Why did conservatives abandon their own anti-trans bill?

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GLSEN’s “Day of Silence” has become an annual tradition in the LGBTQ+ community, but they changed it to the Day of NO Silence this year.

Maybe they were inspired by suffragette Susan B. Anthony, who fought for gender equality. Born 200 years ago, she never stopped speaking up, but a large part of her was silenced: She was a lesbian hero but they don’t teach that in history class. 

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Conservative co-sponsors abandon their own bill after gay politician’s powerful speech

A reader wrote to me to add, “The whole time, LGBTQ+ people and their families (including my own) have been calling and meeting with their legislators to make this a real issue for them, which has had an impact even in deep Republican central Nebraska.”

“…It’s crucial to show LGBTQ+ readers that it’s the long, unglamorous work behind the scenes that builds the foundation for changes like this. Most people either think they can’t have an impact, or that all they need is one good speech… but our community needs to see what effective change-making looks like so they’ll start having those behind-the-scenes conversations.”

How two legendary lesbians inspired a culinary oasis in the California desert

Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein served as inspiration for Alice B., a new venture by restaurateurs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.

Trans Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider has made game show history again

But did she win it all?

If you’re not gay, you might be too stupid

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Beastie Boys paid for trans woman’s gender-affirming surgery

She kickstarted their career. They helped her start a new life.

Ex-CNN host Don Lemon weds boyfriend of 5 years in star-studded ceremony

The guest list included some controversial guests.

Willie Nelson & Orville Peck release a gay duet together

The song is from Peck’s upcoming album.

Is that how it works?

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Judge slams law targeting trans teachers in sharply worded ruling

“Once again, the State of Florida has a First Amendment problem.”

TERFs whine that nearby cabaret performers overshadowed them

The so-called Let Women Speak rally did not go as planned.

Heartstopper actor announces engagement in heartwarming post

“I never thought I’d find someone who gets me and loves me for me.”

What actually killed disco?

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How lesbianism was turned into a problem, a century ago

Men worried that lesbian relationships in school would lead women to reject men all their lives.