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The past two years have been a particularly brutal time for LGBTQ Americans. The Trump administration is seeking to remo…
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A man helped his friend clear out her attic and ended up discovering a trove of LGBTQ history
It’s not every day that you stumble upon an important piece of history during a bit of spring cleaning.
But, that’s precisely what happened to Gavin McGregor when his friend came across a trove of artefacts from the 1980s in her south London lo…
All the Pride merch that tried just a little too hard this year
This year, perhaps more than any other, American corporations want the LGBTQ community to know that they’re their friends. Their best friends, really.
The only thing they ask for in return is our undying brand loyalty.
2018 was a particularly g…
Lena Waithe pays tribute to fellow trailblazers in heartfelt speech at MTV Awards
Game-changer Lena Waithe gave a major shoutout to her fellow trailblazers at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, urging folks to acknowledge those who have fought for acceptance and diversity in the past.
Wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with an image of Shirle…
Disney releases first full line of LGBTQ Pride merchandise
Despite having less than a handful of queer characters, Disney has had a fanatically devoted gay fanbase. Just take a look at Tumblr (briefly, before you get weirded out).
This year, the company has finally decided to embrace their queer following (a…
Disney introduces rainbow Mickey Mouse ears for LGBTQ Pride, but activists want more
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It’s getting close to Pride season — a joyous occasion for both the LGBTQ community and the corporations who hawk them crap they don’t need.
Crappy rainbow pens aside, some of this merchandise invariably has a positive cultural impact. This week, for example, Disney fans discovered that the company had introduced rainbow LGBTQ Pride Mickey Mouse ears to their collection.
It’s a positive step forward for the company, even though the brand’s films and shows lag behind in queer representation.
Called “Mickey Mouse Rainbow Love,” the ears will reportedly retail for $18 and will be available for purchase at Disneyland and Disney World. Fans can also buy a rainbow patch featuring two Mickey Mouse hands in the shape of a heart. Read more…
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John Paul Brammer remembers the day he wrote the column vividly. He was standing in line for RuPaul’s DragCon. Inside, the New York City venue was decked out for the weekend-long celebration of drag culture: Aisles of wigs snaked through the convention center. Sequins sparkled throughout the hall. Drag queens mingled with fans.
Brammer, a writer, received an email from a reader of his weekly advice column asking two brief but complex questions: Do you believe that there is such a thing as “the one and only” on this planet for everyone? Do you believe in true love?
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