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an icon! take note, hollywood. ⭐️ #GoldenGlobes
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Writer George M. Johnson's book, "All Boys Aren't Blue," is the second-most banned in the United States, with bans in 29 school districts. It is a young adult memoir about their experience growing up Black and queer in America.
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On this day in 1978, Harvey Milk –– California's first openly gay elected official — was assassinated in his office at San Francisco City Hall. He will forever be remembered as a pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights and for the immense impact he has had on history. // 📸: Getty Images
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Lena Waithe at tonight's #MetGala
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To anyone who thinks it “doesn’t matter” that certain olympians are openly gay — REPRESENTATION MATTERS. It matters to young queer kids all over the world & it matters to the homophobes that want to see us erased from public life. We will always celebrate queerness in all forms
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Congratulations are in order for the happy couple, who got engaged on Season 2 of "Queer Eye."
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Welcome to the family @AlysonStoner !
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YouTuber @markiplier raises $130k+ for LGBTQ group in 20 hours
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If you wanted proof that the future is queer, look no further than this inspiring drag kid, Desmond Is Amazing. 🌈
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Miley Cyrus is launching a nonprofit to help homeless, lgbt youth http://t.co/p9raxhPUsK
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The incredible @MileyCyrus teams up with Instagram for #InstaPride (and you have to see these pics!) http://t.co/CwHZClPjYo
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"Grey's Anatomy" star Sara Ramirez comes out as bisexual
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Starting next year, Illinois public schools will be required by law to teach LGBTQ history.
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Billy Porter stole the show at the 2019 Tony Awards Sunday by wearing a custom-made gown created from the stage curtain of “Kinky Boots” with a uterus motif.
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Let's do this! #KeepKissing
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As queer people, we are often made to feel inadequate or broken -- especially in the face of consumer-driven holidays. On this Valentines Day, no matter what your relationship status, know that you are loved and valued. You are not alone -- and you are so, so special.
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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. 💜 #TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV
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This is AMAZING: Former mayor of Hell rewrites Bible to make it really, really gay (NSFW)
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"As much as I look forward to the day when queer kisses can be as ho-hum and apolitical as non-queer kisses; as long as they still aren’t, we must continue to keep kissing, telling our stories & being whoever we are without offering excuses or apologies."
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Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth , and we will be honoring historic black LGBTQ activists, writers, politicians, entertainers and thinkers all month long.
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Congrats! "Big Bang Theory" star Jim Parsons marries longtime Partner Todd Spiewak
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Happy 60th birthday to an icon, a light, a legend @TheEllenShow
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This is MONSTROUS and ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.
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Jane Fonda: Celebrities must still speak out against "predator-in-chief" Donald Trump
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Can we all just let Shawn Mendes live?
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An emotional Gillette ad shows a transgender man's "first shave" — and his dad standing by to teach him how.
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"I’ve spent way too many years voiceless, living inoffensively, living scared. I don’t want to be that person anymore," Imagine Dragons' @DanReynolds said about his passion for LGBTQ rights.
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Judges slammed for ranking Adam Rippon third place despite flawless performance
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"Wonder Woman" shatters box office with biggest female director opening. Ever.
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In 1987, tens of thousands joined together in Washington, D.C. to honor loved ones who’ve died from AIDS-related illnesses by laying down the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Today, it weighs 54 tons. #WorldAIDSDay
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World soccer champs Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris exchanged vows during a love-filled ceremony on Saturday.
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That's awesome, @AmyStephen -- there are 364 days of the year dedicated to you already. Let us have this one, eh?
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BREAKING: Obama administration halts construction of Dakota Access Pipeline
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Dremon Cooper became an internet sensation when he showcased his superhero persona and aerobic combat moves. Now he wants to show the world that his purpose is far greater than his viral video.
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Don’t blame #BlackLivesMatter for the deaths of #Dallas cops
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For the past year, there have been constant Google alerts, messages on social media from people calling them a "pedophile or groomer," and other attempts to deny their story and the very existence of Black queer people everywhere.
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Today we mourn and acknowledge the loss of Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, whose music was emotional and special to so many queer people from all walks of life. Rest in Power, Dolores.
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Tyler Oakley said his experience meeting with homeless LGBTQ youth was "nothing short of mind-blowing."
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What "fabulous" gay YouTube star @TylerOakley taught this straight guy about being a "man" http://t.co/mKFIe8AVHX
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History has been made.
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38 years ago today, Harvey Milk was assassinated. We miss you, Harvey. Rest in power.
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Nov 20 marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, a time to reflect on the most vulnerable members of our community and the lives that we've lost. #TDOR
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Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts’ sons looked awesome at Comic-Con with one dressed as a Jedi and one as Harley Quinn
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Happy birthday, Harvey Milk! Rest in power, rest in peace, sweet man. We thank you and we miss you.
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"Unfortunately, my sexual experiences have been deemed 'an issue' — pornographic by some," writes Johnson. "To be clear, this book is for ages 14-18 and it contains truths that many of us have experienced and are healing from."
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From earlier this week: Teens kidnapped, shipped out of the US to be "reformed" for being gay http://t.co/VjSl4OTMNb
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“We were discriminated against, even in the caravan,” said Erick Dubon, 23, a Honduran migrant traveling with his boyfriend. “People wouldn’t let us into trucks, they made us get in the back of the line for showers, they would call us ugly names.”
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OH HELL YEAH: Lawmakers vote to legalize marriage equality in Germany
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s/o to our openly gay Olympians 💜 💜 💜
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Tonight I walked in the #OpeningCeremony and got to watch my old friend @Yunaaaa light the Olympic flame. Representing the USA is one of the greatest honors of my life and being able to do it as my authentic self makes it all so much sweeter 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏆🌎❤️🔥
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The Orlando massacre: A reminder of the dangers LGBT people live with every day via @MSignorile
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Cardi B wants Fox News commentator Tomi Lahren to know she’s not messing around.
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AWESOME: Fifth Harmony star comes out as bisexual in furious letter to Trump supporters
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Atlanta celebrates Pride by announcing permanent rainbow crosswalk 🌈 😍
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This bodybuilder found empowerment through drag and became @TheMissToto .
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WATCH: A boy comes of age with his first kiss http://t.co/MDTPTrZW8E
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Celine Dion launched a gender-neutral clothing line for kids as only she can. 🙌
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Austria’s constitutional court ruled Tuesday to allow same-sex marriage throughout the nation. Congrats to our Austrian LGBTQ brothers, sisters and siblings! 🌈 💜
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YouTube star Trevor Moran comes out http://t.co/BgtMOHX0xp
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Teacher accused of punching neo-nazi says standing up to fascism isn’t a crime
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“My Little Pony” is introducing a same-sex couple for the first time on the kids show.
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Zach Wahls, who seven years ago stood before the Iowa House of Representatives and delivered a stirring speech defending his two lesbian mothers, has just become a state lawmaker himself.
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BREAKING: SUPREME COURT LEGALIZES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE NATIONWIDE http://t.co/3u9Xq9OhHj
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Virginia elects first openly trans lawmaker (& she defeated the Republican who wrote the anti-trans bathroom bill)
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Woman puts up 10,000 rainbow Christmas lights to defy homophobic neighbor
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Now THIS is a 2020 ticket we could get behind 👀
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“This is very personal because I lived with someone who suffered from AIDs..” - @halleberry #ProudOutLoud #LAPride #5BFilm
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AWESOME: India declares freedom of sexual orientation a fundamental right
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Happy Bi Visibility Day! We're sending love to any and everyone who identifies as bisexual. Keep shining bright!
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📷 Justin Bieber Performs A Heartfelt Tribute To Orlando Victims The superstar performed an emotional...
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Within one week, four black lesbians were murdered #SayTheirNames (1/5)
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Bullock just donated $1,000,000 to help with the disaster relief in Houston
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“These annual Pride parties exist because the people that came before us demanded something right and something better,” Tyler Oakley explains in his new video.
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If you're a trans person in the military and want to tell you story, email us at QueerVoices @HuffPost .com.
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YESSSSS: Judge overturns Mississippi's ban on same-sex adoption, couples can now adopt kids in all 50 states
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Transgender model Isis King to Caitlyn Jenner: "We do not need you to save us"
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George Clooney is calling on people to boycott nine exclusive hotels that are owned by the Sultan of Brunei – in protest of the kingdom's introduction of new laws that punish gay sex with the death penalty.
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Australian survey says "yes" to same-sex marriage
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Tyler Oakley reveals why America may be headed for another "Stonewall moment" ⏩ by @CurtisMWong
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On this day in 2017, LGBTQ+ activist Edie Windsor died. Today we remember everything she did to pave the way for marriage equality.
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Jared Polis becomes the first openly gay man elected governor in the United States. #Midterms2018
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Thanks to a group of Polish LGBTQ advocates, Taylor Swift's anthemic plea for equality has gone global.
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Queen Latifah is vowing to stand by "Empire" star Jussie Smollett until she sees "definitive proof" he orchestrated a racist and homophobic attack on himself.
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Watch our faves @TrixieMattel and @Katya_Zamo sound off on Trump, online masturbation and more
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Thoughts on Timothée Chalamet's harness at the #GoldenGlobes ??? 📸: Getty Images
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Happy Birthday Mother Monster! @ladygaga
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"Book banning is nothing new in the U.S., but it has rarely been seen at this magnitude in recent decades," says Johnson.
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This man could be our next president: Ben Carson says trans people make "everybody else uncomfortable"
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As part of our #TheFutureIsQueer Pride month coverage, we are highlighting 30 different LGBTQ cultural influencers who have challenged and continue to broaden our understanding of queer issues and whose work is helping to create a more inclusive and equitable future for us all.
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"Some of the greatest literary icons of our time — Toni Morrison, James Baldwin and even Harper Lee — have had their books banned despite their works being part of the landscape and foundation for many generations of writers."
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“I rarely saw sign language authentically represented on screen growing up, so this incredible opportunity has made my heart soar.”
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National Geographic makes history with transgender cover girl
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Absolutely heartbreaking: Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton sings Leonard Cohen’s "Hallelujah" on "SNL"
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The irony is disgusting: Blood donors needed after Orlando gay club shooting, but queer men are banned
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“Country fans are perceived to be more closed-minded than they really are.” @TrixieMattel
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🎶 tell me somethin', girl 🎶 #GoldenGlobes
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