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Trans ‘American Idol’ contestant blows judges away & gets standing ovation [[link removed]]

Queer people have rocked American Idol for years. There was the gay janitor who stunned the judges [[link removed]] with a song about acceptance in 2019 and trans teen Ace Stile's heartbreaking try-out [[link removed]] from 2021, among others.

While David Archuletta was closeted when he came in second on the show's seventh season in 2008, he's out-and-proud now - and was a featured performer at this year's Queerties. He presented former judge Paula Abdul [[link removed]] with the Straight Up Ally award.

Read More [[link removed]] Voters tossed out school board members who forced teachers to out students [[link removed]] The political term for the recall results is "GTFO." Ricky Martin came out after his dad told him something important [[link removed]] Now the pop superstar says he wishes he could do it all again. Democrats victorious as new federal budget excludes GOP’s anti-LGBTQ+ wish list [[link removed]] Republicans tried to insert over 40 anti-LGBTQ+ provisions. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] This Black queer physicist is shining a light on dark matter [[link removed]] Innovation is at the heart of everything she does. Lesbian lawyer makes history. She’s a federal appeals court judge now. [[link removed]] The former Planned Parenthood lawyer easily won confirmation. Brandi Carlile rocks Sesame Street [[link removed]] And she's joined by two of the show's biggest stars! MacKenzie Scott donates over $30 million to LGBTQ+ non-profits [[link removed]] She doubled the amount after Elon Musk attacked for the donations. Women’s roller derby team starts brawl with hateful politician [[link removed]] Caitlyn Jenner rushed to the policymaker's defense. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] Not Done Yet INTO: Is Marvel Comics’ Pride series all about straight people this year? [[link removed]] GAYCITIES: Take a peek inside Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world [[link removed]] QUEERTY: 5 tips for a fabulously healthy 2024 [[link removed]] SOCIAL: A Golden Girls flashback [[link removed]] 323&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />323&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />323&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />323&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />323&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" /> Copyright © 2024 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.

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