Was “Harriet the Spy” a queer hero? | Organizer LaLa Zannell says legislators have a lot of work to do for trans people. You can help. | 2020 was the worst year for LGBTQ rights in Europe. But activists are ready to fight back.

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Happy Holidays from LGBTQ Nation! RuPaul drops this gendered "Drag Race" catchphrase in favor of an inclusive one It’s about to be a brand Ru Year. Was “Harriet the Spy” a queer hero? "Harriet was the blue denim baby butch I needed among the endless ballerina narratives." Organizer LaLa Zannell says legislators have a lot of work to do for trans people. You can help. "This election has shown people [that] power will always win, and that people’s determination and belief in changing the system will always win." 2020 was the worst year for LGBTQ rights in Europe. But activists are ready to fight back. Prominent activist Rémy Bonny reviews how LGBTQ rights suffered setbacks all across Europe. He asks the world: "join forces in defense" of us. Teen endures homophobic slurs & flying food cans while walking home because they “don’t belong” The teen was walking through a playground when the men demanded, "take off your wig." Now they have a torn knee ligament. Poland’s anti-LGBTQ historians have been hiding composer Frederic Chopin’s gay love letters Poland is becoming increasingly proud of its Catholic, anti-LGBTQ identity. But its most famous composer wanted to kiss men, it seems. Billy Porter reminds us that LGBTQ people made the difference in the election. But the work’s not done yet. See GLAAD's new Billy Porter-narrated video, detailing how organizers and voters changed the election, on LGBTQ Nation first. Elton John is dressed as Santa in Christmas video & he “can’t wait” to come to a town near you The "Step Into Christmas" singer was already the top-selling live act of 2020. Now, his farewell tour is slated to continue in the fall. COVID-19 has shutdown at least 7 LGBTQ venues & more could be closing soon LGBTQ bars were already struggling, but COVID-19 has made queer nightlife even harder to continue. Our top 12 outlandish stories that will only make sense if you made it through 2020 We'd ask you to let us know if we missed any, but we're sure there's too many we did.

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