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LGBT+ inclusion designed to advance equality of opportunity and respect for all people, of every background, everywhere. www.outnowconsulting.com
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Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed
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Memo to Republicans
Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner
Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner
Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Memo to Republicans
Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner
Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner
Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed
US Marriage Equality Safe: Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, been denied
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
US Marriage Equality Safe: Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, been denied
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Mamdani: "I wanna say a deep thank you to Papi Juice for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers. It's so important to have a place for joy."
Zohran Mamdani visited Latino queer LGBTQ+ club Papi Juice in Brooklyn on Saturday night at 1am - looks like people appreciated him being there
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mamdani: "I wanna say a deep thank you to Papi Juice for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers. It's so important to have a place for joy."
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The new Prime Minister of the Netherlands looks set to be a 38-year-old gay man
The Netherlands seems about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
October 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The new Prime Minister of the Netherlands looks set to be a 38-year-old gay man
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Rob Jetten, expected new Dutch Prime Minister, and his 28 year old partner, the professional hockey player Nicolás Keenan, intend to marry in 2026
Rob Jetten, new gay Dutch Prime Minister, beat the far-right:
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
October 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Rob Jetten, expected new Dutch Prime Minister, and his 28 year old partner, the professional hockey player Nicolás Keenan, intend to marry in 2026
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Rob Jetten, new gay Dutch Prime Minister, beat the far-right:
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Rob Jetten, new gay Dutch Prime Minister, beat the far-right:
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
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October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Netherlands seems about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Netherlands seems about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
The Netherlands is about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party won the most seats in today's election.
It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party won the most seats in today's election.
It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
October 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Netherlands is about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party won the most seats in today's election.
It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party won the most seats in today's election.
It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
King Charles had his first official engagement today to honour the LGBT+ community at the opening of a monument for veterans whose careers were cut short by a military ‘gay ban’ from 1967-2000
Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.
Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.
October 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
King Charles had his first official engagement today to honour the LGBT+ community at the opening of a monument for veterans whose careers were cut short by a military ‘gay ban’ from 1967-2000
Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.
Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.
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Words that feel apt for this moment
September 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Words that feel apt for this moment
Sabrina Carpenter used her 2025 VMAs performance to show support for the LGBT+ community, with dancers holding slogan signs saying
🔻 "Protect Trans Rights"
🔻 "In Trans We Trust"
🔻 "Support Drag"
🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"
🔻 "Protect Trans Rights"
🔻 "In Trans We Trust"
🔻 "Support Drag"
🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"
September 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Sabrina Carpenter used her 2025 VMAs performance to show support for the LGBT+ community, with dancers holding slogan signs saying
🔻 "Protect Trans Rights"
🔻 "In Trans We Trust"
🔻 "Support Drag"
🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"
🔻 "Protect Trans Rights"
🔻 "In Trans We Trust"
🔻 "Support Drag"
🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"
WEEKEND MUSIC: Suspicious Minds — Amanda Lear
Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles
Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles
Amanda Lear - Suspicious Minds [Official Music Video]- Included in QUEEN LEAR (Arte Tv 2022)
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September 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
WEEKEND MUSIC: Suspicious Minds — Amanda Lear
Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles
Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles
"Oh my goodness!" — The hosts reaction at the end sums up the brilliance of Jude York's performance of 'Mr Porcelain Doll'
'Mr Porcelain' - Jude York (Live for Good Friday Appeal)
YouTube video by Jude York
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August 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM
"Oh my goodness!" — The hosts reaction at the end sums up the brilliance of Jude York's performance of 'Mr Porcelain Doll'
Last weekend saw more than 150,000 people protest against Viktor Orbán's attempts to ban Pride in Budapest, Hungary
That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
July 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Last weekend saw more than 150,000 people protest against Viktor Orbán's attempts to ban Pride in Budapest, Hungary
That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Yea!
Over 150,000 people defy Viktor Orban, PM of Hungary, who tried to ban today's Pride celebration in Budapest, by refusing to submit to government attempts to intimidate people
The turnout is a record for the event & included civic leaders & parliamentarians from across Europe - & around the world
The turnout is a record for the event & included civic leaders & parliamentarians from across Europe - & around the world
June 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Yea!
Over 150,000 people defy Viktor Orban, PM of Hungary, who tried to ban today's Pride celebration in Budapest, by refusing to submit to government attempts to intimidate people
The turnout is a record for the event & included civic leaders & parliamentarians from across Europe - & around the world
The turnout is a record for the event & included civic leaders & parliamentarians from across Europe - & around the world
June 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Over 150,000 people defy Viktor Orban, PM of Hungary, who tried to ban today's Pride celebration in Budapest, by refusing to submit to government attempts to intimidate people
The turnout is a record for the event & included civic leaders & parliamentarians from across Europe - & around the world
The turnout is a record for the event & included civic leaders & parliamentarians from across Europe - & around the world
Dozens of elected Members of the European Parliament will attend next week's Budapest Pride, to show their support for LGBT+ people
Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has tried to ban the event
Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has tried to ban the event
Dozens of MEPs to attend Budapest Pride in defiance of Viktor Orbán
As many as 70 said to be planning to show solidarity at LGBTQ+ march after Hungary’s PM tried to ban it
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Dozens of elected Members of the European Parliament will attend next week's Budapest Pride, to show their support for LGBT+ people
Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has tried to ban the event
Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has tried to ban the event
The lives of LGBT+ youth are placed at risk by this decision
Breaking: The Trevor Project received a stop-work order last night on its contract with the national 988 suicide prevention hotline. The Trump administration is eliminating the option for LGBTQ callers to the hotline to press 3 and connect with someone who specializes in LGBTQ mental health.
June 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The lives of LGBT+ youth are placed at risk by this decision
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Historian Timothy Snyder in 'On Tyranny' writes "Do not obey in advance"
Target's management, who retreated from DEI in January, should have listened — since then their share price, instore shoppers & sales have all tanked after customer boycotts
92% of Target shareholders just voted to back #DEI
Target's management, who retreated from DEI in January, should have listened — since then their share price, instore shoppers & sales have all tanked after customer boycotts
92% of Target shareholders just voted to back #DEI
💥 UPDATE: Target shareholders voted by a tally of 92-7 percent (1% abstained) to reject an anti-DEI proposal at its annual meeting last week. 7% support for anti-DEI proposal is higher than most other companies' voting in the 0-2% range. Scorecard Impactivize.org
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💥 Target Board urges shareholders to vote to reject an anti-DEI proposal at its annual meeting today. Despite Target DEI rollback and ensuing foot traffic decline, proposal asks TGT to report on how "affirmative action initiatives" impact "risks related to actual and perceived discrimination."
June 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Historian Timothy Snyder in 'On Tyranny' writes "Do not obey in advance"
Target's management, who retreated from DEI in January, should have listened — since then their share price, instore shoppers & sales have all tanked after customer boycotts
92% of Target shareholders just voted to back #DEI
Target's management, who retreated from DEI in January, should have listened — since then their share price, instore shoppers & sales have all tanked after customer boycotts
92% of Target shareholders just voted to back #DEI
People in Paris, France showed support for LGBT+ inclusion during a No Kings rally at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on Saturday 14th June 2025
June 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
People in Paris, France showed support for LGBT+ inclusion during a No Kings rally at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on Saturday 14th June 2025