‘I Am a Black, Gay, Immigrant Woman’: New White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Honors Barrier-Breakers Before Her

Tom Hanks is looking back on his movie, Philadelphia, which won him his first Oscar.

The Greens party in Victoria has once again been internally rocked by claims of transphobia – this time over the election of its new state convenor Linda Gale. Gale has been accused by Greens members of making anti-transgender comments in the past. Trigger Warning: This story discusses transphobic comments, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.While Gale reiterated that she would uphold the Greens policy with regard to trans rights, many in the party pointed out that she hadn’t yet retracted or apologised for her past views, which remain in the public domain.

Love, Victor stars Michael Cimino and George Sear showcased their support for Kit Connor and his response to speculation around his sexuality.

Burger King Austria’s ad agency has apologised for their bizarre LGBTQ+ inclusive campaign. 

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When it comes to major gaming franchises, queer characters or stories are often still left out. Fortunately, the story is different with many smaller games from indie developers.

It seems somebody on the Skittles social media team got a bit too excited about tasting the rainbow.Earlier today, the official Skittles account briefly liked a tweet it had been tagged in by gay OnlyFans model Chris Stone that was a little more, um, revealing than anybody could’ve expected:how is THE OFFICIAL Skittles account gonna have a bio like THAT and then proceed to like a literal d*ck pic…

Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia is lashing out against the "indoctrination" of children attending drag shows, arguing that it "needs to be illegal."Greene maintained that a legal remedy was required to stop children from "stuffing" money into "a drag queen bra" while sharing a video purporting to show the practice at an all-ages drag show by the conservative Libs of TikTok social media account to Twitter on Tuesday. Greene is one of many conservatives to have recently railed against events like "Drag Queen Story Hour," while also saying that the LGBTQ community is attempting to "indoctrinate" or "groom" children."This needs to be illegal," Greene tweeted while sharing the video on Tuesday.

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The “D.” in “Dwight D. Eisenhower” stands for Diva https://t.co/fd6fCyEOYB@NormaIPresident was he, you know“NOT ME GETTING READY TO BOMB HIROSHIMA I-

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Jared Boyce, Patriot Front member arrested in Coeur d’Alene

Pop legend Christina Aguilera wore a bedazzled strap-on during her mesmerising performance at LA Pride.

Views expressed in The Advocate’s opinion articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Advocate or our parent company, Pride Media.In May, I prophesized about the upcoming threat this year to the LGBTQ+ community, with the anticipated overturning of Roe v. Wade meaning gay marriage is next, and about the rush by state legislatures to pass anti-LGBTQ+ laws particularly related to transgender youth.In April, I wrote about the attitude of Republican voters toward candidates who were homophobic in a poll conducted by Politico and Morning Consult that showed a small minority of Republicans, only 25 percent, said it was a major problem if a candidate makes homophobic statements.And later that month, I wrote about the diabolical duo of Florida Gov.

Effective immediately, Dublin Pride has announced the termination of their media partnership with RTÉ in the wake of the RTÉ Radio 1 Liveline programme hosted by Joe Duffy broadcasting what listeners and community activists have described as transphobic hate speech. The statement released to social media this evening outlines that Dublin Pride is “angered and […]

the news broke that Lady Gaga was in early negotiations to join Joaquin Phoenix in director Todd Phillips’ sequel to his Oscar-winning supervillain origin story, Joker, and it’s got the internet in a tizzy.Does this have “disaster” written all over it? Could it be a future camp classic? Fans of both Ms. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta and the iconic Batman nemesis seem divided, though if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that Gaga’s press tour for this would be wild. Considering what she gave us while promoting House Of Gucci—stories about feeling drunk from prop wine, swarms of flies sent from Patrizia Reggiani herself—just think what will come if she plays a murderous Clown Princess Of Crime.But rumors have been floating for a while now that Gaga might play The Joker’s psychiatrist-turned-love interest-and-sidekick Harley Quinn (also currently being played by Margot Robbie).

To mark Pride 2022, a special religious service was broadcast on RTÉ on Sunday, June 12. Members of the Christian group Amach le Dia were invited to lead worship and they spoke about how churches have been a source of pain and suffering for the LGBTQ+ community. Amach le Dia is a group for LGBTQ+ […]

Princess Anne reportedly saw "straight through" Meghan Markle, according to TV psychic Deborah Davies. The star of the Real Housewives of Cheshire, 46, explained that she can tell what the Princess Royal, 71, thinks of the American actress, 40, just by observing her facial expressions. Deborah told the Daily Star: "Princess Anne is fabulous, she just gives everything that she thinks away on her face.

Dove Cameron is opening up about how her life has changed since she came out as bisexual.

Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention has been extended for the third time. 

Eric Radford shines on the ice, but he appears to be right at home in warmer climes, too.The out pair skater is a two-time world champion, a seven-time Canadian national champion, a two-time Four Continents champion, and has won three Olympic medals — a 2018 team even gold, a 2014 team event sliver, and a 2018 pairs event bronze.Related: Figure skaters Eric Radford and Luis Fenero get hitched in romantic Spanish weddingHe’s also the first openly gay many to have won a gold medal at any Winter Olympics, which is a pretty stellar claim to fame in our book.So how does Radford spend the off-season, aka summer?Well if it’s anything like this, sign us up:  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)“Welcome to Eden,” Radford captioned the image, and we’re ready to book our ticket the moment we can find it on a map.TV personality and trans activist Ryan Allen Carrillo noted “She’s searching in the woods…”, but what she’s searching for is only limited by your imagination.Radford has never been afraid to flash the judges some skin, and by ‘judges’ we mean insatiable Instagram users.Here’s a look:  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)  A post shared by Eric Radford (@ericradford85)

30 Rock, a sitcom about the fictional behind-the-scenes workings of NBC. If the show were airing today, you can be sure there’d be a whole season arc about the creation of NBCUniversal’s streaming platform and its place on it.

Free Solo, but kinda wished there was more water and risk of drowning involved? Then you’re going to LOVE 100 Foot Wave. This six-episode docuseries follows big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, who is fearlessly (and often recklessly) chasing his dream of surfing a 100-foot tall wave.

Detroit Free Press reports.Leader Shirkey is facing a lot more problems than Senator Moss. Last week two nonprofits tied to Shirkey were accused “of improperly raising millions of dollars for Unlock Michigan,” MLive reported, “to limit the executive branch’s powers during health emergencies.”But in the LGBTQ Pride Month resolution, Shirkey wanted “language saying not all Michiganders support the LGBTQ ‘lifestyle’ but that all people are ‘created in God’s image,'” despite it being the exact same one that was approved last year.“I thought we were over this,” Moss said on the Senate floor Tuesday (video below). “But this month, the Senate majority has sent the LGBTQ Pride Month resolution to committee just so that they can not adopt it.”“It is a nonbinding resolution,” Moss says in his speech.

A post shared by Christian Walker (@christianwalk1r)Self-proclaimed “free-speech radicalist” and MAGA troll Christian Walker is absolutely horror-struck by what the LGBTQ rights movement and Pride celebrations have become.Related: Herschel Walker’s son uses Pride Month to remind everyone… he’s not gay“I’m a bit confused as to when gay rights went from ‘getting married’ to walking around the streets with no clothes on in front of children,” Walker tweeted yesterday without offering any specific examples to support his claim.I’m a bit confused as to when gay rights went from “getting married” to walking around the streets with no clothes on in front of children.— Christian Walker (@ChristianWalk1r) June 14, 2022Thought it’s not totally clear, we assume Walker is talking about Pride parades.Evidently, the 22-year-old has never been to one or he would know that sexy shirtless guys and girls in hot pants have been a staple at these events since long before he was born. And most parents are aware of this when they choose the bring their children.Nor does he seem to have a clear understanding of the LGBTQ rights movement, how it started, or how it has evolved over the last half century.In Walker’s defense, he’s not gay.

NBC News.They eventually made their way to the gay establishment the Ritz Bar and Lounge. A security camera near the bar caught Ramirez with three men, Ramirez’s brother Carlos told the outlet. He said the men then entered a taxi.

“don’t say gay” bill, following several other GOP-led states. The legislation, which is currently going through Senate committees, would prohibit teaching students about gender or sexuality during early elementary school.It could also require school employees to out LGBTQ+ students in any grade level, according to Raleigh’s The News & Observer.LGBTQ+ advocates and other critics of the bill, HB755, have called it anti-LGBTQ, but Republican lawmakers say they are supporting parents, not being discriminatory.“It has no place in the K-3 curriculum,” state Sen.

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Wizard of Oz dress may not be in Kansas anymore, but its final home is still to be determined.The Catholic University of America had planned to auction off the gingham dress Tuesday, but a federal judge Monday blocked the move, The Washington Post reports. U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe ruled that a lawsuit over ownership of the dress must be resolved first.The dress is one of six that have been authenticated as worn by Garland in the LGBTQ-beloved 1939 film, although only one other is known to still exist.

The far right-wing activist whose work helped ignite millions of Americans into fighting against the specter of something they had never heard before and knew nothing about is now bragging about turning his tactics against corporate America’s support for the LGBTQ community – and he’s just issued a warning, or, some might say, a threat.

national tracking poll of 4,410 adults conducted between April 20-23 in the aftermath of Florida’s “don’t say gay” law by Morning Consult.The poll found that 68 percent of all respondents strongly or somewhat supported sexual education being taught in K-12 schools, with only 23 percent of those polled opposed. Those numbers include both Democrat and Republican respondents.There was far less support for teaching the history of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement in K-12 schools.

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Spain announced 23 new cases on Friday, May 20. The Madrid regional health chief Enrique Ruiz Escudero told reports that health officials have been tracing the cases from an outbreak at the now-closed sauna, Reuters reports."The Public Health Department will carry out an even more detailed analysis...

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North Carolina in a military family.Milbern began advocating for disability rights at 16, according to Google. And in 2005, she coined disability justice with other activists.

Daily Echo he and Trussler were holding hands and cuddling against the cold when a group of young men approached from across the street yelling homophobic slurs."Three guys crossed the road, saw us cuddling because it was cold and they went in on us,” Miedzwiecki told the outlet. "They started calling us queers, and all that stuff.”Miedzwiecki began recording the encounter with his phone and shouted “how dare you” at the group.

A 17-year-old gay Florida high school student who was suspended after organizing a highly-successful statewide protest against Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Don’t Say Gay” law now says school officials are blocking him from running for class president.

statement released Wednesday.The department said they are working closely with the CDC and other relevant partners to conduct contact tracing and prevent the further spread of the virus.While this is the first confirmed case this year in the U.S., outbreaks have occurred across Europe. The U.K.

for leading a protest against the state’s new "don’t say gay" law at his high school now says the school is preventing him from running for class president.Jack Petocz, 17, said school authorities at Flagler Palm Coast High School are saying the disciplinary actions he received for leading those protests now preclude him from running for any student body office.“My name is Jack Petocz, and I am a 17-year-old gay student activist in Flagler County,” Petocz posted to social media, detailing his efforts organizing over 500 students in the protests. These efforts included the personal purchase of over 300 Pride flags, which he distributed despite school officials classifying than as a “political statement.”Petocz, a political strategist associate with Gen-Z for Change, characterized the protests as a success, but school officials viewed things differently.

for leading a protest against the state’s new "don’t say gay" law at his high school now says the school is preventing him from running for class president.Jack Petocz, 17, said school authorities at Flagler Palm Coast High School are saying the disciplinary actions he received for leading those protests now preclude him from running for any student body office.“My name is Jack Petocz, and I am a 17-year-old gay student activist in Flagler County,” Petocz posted to social media, detailing his efforts organizing over 500 students in the protests. These efforts included the personal purchase of over 300 Pride flags, which he distributed despite school officials classifying than as a “political statement.”Petocz, a political strategist associate with Gen-Z for Change, characterized the protests as a success, but school officials viewed things differently.

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The U.S. Dept. of Justice has formally requested transcripts from the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, saying their extensive interviews “may contain information relevant to a criminal investigation we are conducting.” The House Select Committee has conducted interviews with more than 1000 people, including former Trump associates and even his family members.

Monkeypox virus, bringing to seven the total number of patients infected with the dangerous virus. According to a report in the Independent, the most recent cases of the zoonotic disease which can be fatal in up to 10 percent of its victims, were among gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men, and who appeared to have contracted the disease in London. Monkeypox virus is endemic to central and western Africa, and U.K.

Truro Crown Court in Cornwall last week, Cornwall Live reports.Prosecutor Heather Hope told the court the two were neighbors and Hambley befriended the lonely young teen after he had offered to help with her yard work. Their friendship grew close, and Hambley began plying the young lad with alcohol and tobacco to lessen his inhibitions before forcing sex on him.“I wish I had you in my bedroom,” she eventually told the boy, Hope said.She told the court how things changed a short while later.“He confided in her that he was gay and she walked him into the bedroom and said she was going to prove he was straight before snogging him on the bed,” Hope revealed, adding the sexual abuse continued over the next several weeks.

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The Courier Journal the parent said her son was “upset” with the assignment.“Her kid is in the class that was given the assignment, and he and her are both uncomfortable with it," Davis told the paper. “She doesn’t know how to handle it.”Students were asked to write an imaginary letter to a “same gender” questioning or gay friend from their church they have known since kindergarten.“The aim of your letter should be to lovingly and compassionately speak truth to the person you’re talking to in a way that does not approve of any sin,” the assignment read.