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Shutterstock Tanner Cross was suspended after he derided trans children in public testimony at a school board meeting. Courts have reversed the suspension and ordered the school to allow him back to work. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/gym-teacher-calls-respecting-trans-students-child-abuse-returning-class/

Screenshot “By all means, pay your respects to an iconic performer, but help preserve the dignity of this burial ground.” source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/cemetery-fans-divine-please-respectful-others/

Screenshot/Twitter The out rapper found time between skating with Tony Hawk and mimicking a Drake concept to reveal his impeccable album art. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/lil-nas-x-unveils-montero-album-cover-days-trolling/

CSPAN The wacky Colorado congresswoman accused President Joe Biden of "being asleep or senile or sucking on applesauce." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/lauren-boebert-demands-kamala-harris-impeached-ridiculous-reason-possible/

We want to know who your LGBTQ Hometown Hero is... today! source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/nominations-lgbtq-nation-hometown-hero-close-tonight-inspired-year/

Screenshot/Australian Broadcasting Corporation "I mean, the Green Room started to be like the bar scene in the first Star Wars film." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/former-fox-analyst-blasts-channels-new-batch-pundits-freaks/

Vimeo screenshot He says Jesus would tell Caitlyn Jenner, "you look like your daddy, the Devil." Last week he proclaimed sodomy would cause the coronavirus to stop working. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/pastor-obsessed-gays-proclaims-doesnt-follow-pansy-homosexual-type-jesus/

Shutterstock The governor slashed funding for schools that require masks because he wants "to see my kids smiling.... I want them having fun." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/florida-gop-governor-ignores-court-order-defunds-schools-requiring-masks/

Montez Miller/Shutterstock The man told jurors he was 17 and working at a fast food restaurant when Kelly came through the drive-thru and gave him his phone number. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/first-man-testifies-r-kelly-sexually-assaulted-multiple-times/

Shutterstock Led by Tennessee, the coalition says that President Joe Biden's administration can't tell them they have to treat trans people equally. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/20-red-states-sue-biden-administration-right-discriminate-trans-people/

Screenshot/Athletics Australia "To win a medal among the best in the world... it’s awesome," she said after her historic performance, only two spots behind two world-record setting competitors. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/robyn-lambird-becomes-first-trans-athlete-earn-medal-paralympics-history/

Shutterstock The little guy was taken by surprise, admitting that he thought it was just a big crowd waiting for the ice cream truck. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/friends-dumped-came-park-full-strangers-helped-celebrate/

Shutterstock The Equinox gym claims that the lifeguard just mistook a trans member's swimwear for street attire, right before he was going to enter the pool. The member recalls it differently. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/trans-man-files-complaint-gym-denies-pool-entry-unless-wore-female-one-piece-swimsuit/

Ford The car company created the new gold and rainbow-colored #VeryGayRaptor truck as a clapback to haters louder than any social media post could be. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/ford-debuts-gay-raptor-f-150-pickup/

Miss California via Wikipedia Carrie Prejean became a martyr for Christian conservatives after she said she only believes in "opposite marriage" at the Miss USA 2009 pageant. She's still mad. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/notorious-anti-gay-miss-usa-contestant-goes-bizarre-anti-mask-rant-school-board-meeting/

Shutterstock "San Francisco has been and always will be a place where everyone can seek refuge, sanctuary, and safety," mayor London Breed stated. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/san-francisco-becomes-first-city-officially-recognize-transgender-history-month/

Screenshot The Proud Boys are learning that sometimes LGBTQ people bash back. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/straight-pride-rally-ends-bear-spray-fistfights/

Shutterstock Which comes first, the desire to break a law or the "sincerely held religious belief" used to justify the desire? source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/anti-vaxxers-flock-church-handing-religious-exemption-letters-new-members/

Shutterstock Gay men are already being killed and dismembered in multiple cities. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/british-charity-prioritizes-rescue-pets-afghanistan-leaving-lgbtq-people-women-behind/

Public Domain A mob of boys followed him into the bathroom and chanted slurs while trying to break down the stall door. But the school thinks the trans teen is at fault for using the boys' room in the first place. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/bullied-trans-teen-found-crying-scared-death-school-says-fault/

Shutterstock The Fox News commentator held Graham responsible for approving Biden's judicial nominees. But in reality, Graham regularly slobbers over Trump as his biggest fan. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/tucker-carlson-thinks-lindsey-graham-joe-bidens-right-hand-man/

YouTube screenshot After a nearly lethal 2017 biking accident, doctors said she'd never speak or walk again. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/cyclist-wins-silver-tokyo-games-nearly-dying-2017-biking-accident/

Screenshot Her anti-vaxx position shouldn't surprise anyone. In the past, she has compared vaccination volunteers with Nazis. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/marjorie-taylor-greene-rails-vaccines-covid-19-infections-spike-home-state/

Shutterstock Commenters said the video proves that the country is in "shambles" and that public education should be abolished. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/conservatives-freak-video-teacher-suggesting-kids-pledge-allegiance-pride-flag/

Screenshot/Right Wing Watch Milo injected himself with a serum used to kill parasites in cows and swine. The FDA and CDC have advised against it. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/milo-yiannopoulos-caught-covid-19-now-injecting-livestock-meds/

Instagram screenshot It's playful yet gentle, much different from some of the biting, hard-edged characters that he has played on the big screen. And you can hear it all for free! source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/elliot-page-just-dropped-first-album-quirky-lo-fi-end-summer-treat/

screenshot A new study shows that conservative Christians are doubling down on anti-LGBTQ hatred as the country becomes less religious and more accepting. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/evangelicals-see-lgbtq-rights-personal-attacks-even-jesus-says-otherwise/

Shutterstock “I don’t understand why my son would be punished when he’s the victim of what to me is a hate crime,” the teen's mother said. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/bathroom-bullies-attacked-trans-teen-state-law-punish/

Twitter screenshots BYU has a long history of anti-LGBTQ activism. Is it any wonder its students hate queer people? source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/byu-student-destroys-lgbtq-mural-proudly-proclaiming-fs-go-hell/

Screenshot/Facebook Fox News reporter Peter Doocy should've brushed up on his U.S. counter-terrorism policy before being schooled by Psaki. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/jen-psaki-schools-fox-news-biden-handles-deadly-terrorists/

YouTube Staver claims that COVID-19 vaccines have caused "tens of thousands of deaths" as well as brain damage, miscarriages and infertility. None of it is true. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/now-religious-right-claiming-covid-vaccine-will-cause-planes-fall-sky/

Screenshot The conservative reporter learned what happens when you go up against Psaki - and you're all bark and no bite. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/jen-psaki-throws-reporter-wolves-brings-conspiracy-biden-dogs/

Vimeo screenshot It goes without saying, but scientists have found no link between sodomy, abortion rates, and coronavirus vaccine effectiveness. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/deranged-pastor-claims-sodomy-causing-covid-19-vaccines-stop-working/

Shutterstock Now is the time for us to rise up with all we have to finally ensure that every LGBTQ person is promised basic dignity and respect under federal law. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/lgbtq-advocates-must-go-pass-equality-act-fall/

Shutterstock He ended up in the hospital because an incredibly insecure and despicable man couldn't bear to see a kiss. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/kissed-boyfriend-got-off-bus-smile-thats-basher-attacked/

Screenshot Tucker was enraged that Gov. Kate Brown is "a self-described bisexual" while she's married to "a dude." She cleared it right up for him with a comeback that killed him with kindness. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/tucker-carlson-works-rage-doesnt-know-bisexual-means/

Screenshot It was not the kind of day to deal with more nonsense from the GOP. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/jen-psaki-isnt-political-blame-game-theres-work-done/

Shutterstock The Black Trump supporter has made a career out of being "controversial," but now she's stooped to a new low. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/candace-owens-launches-disgusting-attack-dwyane-wades-13-year-old-daughter/

Shutterstock After 30 seasons, Dancing with the Stars will finally have a same-sex pair. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/dancing-stars-gets-first-sex-pair-30-seasons-jojo-siwas-part/

Shutterstock Gavin Grimm has been fighting a court case against trans discrimination at his school for years. The school district finally gave up. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/gavin-grimm-settles-years-long-legal-battle-school-1-3-million-attorney-fees/

Lawrence Jackson/White House The Vice President made it a point to meet with queer activists during her trips abroad. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/kamala-harris-met-lgbtq-activists-leaving-vietnam/

Shutterstock A new study on HIV stigma found that many Americans still don't know the basics of HIV. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/straight-americans-uncomfortable-hiv-doctor/

Screenshot Ru won the audience over quickly - and sent a message to the idiots who refuse to wear a mask on airplanes to prevent coronavirus. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/rupaul-slays-guest-host-jimmy-kimmel-live-gay-news-cockpit-jokes/

Shutterstock She beat her male colleagues to a job they wanted so one of them peed in a cookie jar on her desk and others grabbed her. Her supervisor helped her, and now he's getting fired for it. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/u-s-marshal-says-fired-standing-lesbian-facing-horrific-harassment/

Screenshot/Good Morning America Looking for a game show host that's not LeVar Burton? We've got options. (But we still think he's a great choice too!) source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/9-personalities-perfect-choices-become-new-host-jeopardy/

Album art The internet is on red alert. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/heres-lil-nas-xs-album-montero-will-finally-released/

White House/Jeffrey Breall via Wiki Lauren Boebert, meanwhile, tried the same line of attack and ended up accidentally calling the GOP terrorists. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/jen-psaki-smacks-fox-reporters-attempt-blame-biden-something-trump/

Shutterstock Trans people called out TSA's "sophisticated system of someone pressing a pink or blue button" after a mom sued the agency for demanding to see her daughter's genitals because of an "anomaly." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/trans-teen-forced-undergo-genital-examination-airport-people-speaking/

screenshot “Mr. Akers, I understand, but if you wouldn’t mind putting your pants back on for a comment, that would be appreciated.” source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/texas-man-strips-front-school-board-make-point-mask-mandates/

Screenshot Did he riot on January 6 because of... gay people? source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/cop-arrested-capitol-riot-demands-conservatives-rise-homosexual-lifestyle/

New York State Senate official portrait New Gov. Kathy Hochul is replacing Andrew Cuomo, who resigned following sexual harassment allegations. Her likely replacement as New York's second-in-command also has a checkered history with women. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/new-yorks-soon-lt-governor-steal-hair-extensions-chanel-bag-ex/

Screenshot / MSNBC Out MSNBC host Rachel Maddow will wrap up her eponymous show next year. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/rachel-maddow-ending-popular-msnbc-show-pursue-projects-network/

Shutterstock The Taliban control the airport and borders. One gay man has already been killed and dismembered as LGBTQ people try desperately to flee the country. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/legislators-beg-biden-administration-evacuate-lgbtq-afghans-taliban-kills/

Provided It is considered to be the first monument of a transgender person in the city park system. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/statue-trans-icon-marsha-p-johnson-erected-new-york-city-park/

Shutterstock The failed politician deleted his Twitter account after people connected his words to a recent murder of a lesbian couple. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/utah-politician-calls-muskets-defend-seminary-lgbtq-mormon-students/

Screenshot/WNCN Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson stormed out of the legislature when people questioned why his task force on "critical race theory" ended up attacking trans-inclusive books and CNN articles. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/north-carolina-lt-gov-claims-teachers-abusing-kids-pro-lgbtq-indoctrination/

Product detail Last year his campaign store sold shirts that read "WOKE" and "Black voices for Trump!" in a desperate attempt to woo Black voters. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/trump-hawking-everything-woke-turns-sht-t-shirts-now/

Sports Club of West Bloomfield The man made the gesture at a Jewish woman who was speaking in favor of a mask mandate. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/instructor-gave-nazi-salute-shouted-heil-hitler-school-board-meeting-loses-job/

taniavolobueva / Shutterstock The out actor ran against Cuomo in the primary election and she'd like to remind everyone of the differences between them. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/cynthia-nixon-guts-former-rival-andrew-cuomo-one-savage-tweet/

Shutterstock Jenner had billionaires happily sending her money when her campaign started. With the election weeks away, Jenner is now dipping into her own wallet as she comes close to having spent seven figures. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/caitlyn-jenner-now-funding-chaotic-campaign-debt-begins-mount/

Shutterstock "If a teacher is not even able to hang a flag which represents that protection, what does that say to the LGBTQ students in that community?" source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/school-district-may-ban-pride-flags-parent-spots-one-inside-classroom-freaks/

Sherburne County Sheriff's Office She bombed a mosque while Muslims were praying inside, but now she's begging the court to take pity on her because she was living a "double life." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/convicted-mosque-bomber-argues-transgender-identity-get-lenient-sentence/

Shutterstock A bunch of franchises say they are "in the middle of a hiring crisis" and "labor shortage" while conservatives blame "lazy" workers. They can't imagine any other reasons why no one wants to work there. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/no-one-wants-work-chick-fil-cant-figure/

Shutterstock The administrators allegedly told him that he wasn't actually gay but just having trouble "becoming a child of God." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/christian-school-gives-volleyball-coach-ultimatum-either-turn-straight-resign/

Screenshot/YouTube Derrick Van Orden's tirade over a single Pride display made at least one out teen at the library feel unsafe. He claims he was only upset over an "inaccurate" fiction book that mocked Mike Pence. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/librarian-says-gop-candidate-checked-nearly-pride-books-just-kids-couldnt/

Screenshot She's decorated the space like a high school locker complete with notes from friends. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/marjorie-taylor-greene-shows-off-anti-trans-sign-hanging-office-hallway-added-flair/

Campaign website The bisexual senator has made it a priority to oppose Biden's plans to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure and extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/senator-kyrsten-sinema-says-shes-willing-tank-everything-lgbtq-community-cares/

Shutterstock The man walked in and saw his son sitting on another boy's lap before he started hitting him and screaming "being gay is wrong!" source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/man-convicted-bashing-6-year-old-thought-boy-gay-will-free-christmas/

Screenshot Carlson was responding to a guest's assertion that the political left's focus on civil rights and economic equality is "in direct objection to God." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/tucker-carlson-tells-viewers-transgender-people-satanic/

Taco Bell The rapper used to work at one of the food chain's franchises. Now Taco Bell has hired him to work with executives so they can all "Live Nas." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/lil-nas-x-goes-back-work-taco-bell-time-hes-menu/

White House She didn't just knock the air out of his sails. She unleashed a #PsakiBomb. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/jen-psaki-unloads-fox-news-peter-doocy-irresponsible-question/

Shutterstock A TikTok video has gone viral after a tearful Black teen talks about standing up for a trans student being bullied and shows police standing outside the door to escort them off school grounds. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/08/viral-video-shows-teen-stood-trans-student-tears-administrator-calls-cops/