Mariah Carey, Pope Francis, & pineapple on pizza as a gay metaphor

When Laphonza Butler was sworn in on Tuesday as the newest senator from California — taking over the seat of the late Dianne Feinstein — she became the first out LGBTQ+ person of color to serve in the chamber. But before she took her seat, Butler’s job was helping elect other queer people to office.

On the other side of the country, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus sang a final tribute to Feinstein, a longtime ally. She attended their first concert over 30 years ago.

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Subscribe to our Newsletter 11-year-old trans girl’s plea for “peace” leaves school board speechless

Her dad’s passionate defense of his daughter also shook the internet.

Several stories about young folks have gone viral lately. There was the heartwarming photo of a little boy in a dress and football player Tommy’s perfect clapback when someone’s mom told him that only girls can wear nail polish. And did you know Doritos are helping queer kids find acceptance (and each other)?

A video about pineapple on pizza has become a metaphor for LGBTQ+ rights

It’s all about the “pineapple agenda.”

These men are showing LGBTQ+ seniors the time of their lives

People say they’re making life difficult for retirees – by empowering them.

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♬ original sound – Uly and Ernesto This gay wedding looks like it was the most fun ever

Now THIS is how you get married.

Pope Francis suggests Church can bless same-sex unions

Pope Francis’s position is a shift from the stance he took in 2021.

These gay dog dads are what you need to celebrate National Pet Wellness Month

Who’s a good boy?? These guys.

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This school is resisting the GOP assault on education with a revolutionary queer leadership program

Academic institutions are making changes for students, but this one is kicking it up a notch.

Delaware bans LGBTQ+ panic defense with overwhelming bipartisan support

It was unanimous.

Hate influencer tried to bully a government employee. Gay Twitter came to the rescue

She didn’t get the response she expected.

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Extra Treats

• INTO: Why Mariah Carey matters, explained
• QUEERTY: Did Antoni Porowski just come out as a top?
• GAYCITIES: What is it like being gay in communist Vietnam?
• SOCIAL: This mom’s righteous rant is a massive truth bomb
• MUSIC: The soundtrack for your queer life

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