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COMING OUT

Lance Bass Reveals Awkward Way NSYNC Member Learned He's Gay

“I knew he wouldn’t care, but it was just so nice to hear those words,” Bass said.

Muskaan Arshad

Tulsi Gabbard
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PAYING OBEISANCE

Tulsi Gabbard Pictured at Altar Dedicated to Her Wacky Guru

Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence denies “any affiliation” with Chris Butler who is accused of running a “personality cult.”

Emell Derra Adolphus

Demonstrators hold up a rainbow flag as they march outside of the White House during the  Equality March for Unity & Pride  parade in Washington DC, June 11, 2017.
SHOTGUN WEDDING

Gay Couples Rush to Marry Ahead of Trump’s Second Term

Fears are high following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of anti-trans policy plans.

Lily Mae Lazarus

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NOT VERY CHRISTIAN

Church Leads Hateful, Twisted Campaign Against Gay Marriage

Greece’s Orthodox Church is using ludicrous out-dated arguments like claiming homosexuality is a mental illness or that baptisms could turn kids gay if their parents are LGBTQ+.

Demetrios Ioannou

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NOT ACCEPTED, NOT UNDERSTOOD

How Pope Francis’ Acceptance of Gay Marriage Rocked Africa

The pope’s willingness to allow priests to bless same-sex unions has sparked upheaval and rebellion among Catholic religious leaders in Africa.

Daniel Anthony

Kim Davis speaks during an interview on Fox News.
PAY UP

Anti-Gay Clerk to Pay Big Fine to Couple She Wouldn’t Marry

Kim Davis was a cult hero among homophobes in 2015 after she claimed it was against her religion to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Josh Fiallo

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The LGBTQ flag seen in front of the Supreme Court, which will soon decide on 303 Creative v. Elenis
WTF?!

Gay Couple Cited in Major SCOTUS Case May Not Exist At All

Stewart—described in the case as a gay man who requested a website for his forthcoming wedding—claims he’s straight and already married.

Chris Hippensteel

A reveler waves a rainbow-colored flag during the Tallinn Pride 2007 festival procession in Tallinn, Aug. 11, 2007.
🏳️‍🌈

Estonia Becomes 1st Ex-Soviet State to Legalize Gay Marriage

It’s also the first country in central Europe to make the move.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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‘DISCONCERTING’

Homophobe Attacks Chicago Pub With Hammer During Happy Hour

The suspect allegedly smashed the gay-owned pub’s glass door after yelling homophobic slurs.

Brooke Leigh Howard

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‘HOMOPHOBE’

Gay Nephew Schools Pol Who Cried Over Marriage Equality Bill

Vicky Hartzler went viral for crying as she pleaded with Congress to reject the Respect for Marriage Act. Her nephew clapped back on TikTok.

Alec Karam

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SNOWFLAKE

GOP Rep. Cries While Railing Against Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s tears did no good, as the bill ultimately passed 258-169.

Alec Karam

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