, they forgot the kids voted for her - until they got reminded.
Justine Lindsay

Meet the NFL’s first transgender cheerleader

She's not just a cheerleader. She's a leader.

Queer Beyoncé fan missed concert after airline couldn’t fit his wheelchair. She sent a jet

A story about the power of social media: that's what this is.
Hands making heart symbol

A heartwarming photo of a boy in a dress has given the internet a case of the awws

Now, that's good parenting.

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I hope you have a great weekend. And don't forget, voting is only open for LGBTQ Nation's 2023 Heroes of the Year awards for a few more days
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