May 10, 2024
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Pride Month is just around the corner, but the rainbow is already shining brightly here with great news galore! 🌈

Though some of us are busy preparing our floats and best outfits for the upcoming parties and parades, let's take a moment to bask in the sunny goodness of this week's positive stories.
Karine Jean-Pierre went to a D.C. gay bar with 8 queens from “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”

Karine Jean-Pierre went to a D.C. gay bar with 8 queens from “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”


And they had a kiki about the importance of Pride during an election year — a Congress member even joined them for a special surprise!

And talking about political figures, did you know that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) once guest judged "Drag Race," that gay Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg personally thanked a lesbian icon for inspiring his historic run for president, and that feminist icon Susan B. Anthony was a lesbian hero?
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She used to teach teens being gay is a sin. Now this former pastor is a fierce LGBTQ+ activist.

A former pastor's queer daughter turned her into a fierce LGBTQ+ activist

Her story shows how the power of love can change hearts and minds.
Judy Shepard will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Judy Shepard will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom

She has been a devoted LGBTQ+ ally for over 20 years, and will now receive the U.S.’s highest civilian honor!
31 amazing AAPI LGBTQ+ pioneers you should know

31 amazing AAPI LGBTQ+ pioneers you should know

Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these influential and history-making trailblazers.
Nonbinary pop star rocks an amazing trans flag outfit in semi-finals of Eurovision

Nonbinary pop star fearlessly rocks a trans flag outfit in semi-finals of Eurovision

Ireland's Bambie Thug wowed audiences with their witchy, jaw-dropping performance.
Elliot Page recounts heartwarming support from “Umbrella Academy” showrunner after coming out

Elliot Page recounts heartwarming support from “Umbrella Academy” showrunner after coming out

"He was incredible," Page said.
Fans stand & cheer as two women propose during pro-ice hockey game

Fans stand & cheer as two women propose during pro-ice hockey game

First, she shot a successful goal... then she really won big.
Was Jesus asexual & are angels nonbinary? This history expert says absolutely.

Jesus was asexual & angels are nonbinary, says history expert

He's making his case by pointing out some very queer Bible verses that many people overlook.
Czech Republic’s high court rules against forced surgeries for trans people

Czech Republic’s high court scores huge win for trans people

It's getting easier to live authentically in the East European country.

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