Mariah Carey, Pope Francis, & pineapple on pizza as a gay metaphor
October 7, 2023
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When Laphonza Butler was sworn in on Tuesday ([link removed]) as the newest senator from California, taking over the seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, she became the first out LGBTQ+ person of color to serve in the chamber. But before she took her seat, Butler's job was helping elect other queer people to office ([link removed]) .
On the other side of the country, the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus sang a final tribute to Feinstein ([link removed]) , a longtime ally. She attended their first concert over 30 years ago.
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** 11-year-old trans girl’s plea for “peace” leaves school board speechless ([link removed])
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Her dad's passionate defense of his daughter ([link removed]) also shook the internet.
Several stories about young folks have gone viral lately. There was the heartwarming photo of a little boy in a dress ([link removed]) and football player Tommy's perfect clapback ([link removed]) when someone’s mom told him only girls can wear nail polish. And did you know Doritos are helping queer kids ([link removed]) find acceptance (and each other)
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** A video about pineapple on pizza has become a metaphor for LGBTQ+ rights ([link removed])
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It's all about the "pineapple agenda."
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** These men are showing LGBTQ+ seniors the time of their lives ([link removed])
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People say they're making life difficult for retirees - by empowering them.
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** This gay wedding looks like it was the most fun ever ([link removed])
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Now THIS is how you get married.
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** Pope Francis suggests Church can bless same-sex unions ([link removed])
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Pope Francis’s position in the letter is a shift from the stance he took in 2021
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** These gay dog dads are what you need to celebrate National Pet Wellness Month ([link removed])
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Who's a good boy? These guys.
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** This school is resisting the GOP assault on education with a revolutionary queer leadership program ([link removed])
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Academic institutions are making changes for students, but this one is kicking it up a notch.
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** Delaware bans LGBTQ+ panic defense with overwhelming bipartisan support ([link removed])
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It was unanimous.
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** Hate influencer tried to bully a government employee. Gay Twitter came to the rescue ([link removed])
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She didn't get the response she expected.
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** Extra Treats
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* INTO: Why Mariah Carey matters, explained ([link removed])
* QUEERTY: Did Antoni Porowski just come out as a top? ([link removed])
* GAYCITIES: What is it like being gay in communist Vietnam? ([link removed])
* SOCIAL: This mom's righteous rant is a massive truth bomb ([link removed])
* MUSIC: The soundtrack for your queer life ([link removed])
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