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Coming Out? Here Are Some Resources to Help

Man smiling and inviting someone inFor National Coming Out Day, the Human Rights Campaign is urging allies to sign a “Coming Out Against Hate” and has released three new coming-out guides, each focusing on a specific ethnic group within the LGBTQ+ community. Read on »

11 Must See LGBTQ+ TV Shows and Movies to Watch in October

Strange Way of Life Our Flag Means Death queer films shows watch October 2023
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Maine State Rep. Charles Skold Comes Out: I'm Gay/Queer, Not Bi

Charles Skold national coming out day 2023 announcementCharles Skold, a Maine state representative who previously identified as bisexual, has posted on social media that he now identifies as gay or queer. Read on »

Former N.J. Gov Jim McGreevey on How Coming Out Has Changed

“And so my truth is that I am a gay American.” Read on »

Bisexual New York Woman Attacked After Being Mistaken for Trans

NYC Staten Island Deli Hate Crime Attack Transgender Bisexual WomanA Black bisexual cisgender woman in New York City says she was assaulted by a cashier in a convenience store who mistakenly thought she was transgender and sprayed mace at her, dragged her out by the hair, and kicked her in the head. Read on »

Former NFL Star and Bi Icon RK Russell Finds His Groove

The NFL season is upon us, and we know that because Taylor Swift showed up in Kansas City a few weeks ago, and then in New York for the Chiefs vs. Jets game. All signs point to Swift as the early favorite for NFL MVP. . Read on »

Brandy Clark Reclaims Her Power in ‘Dear Insecurity’ Video

Nashville-based country star Brandy Clark is in the director’s chair of life in the video for “Dear Insecurity,” her plaintive ballad about nagging self-doubt. Off of the out singer/songwriter’s 2023 self-titled album, produced by Brandi Carlile, “Dear Insecurity” features Carlile on vocals with Clark. Acclaimed visual storyteller Trey Fanjoy — who’s directed about 150 videos for artists including Taylor Swift, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Tanya Tucker’s Carlile-produced “Bring My Flowers Now” — helmed the video, which tells the story of various people struggling to believe in themselves. Read on »

North Carolina's Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Youth Faces Legal Challenge

Protest for trans rightsLGBTQ+ rights group Lambda Legal announced on Wednesday that it filed a federal lawsuit in the Middle District of North Carolina challenging HB 808, a law in the state that prohibits the provision and state-funded coverage for gender-affirming care for minors.
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Rachel Maddow Blasts Elon Musk's X for Misinformation Amid Israel-Hamas War

Rachel Maddow Elon MuskAs tensions escalate in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Elon Musk’s rebranded social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), is facing heightened scrutiny over its role in propagating misinformation. A recent design change orchestrated by Musk, removed headlines from articles, leaving only images and a minor source credit. This shift has led to a barrage of criticism from users of the messaging platform, including MSNBC host and anchor Rachel Maddow.
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How Knowing a Trans Person Affects Your Attitude on LGBTQ+ Rights

Trans man and his female partner laughingThere’s a strong correlation between knowing someone who’s transgender and supporting trans equality and LGBTQ+ causes in general, according to a new survey from Data for Progress. Read on »

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