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Life
LGBTQ+ TikTokers share the importance of chosen family around the holidays
Creators are reminding LGBTQ+ people that they don’t have to simply endure the pain their family members cause them.
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News (World)
Ukraine passes bill banning LGBTQ+ hate speech in media
The bill bans hate speech and incitement based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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News (USA)
Hate pastor says church must relocate after latest landlord refuses to renew lease
Turns out, landlords don’t like the negative attention and protests that come with renting space to a hate group.
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Life
Rebel Wilson’s first onscreen kiss with a woman inspired her to try it in real life
“It changed my love life completely. It’s such an awesome thing.”
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News (World)
Barbados has officially decriminalized gay sex
The ruling was part of a “tidal wave” of Caribbean nations advancing LGBTQ+ rights.
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News (USA)
Mother/daughter team sends holiday cheer to LGBTQ+ folks without family
Carolyn and Molly organized a card-writing campaign in the aftermath of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.
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News (USA)
Vermont’s first trans lawmaker got engaged at President Biden’s Respect for Marriage Act ceremony
“To say I was surprised would be an understatement.”
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News (USA)
Ryan Murphy will receive the Carol Burnett Award at the 2023 Golden Globes
His series Dahmer is up for four awards at the 2023 Golden Globes.
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News (USA)
Ohio bill that originally required genital exams for student-athletes dies in legislature
Even the state’s Republican governor opposed the bill to ban trans girls from school sports even though almost none are playing sports in the state.
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News (USA)
Chef changes his restaurant’s name to honor his son’s transition
“My kiddo doesn’t go by the name that’s on the restaurant anymore,” the dad said.
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Politics
Joe Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act on White House lawn
The federal government now officially recognizes same-sex marriages.
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News (USA)
Former pro baseball player comes out as gay & announces engagement
Former pitcher TJ House used the Respect for Marriage Act passage as a springboard for his announcement.
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Life
Out Comedian Jerrod Carmichael will host the 2023 Golden Globes
Carmichael made waves this year for coming out to his live audience in his comedy special, Rothanial.
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News (USA)
NYC’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar Julius’ was just declared a landmark
The Greenwich Village watering hole is the city’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar.
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Life
This Christmas whiskey ad about trans acceptance is warming hearts around the world
The ad is a call to families to accept their trans family members this holiday season.
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Life
Star Trek actor Anthony Rapp welcomes new baby with partner Ken Ithiphol
Rapp wrote that the couple is “eternally grateful” for their surrogate.
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Life
Elliot Page looks studly on the cover of his upcoming memoir
The actor revealed the cover of “Pageboy” on Instagram along with a heartfelt message about the importance of trans stories.
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Politics
Lawmaker behind Florida’s Don’t Say Gay law was indicted for fraud & then resigned
Republican Rep. Joseph Harding, 35, has been charged with six counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
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News (USA)
Lizzo platformed transgender activists in her rousing People’s Choice Awards speech
“These are all activists and people that I think deserve the spotlight!”
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Politics
Respect for Marriage Act passes House & heads to Joe Biden’s desk
The House passed the pro-LGBTQ bill in a 258-169 vote.