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As we head into President Biden's State of the Union address, we asked experts a simple question: What's the queer state of the union?
Colorado Governor Jared Polis [[link removed]], author Armistead Maupin [[link removed]], org leaders Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen [[link removed]] and Melanie Willingham-Jaggers [[link removed]], and drag queen Cynthia Lee Fontaine [[link removed]] have weighed in.
Be sure to watch the site for upcoming interviews that will be published each day until Biden's big speech.
Lone Republican kills Arizona ballot measure targeting trans people [[link removed]]
It was a stunning defeat for the state party, but the GOP is starting to wake up to the folly of their latest culture war.
A Utah bill that would have banned the display of Pride flags went down in defeat [[link removed]] thanks to GOP legislators. In Iowa, a proposed change to the state’s civil rights law was so drastic and loathsome that even Republicans refused to entertain the idea [[link removed]].
Arizona Republicans were left hanging [[link removed]] after a single member broke with the party and voted with Democrats against a proposed anti-transgender ballot measure.
Read More [[link removed]] A dad made a TikTok about seeing a trans woman. His kid made it lovely. [[link removed]] It was the first time they'd seen a trans woman - and it happened at a truck stop in Texas. This city just declared itself a safe haven for LGBTQ+ people [[link removed]] A town in Missouri won't enforce state laws targeting the queer community. Teachers are fed up with the war on “woke” classrooms [[link removed]] They just want to do their jobs and actually teach the students. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] Humpback whales spotted having sex for the first time. It was two males. [[link removed]] The "wokes" are turning whales gay now according to Twitter. This city lost both of its LGBTQ+ spaces in the last two years. Now the community is rallying. [[link removed]] They even got some help from Gloria Estefan. Marine scientist leads shark expeditions in drag [[link removed]] It's one helluva show. British Royal Mint issues George Michael £5 coin [[link removed]] The gay icon's face is on the coin along with a lyric from "Faith." Alethea Crimmins wants you to have a good day on purpose [[link removed]] Lil Nas X, Rihanna, Madonna, Jennifer Hudson, and Kesha all love her. You will too. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] Not Done Yet INTO: Beyoncé’s new look is non-Bey-nary [[link removed]] GAYCITIES: How this San Diego chef went from nursing student to James Beard nominee [[link removed]] QUEERTY: The mysterious disco diva who invited everyone to “Follow Me” in 1978 & continues to keep them guessing today [[link removed]] FOLLOW THEM: Need therapy? Yeah. You do. [[link removed]]
Don't forget to follow our Queer State of the Union series [[link removed]] next week. We've got some fantastic pieces that haven't been published yet.
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