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Same-sex wedding bells are ringing thanks to these recent big wins!

Thousands of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters march through central Bangkok on June 4, 2023, marking Pride month
Thousands of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters march through central Bangkok on June 4, 2023, marking Pride month Photo: Shutterstock

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Fall has finally fallen upon us — and we’re pretty thrilled! Libra season is sharpening our artistic sensibilities, a slew of great new TV shows have hit the web, and the holiday season will soon be here!

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves: In the meanwhile, there are warm drinks, yummy food, great friends, and cozy evenings to enjoy… as well as lots of good news every weekend.

Here are this week’s highlights…

Get into the autumnal vibes, y’all!

Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to legalize marriage equality

Wedding bells are ringing in Asia! The king of Thailand just gave royal assent to a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt — and couples are excited to begin their families and lives together.

There’s been a run of good marriage news recently: The small European country of Liechtenstein also recently legalized marriage equality, and so did Greece! And earlier this year, a lesbian couple made history as the first to have their marriage legally recognized in Nepal — looks like love is in the air!

Amazing mom goes viral for explaining why she’s okay with her kids attending drag queen story hours

She spoke truth to power by telling politicians why they should forget the queens and focus on more important issues instead.

These husbands went from broke to financially successful. Now they want to help you.

Whether you wanna dig yourself out of debt or plan for a great retirement, they’ve got great advice for you!

How to help your mom really turn up the heat while cooking…

Minister sees the light & explains why Christians should support same-sex marriage

He used to oppose our relationships, but now he’s spreading the good news about the Gospel of Love.

New Orleans gay bar weathered the storm by staying open through a hurricane

Come hell or high water, The Phoenix Bar offered locals refuge with drinks and good cheer.

Nothing could stop this Ukrainian city from celebrating Pride

Not even a Russian invasion could prevent the brave marchers from observing LGBTQ+ Pride. Everyone should check out their inspiring story.

We promise: You’ve never seen a choir performance like this

Taiwan will now recognize same-sex marriages of Taiwanese-Chinese couples

Taiwan has a complicated relationship with China, but citizens of the two nations now have a new way to strengthen their bonds.

Support Kamala Harris’ historic campaign with these 20 wild pieces of campaign merch

From rhinestone hats to laugh-out-loud yard signs, here are a bunch of ways to show that you’re voting blue this fall.

Pranksters troll Texas after state messes with trans people’s driver’s licenses

When the Lone Star State suddenly changed its policy on ID gender changes, a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls fought back.

And let’s close out with a musical interlude…

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