August 17, 2024
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Today's a mixed bag of good news: We've got supportive families, drag queen activists, history-making queers, and even a trans athlete in the Paralympics!

Even better, summer is slowly sliding into fall... and while some of us will miss the sunshine, soon the leaves will start changing, the flannels and sweaters will come back out, pumpkin spice will rule the roost, and Halloween will herald the beginning of spooky season!

In other words, there's a lot to look forward to, so let's go!
Tim Walz’s gay & bisexual former students praise his life-changing guidance

Tim Walz’s gay & bisexual former students praise his life-changing guidance


In 1999, Walz was a teacher and founded his high school's first gay-straight alliance. His old GSA students still remember him warmly.

And talking about inspiring educational moments, did you hear about the hundreds of students who walked out in support of school officials who supported a trans athlete? How about the school board president who got sworn in on stack of banned books? And there's also the large school district that unanimously approved strong protections for trans students — if the schools are any indication, the kids are alright!
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How my gay uncle taught me that being different is a strength, not a weakness

How my gay uncle taught me that being different is a strength, not a weakness

Eccentric Uncle Nicky always left an strong impression. But his backstory was more vibrant than I'd ever imagined.
Chasten Buttigieg is releasing a children’s book & it’s super adorable

Chasten Buttigieg is releasing a children’s book & it’s super adorable

"Papa's Coming Home" is a fun heartwarming tale — and Pete and their kids helped develop its plot!
Kim Coco Iwamoto will be Hawaii’s first trans lawmaker after beating the House speaker

Kim Coco Iwamoto makes history by becoming Hawaii’s first trans lawmaker

She won a race against the most powerful Democrat in the state.
Pope Francis denounces Uganda’s Kill the Gays law in historic first meeting with LGBTQ+ activist

Pope Francis holds historic first meeting with LGBTQ+ activist

The pontiff met for with an East African LGBTQ+ activist and took a stand for queer equality worldwide.
Drag PAC & “Drag Star” alum will throw coming-out kiki at Democratic National Convention

These drag stars are throwing coming-out kiki at the Democratic National Convention

"The future will be fabulous."
Valentina Petrillo will be first trans athlete at Paralympics, in Paris

Valentina Petrillo will be the first trans athlete in the Paris Paralympics

She's an 11-time national champion and still making history at the age of 50.
The Red Dress Run makes a fashion statement mixed with Black Boy Joy

Black Boy Joy mixes with fashion at the Red Dress Run

The New Orleans fundraiser has become an annual gathering spot for fellowship, fun, and festivities.
Lady Gaga reveals the queer inspiration for her hit “Poker Face”

Lady Gaga reveals the queer inspiration for her hit “Poker Face”

“Now that’s my kind of poker face,” the singer said during a recent performance.

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