Plus: Two major interviews you won't want to miss
December 9, 2023
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We had two major interviews recently that you don't want to miss.
Rep. Ro Khanna was blunt ([link removed]) when he explained why he doesn't need a BS story to explain why he supports our rights. Instead of spinning the typical political fantasy, he got real and said what no one else will say.
Last week, Chasten Buttigieg talked about growing up in a town "where you question whether you truly belong" ([link removed]) and his decision to move back there with his husband, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and their two children.
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** People tailgated at a school board meeting to celebrate the downfall of extremists ([link removed])
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A government meeting rarely turns into a party, but this one did.
The far-right board members got their butts kicked in the election last month, ending months of drama and unbelievable policies. The new board president was sworn in on a stack of banned books ([link removed]) , and the changes started immediately.
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** Watch this nonbinary runner win big at the NYC Marathon ([link removed])
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He was almost banned from the competition.
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** Efforts to block LGBTQ+ issues in schools are backfiring ([link removed])
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Instead of demoralizing us, they've fired up parents.
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** This women’s sports bar started as an idea in a parking lot. Now it’s a raging success ([link removed])
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You could say they pulled themselves up by their bra straps.
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** This veteran entrepreneur is building a future for LGBTQ+ seniors ([link removed])
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He’s been hands-on following the opening of what he hopes will be his legacy business.
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** The cost of banning a single book is thousands of dollars ([link removed])
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One Congressman has introduced a bill that would pay the cost for libraries and school districts
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** Wisconsin governor thwarts GOP effort to persecute kids ([link removed])
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The law would have denied parents the right to make medical decisions for their children.
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** Pope is evicting viciously anti-LGBTQ+ Cardinal from his home ([link removed])
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No more fancy outfits and jewels for Mr. Holier-Than-Thou either.
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** Man paints apartment building rainbow colors to get back at bigot neighbor ([link removed])
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"It puts a smile on my face knowing that neighbor has to see it every day."
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** But wait... There's more!
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* INTO: The gayest state in America is... Kentucky?! ([link removed])
* QUEERTY: The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 in & out of drag ([link removed])
* GAYCITIES: PHOTOS: Santa Speedo Run makes the Yuletide gay in Chicago ([link removed])
* SOCIAL: Is this your politics too? ([link removed])
* INTERESTING: Some guys have all the luck ([link removed])
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