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Expressions of the global Queer community, and allies.
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For many of our Two Spirit Native American brothers and sisters, Thanksgiving is a National Day of Mourning, a symbol of persecution and genocide of Native Americans and the long history of bloodshed with European settlers.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/rememb...
November 28, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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November 26, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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In eight days, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge against a ban on gender-affirming hormone therapies brought by three transgender teenagers and their families--but how the Court rules here could have broad implications for all civil rights law and all people facing discrimination.
The Trans-Rights Showdown Heading to the Supreme Court
In a case on health care for minors, the justices could undermine decades of anti-discrimination law.
nymag.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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What do you think? Will gay adult content providers be banned, jailed, and worse with the incoming administration?

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Will Gay Adult Content Providers Be Banned, Jailed, and Worse
YouTube video by Queer News Tonight
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November 25, 2024 at 5:59 AM
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November 24, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Evan Greer is a superstar! We need to seize every opportunity to disrupt the incoming administration’s vile attacks on our brothers and sisters. Well done Evan! 🥰

www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...
Rep. Nancy Mace confronted by transgender activist during panel event
At an internet summit, Fight for the Future’s Evan Greer stood up and condemned Mace’s anti-trans rhetoric.
www.nbcnews.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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This is an excellent article by the Advocate. While its focus is on advice and planning for our Trans brothers and sisters, it is a great read for every member of our community experiencing fear of the future.

www.advocate.com/news/transge...
7 steps for transgender people preparing for federal crackdowns under Trump
Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking act...
www.advocate.com
November 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
For those experiencing fear for their safety from the incoming administration, and who may not be in a safe space to participate in the resistance, please do whatever you must to get through this. We are here for you now and will be here on the other side.

www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-mi...
Queer Activist in Battle Creek prepares to go silent to stay safe
Many in the LGBTQIA+ community are taking steps to protect themselves from the threat of Project 25 to roll back rights. As a response, one Queer Activist in Battle Creek plans to keep a low profile w...
www.secondwavemedia.com
November 23, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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The older I get, the more I understand how much harder it is to be a gay or trans person in our society.

A loving gay couple receiving the gift of a child must be one of the most magical feelings in the world.
How could anyone want to deny this child such love. I see this and think, that’s the luckiest baby ever.
November 23, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Our community will be under attack in the coming years. We will need to stand strong together against all efforts to push us back in the closet!

www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...
Voices: Utah’s LGBTQ+ community has faced adversity before. We can do it again.
“Just as coming out in the 1970s and 1980s was a form of political resistance, speaking out and standing together today is crucial,” writes Utah historian Randell Hoffman.
www.sltrib.com
November 23, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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A testament to Magnus Hirschfeld's enduring commitment to understanding and advocating for the rights of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️Ο #lgbtqReads #lgbtqHistory #MagnusHirschfeld
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN6SM1XN
Annual of Sexual Intermediaries Volume VII Part 1 of 3 (1905)
Amazon.com: Annual of Sexual Intermediaries Volume VII Part 1 of 3 (1905) eBook : Hirschfeld, Magnus, Lombardi-Nash, Michael: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
November 23, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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November 21, 2024 at 3:42 PM
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"We take being the friendliest shop very seriously and will stop at nothing to protect that," the business posted online.
Ex-marine who allegedly tore down tattoo shop's Pride flag charged with hate crime
Benjamin Michael, 44, was seen walking by the Dapper Dog Tattoo Shop in Annapolis when he stopped and tore down a Pride flag the business had displayed by its door, according to authorities.
www.advocate.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:07 AM
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"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.

Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
November 21, 2024 at 2:44 AM
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House republicans instate bathroom ban to target first openly trans rep Sarah McBride, who of course handles it with grace and dignity even though it’s bs she shouldn’t have to deal with in her workplace thehill.com/homenews/hou...
McBride says she will ‘follow the rules’ of House bathroom ban
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), set to be the nation’s first openly transgender member of Congress when she takes office in January, said she will comply with a policy instituted Wednesday by Sp…
thehill.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:52 PM
What has happened to the Pride Nutcracker in Target stores? Why are they MIA? Tell us if you spot them in the wild.
November 19, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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As Republicans disparage and disrupt America's Latin community, John Leguizamo uses everything in his power to fight back.
www.metroweekly.com/...
John Leguizamo’s America
As Republicans disparage and disrupt America's Latin community, John Leguizamo uses everything in his power to fight back.
www.metroweekly.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:42 AM
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“There’s such power in being all of who you are, in accepting all of your emotions,” Cynthia Erivo tells Out in our Out100 cover story.

As she prepares to soar onscreen as Elphaba in the 'Wicked' movie, she continues to show us the magic of embracing your full self. ✨

www.out.com/out-exclusiv...
November 14, 2024 at 1:04 AM
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Since the beginning of her now legendary acting career, our 2024 Advocate of the Year, #SherylLeeRalph, has been a fiercely outspoken advocate for #LGBTQ people and other marginalized communities.

Read more: www.advocate.com/arts-enterta...
November 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Republican bathroom bill targets Congress’s first transgender member www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Republican bathroom bill targets Congress’s first transgender member
South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace introduces bill two months before Sarah McBride is to be sworn in
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM