Teacher Threatened & Transferred After Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Videos

pan. Get it? Positive or negative, it didn’t make a difference to who I was in that moment, but I certainly felt an element of pressure around the label.I just actually wanted to be Kimberly, who likes who she likes.

according to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A spokesperson for the Mt.

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell tied-the-knot last September and spent their honeymoon in Europe, making stops at various locales in Denmark, Sweden and Norway.It appears Denmark left a lasting impression on the couple, considering they just made a return trip for a 'Danish weekend abroad…'Using the gorgeous landscape as a backdrop, the actress took to her Instagram page and shared an adorable selfie snap of herself giving her man a kiss on the cheek. Packing on the PDA: Lily Collins, 33, and her new husband Charlie McDowell, 38, shared a few kisses while on a 'weekend abroad' in Denmark For the photo, Collins and McDowell stood just feet from a waterway, as well as an old structure, seemingly a home, on the side of a hill overlooking the shoreline.In a sign there's a chill in the air in Denmark, Collins is seen wearing a tan jacket, while her husband, who's a writer and director, opted to coverup with a brown coat over a black-and-white hoodie.

Kim Cattrall may not have wanted anything to do with the And Just Like That…, but clearly revivals of seminal cable shows aren’t off the table entirely.

Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios, a new performance of his earlier tribute to Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, recorded last year at Los Angeles’s Capitol Studios and released today. He used the same microphone Garland used at the studio and performed before an audience of one, Renée Zellweger, who won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Garland in the 2019 film Judy.

Kadel v. Folwell, in which several current and former state employees and their dependents sued after the North Carolina State Health Plan, which covers state workers, denied coverage for their medically necessary gender-affirming care. They are represented by Lambda Legal and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund.

https://t.co/f8qA6YRI8I— Chasten Buttigieg (@Chasten) April 4, 2022On Monday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten shared details about their twins’ first day in daycare.While Pete Buttigieg mentioned all “the bottles… little jars of baby food… spoons” and everything else that parents rely on to raise kids, Chasten Buttigieg merely tweeted, “If anyone saw me walking around Target looking a little confused and sad earlier today now you know.”Of course, Pete and Chasten Buttigieg are just one of several famous gay couples raising kids.The actor couple’s twins — a son named Gideon and a daughter named Harper — were born via surrogate in October 2010.“We live up in Harlem so they see a ton of stuff, and they’re exposed to stuff at a young age,” Burka said in an Us magazine interview.

James Juanillo, surrounded by boxes of chalk and standing on the chalk outline of a large calendar drawn on the sidewalk beneath him June 9, is hanging around outside the large Victorian he shares with several friends. Juanillo is throwing a chalk art protest, a notably more chill event than had occurred there before, two years ago to the day.Neighbors in the Pacific Heights neighborhood where Juanillo lives had been stopping by throughout the afternoon, helping him fill in the days of the calendar with chalk-drawn pictures of hearts, flowers, messages of love, and a reminder to passersby to vote in November.

Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios, a new performance of his earlier tribute to Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, recorded last year at Los Angeles’s Capitol Studios and released today. He used the same microphone Garland used at the studio and performed before an audience of one, Renée Zellweger, who won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Garland in the 2019 film Judy.

Thor: Love and Thunder? Who would you rather get all cozy with on a pirate ship: Will or Elizabeth from Pirates of the Caribbean? Who would you rather hunt treasure with: Evelyn or Rick from The Mummy saga? Who would you rather charge into battle for: Steve or Diana from Wonder Woman? Who would you time travel to be with: Steve or Peggy from Captain America? Who would you rather sing love songs with: Satine or Christian from Moulin Rouge!? Who would you rather roll around in the sand with: Sky or Sophie from Mamma Mia!? Who would you rather confess your love for in the rain: Elizabeth or Mr. Darcy from Pride & Prejudice? Who would you rather live forever with: Rosalie or Emmett from Twilight? What about Carlisle or Esme? Who would you rather have as your partner in crime: Joe or Love from You? Who would you rather solve sexy riddles with: Bruce or Selina from The Batman? Who would you rather get freaky in the library with: Simon or Daphne from Bridgerton? Who would you rather have a steamy enemies-to-lovers relationship with: Anthony or Kate from Bridgerton? Who would you rather have dated in high school: Jade or Beck from Victorious? Ditto to the last question: MJ or Peter from the Spider-Man films? Who would you rather defeat evil with: Nancy or Jonathan from Stranger Things? Who would you give up eternal life for: Aragorn or Arwen from Lord of the Rings? Who would you rather save the galaxy with: Han or Leia from Star Wars? Who would you rather leave your fiancé for: Noah or Allie in The Notebook? Who would you rather marry while also trying to kill: John or Jane from Mr.

Accurately described by Lifewire as both a “comfort streamer” and a “himbo”, Blizz — Blizzb3ar on socials — is the bi gamer bf you didn’t know you needed. After a steady rise throughout the pandemic, Blizz now finds himself with thousands of fans across different platforms and a strong core community that have all grown together over the past couple years.We caught up with Blizz to talk about his journey, his supporters, and the streamers who inspired him to reach the heights he has today.  A post shared by blizzb3ar (@blizzb3ar)How did you get your start in streaming and how did that blow up to where it is today?I started on Tumblr, but when Tumblr did the big move over, I went to Twitter.

Ariana DeBose made history this year, when she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is the first Afro-Latina and the first openly queer person to do so.

Note: Responses and questions may have been edited for length/clarity,Skyler: By starting! The only way to get comfortable with a new activity — even exploring your body — is by just doing it. I would start in the shower or bath, taking a few extra minutes to lather in a more slow and mindful fashion. Notice the way the soap feels on your body.

Allegations of racism are at the heart of the sudden resignation of trans Lutheran Bishop the Reverend Dr. Megan Rohrer, but court documents also reveal allegations of corruption tied to a now-closed San Francisco church that they once led.The catalyst for Rohrer's resignation as bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was their firing of a Latino pastor at a church in the Central Valley last December.

Please stand by for a special public service announcement: By the end of the weekend, Jennifer Hudson could achieve EGOT status.Whether you’re a theater gay, one of those queers who keeps better track of awards nominees than their exes, or both, we would like you to know that pundits are predicting the former American Idol contestant could earn a Tony Award during this weekend’s 75th annual ceremony, thus completing the legendary awards “quadfecta” made up of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.And while we don’t doubt Hudson could easily win a performance Tony one day, she’s actually highly favored to earn gold this year for producing. That’s because the Dreamgirl is one of many big names behind the critically adored A Strange Loop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical from Michael R.

Weekend check-in: how are we doing out there, gays? We know that first Pride weekend was a wild one, but hopefully everyone’s recuperated enough to beat the heat and move your feet again this weekend.As always, the new music drops of the week are here to help us turn up and show out. Here’s your weekly bop roundup!While this one might not technically qualify as a bop, we don’t think any gay with a modicum of taste will object to this track being highlighted.

Charlie Puth has been putting up top 40 hits for the better part of a decade, but his prolific thirst trapping of late has upped his advertising game 1000-fold. Read on for his deleted vapor-inducing video, in which Puth bares more than ever before.His Insta posting and his Tiktok presence have both gotten spicier since the pandemic began; we were all feeling some kind of way that first month or two of quarantine, but Puth has blessedly kept that energy.  A post shared by Charlie Puth (@charlieputh)In a recent interview with Bustle, Puth not only emphatically stressed how horny he is, but claimed that this state helped him make better music.

Texas, a small town is rallying around a gay couple and their daughter following vandalism to their home during Pride Month.Someone set fire to several rainbow flags on the family’s property near Dallas on June 2. But, as the family refuses to give up, the rural community is showing them great kindness, and the police chief is devoting significant resources to finding the perpetrator.Keith Dowler, 51, and Terry Garner, 54, knew they had to make trade-offs to live in Corsicana and commute to Dallas.

Once again, a Travis County District Court has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services from investigating families who are supporting their transgender children with medically necessary health care.

Swallowed, a young gay man learns that lesson the hard way. From director Carter Smith—the filmmaker behind 2008’s squirm-inducing The Ruins—comes a shocking new indie thriller that will make you think twice before swallowing.Cooper Koch (the upcoming They/Them) stars as Benjamin, a guy who just wants to enjoy one more night of fun with his straight friend and unrequited crush, Dom (newcomer Jose Colon) before heading off to LA to pursue a career in the gay adult film industry.Things take a turn for the dangerous when they’re roped into a drug running scheme by the shady Alice (Jena Malone, reuniting with Smith and giving the film its biggest dose of star power).

Melanie’s at Griffith’s Tavern doesn’t claim to be any better than other bars in its Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore. But, perhaps, that is because it expects patrons to walk in with the same attitude. This is thanks to its new owners, Hannah Spangler and Allison Crowley, who bought and partially renamed the place two months ago. Before their purchase, Griffith’s Tavern was a neighborhood dive bar for nearly 100 years, catering primarily to straight men. It was a space where guys could sip on cheap canned beers while the bar’s previous owner Rick Koehler ensured all of his customers had enough ice.

Same-sex marriage has never been more popular in the United States than it is today, according to a recent poll. According to Gallup’s annual Value and Beliefs poll – taken every year during the month of May – 71 percent of Americans claim they support marriage, besting the previous high of 70 percent recorded in 2021.When Gallup first began the poll back in 1996, only 27 percent of Amercians supported gay marriage. Despite this dismal first poll, support for same-sex nuptials would steadily rise in the subsequent years.

No June gloom here! Pride month is in full force and it’s never been easier to (literally) wear your heart on your sleeve while supporting the LGBTQIA+ community! 

Since it hit HBO Max in 2020, Legendary has been helping bring ballroom excellence to the world stage. Along with things like foundational text Paris is Burning and hit series Pose, Legendary is another scratch at the surface of the Black queer-originated space that is the ballroom scene.Legendary reached its finally this week and the Superior House is no surprise.

Earlier this week, the American Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU of Texas, along with Texas-based law firm Baker Botts LLP filed the suit on behalf of PFLAG National.The Travis County District Court’s ruling will stop the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating the parents involved in the suit, according to a news release from the organizations. For those families, if they are contacted by the agency, they will only need to provide information on their PFLAG membership.

Warning: Spoilers ahead, including ones for Heartstopper, Our Flag Means Death, Elite Season 5, and Cruel Summer. 

WBFF.However, individual students will still be allowed to express their free speech rights by displaying so-called “political materials” or messages — including Pride flags — on their clothing.  The ban on flag displays was imposed in response to an April donation from a parent, Stephanie Brown, who distributed a small collection of rainbow flags to every public school in the county.

Broadway bounced back with a vengeance this year, defying the pandemic with electrifying production numbers and more swabs than a health clinic the week after Pride. Covid be damned: nothing can take down the theater.Of course, no Broadway season would be complete without some unanticipated scandals. Here’s a look at five memorable — or forgetful — happenings from this Broadway season.Never mind that Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out received four well-deserved Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Revival of a Play.

“Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios,” that dropped on Friday — exactly 100 years after his iconic idol was born on June 10, 1922.It’s the second Garland tribute LP by the 48-year-old art-pop artist, after 2007’s “Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall.” And also on Friday, he’ll fête the Hollywood legend — who died on June 22, 1969 — with the last night of this week’s “Rufus Does Judy at City Winery” residency in Chelsea.Here, Wainwright shares how he discovered Garland, what she means to him as a gay man, and why Pride Month is the perfect time to honor her.Obviously Judy Garland has meant so much to you throughout your life. How did you first get exposed to Judy?Well, “The Wizard of Oz” was a kind of yearly TV event that would occur around Easter usually.

TikTok videos, they claimed that Calgary-based airline WestJet—the second-largest airline in Canada behind Air Canada—did not present the option to use 'X' when checking in to flights online.This happened on 4 flights. 4 different flights, until I misgendered myself on the 5th one.

Mark Burns, an unabashed Christian nationalist MAGA pastor who is running for Congress in South Carolina, declared that if he is elected, he will reinstate the House Un-American Activities Committee so that the government can “start executing people” guilty of treason. Who does Burns believe is guilty of treason? Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham whose supposed crime is potentially supporting some gun control measures, and LGBTQ-supporting parents and teachers.

Christina Aguilera is opening about what being an LGBTQ+ ally means, revealing that she feels supported and connected to the queer community and gives them credit for her succesful career in the music industry.The iconic singer, who will be headlining L.A. Pride this weekend, says she has been “proud to put a spotlight on the LGBTQ+ community” throughout her career, including with her ‘Beautiful’ music video, “which features a gay couple, as well as a trans woman.”“I wasn’t thinking too much about it beyond wanting to show people owning who they are.

DJ Red Vamp and Lord Byron of PANOPTIKON. (Courtesy photo by Beagleone Photography)

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Disney has debuted a new “Pride Collection” of merch, marking the first time the company has openly marketed its rainbow-themed products towards the LGBTQ+ community.

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.

Stamford Advocate reports. In this instance, Kyu Tipjak and his husband, Michael Flora, owners of The Blue Orchid, caught the crime on a security camera.In the video, a group of young people approached the restaurant and began trying to jump up and take down the flag. After several minutes, one climbed up the front of the building to pull it down.

Stamford Advocate reports. In this instance, Kyu Tipjak and his husband, Michael Flora, owners of The Blue Orchid, caught the crime on a security camera.In the video, a group of young people approached the restaurant and began trying to jump up and take down the flag. After several minutes, one climbed up the front of the building to pull it down.

official announcement. “This queer brown immigrant has come a long way, powered by hope, love, and this city.

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is projected to have lost his primary Tuesday night and be a one-term Congressman.

Charlotte, N.C., after she says she was outed by her golf coach while she was a student in 2018.In the lawsuit, the woman states that she was humiliated and suffered from depression over being forced out. She also says that it resulted in her being sexually harassed, according to local TV station WSOC.

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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existential threat to both the sovereignty of Ukraine and the rights of LGBTQ+ people.In his Feb. 24 speech, President Vladimir Putin used LGBTQ+ rights as a justification for his military operation, arguing that the West sought to destroy Russian “traditional values” with their “false values.”For some LGBTQ+ Ukrainians, the war is a call to arms — both in support of their homeland and in support of their rights.

Karine Jean-Pierre proudly announced, “I am obviously acutely aware that my presence at this podium represents a few firsts. I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman, the first of all three of those to hold this position.

The Advocate. She authored the books Irresistible Revolution: Confronting Race, Class and the Assumptions of LGBT Politics (2012), and Virtual Equality: The Mainstreaming of Lesbian and Gay Liberation (1996).

preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Liles Burke in the case of Rev. Eknes-Tucker v.

The New York Times reports “the court said that officials could not resume the investigation into the plaintiffs that had brought the lawsuit, a family and a doctor, acknowledging that the inquiry would cause ‘irreparable harm’ and leaving in place the injunction as their case proceeds to trial.”It’s unclear currently why the court would allow other investigations to continue while acknowledging the investigation into the plaintiffs would cause harm.The 12-page ruling appears to focus more on the intricacies of the Texas constitution and what parts of the government have the authority to institute orders such as Governor Abbott’s ordering the state Dept.