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Shutterstock Chris Pratt refuses to even acknowledge how anti-LGBTQ his church is. Why isn't this getting more attention? source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/chris-pratt-will-new-super-mario-bros-movie-hasnt-canceled/

Shutterstock Gay men love to watch movies while half-naked on railroad tracks, right? source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/7-bizarre-gay-stock-photos-will-help-feel-normal/

Jeffrey Beall/via Wikipedia Conspiracy theory or "joking around"? Either way, she's one of the first elected officials to accuse President Joe Biden of pedophilia. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/lauren-boebert-accuses-joe-biden-pedophile/

Shutterstock This fight has never just been about abortion but about freedom from the tyranny of a State that picks and chooses how to control our bodies at will. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/queer-rights-reproductive-rights-repro-rights-queer-rights/

Screenshot The University of Michigan Marching Band brought fans to their feet. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/university-marching-band-blows-fans-away-halftime-show-support-lgbtq-rights/

Disney/via Wikipedia "Disney was a family film studio and I was supposed to be their young, leading man," Tommy Kirk said in an interview decades later. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/old-yeller-star-tommy-kirk-passes-disney-fired-outed-gay/

Shutterstock “Our platform has given the largest voice in the Christian American community to a handful of bad actors, who, based on their media production practices, have never been to church,” the leaked report admits. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/90-top-christian-facebook-pages-run-eastern-european-troll-farms/

Screenshot/TikTok Paul Miller sounded happy in during a prison phone call about online support from other racists, planning his comeback. Prosecutors recorded that and played it in court. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/white-supremacist-tiktoker-sobs-court-judge-gives-deserved/

Shutterstock White supremacist incidents are longstanding on our nation's campuses and in our communities. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/university-targeted-white-supremacists-im-sharing-response/

Screenshot Students held trans and rainbow flags and chanted while teachers shouted, "Go back to class!" source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/students-stage-massive-walk-trans-girl-blocked-locker-room/

Twitter/Greg Abbott Texas's abortion ban was modeled in part on a bill to "save" Chick-fil-A. Now conservatives are hoping for a win in a bizarre chicken lawsuit. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/chick-fil-inspired-texas-new-abortion-ban/

Wikimedia Commons Voting for the LGBTQ Nation Heroes awards is almost closed and your favorite can't win without your vote! source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/theres-24-hours-left-voted-lgbtq-hero-yet/

Many of today’s drag queen activists are fighting not just for their communities, but for their country, their values, and their planet. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/drag-gone-mainstream-heres-continues-change-world-better/

Screenshot The duo played "role reversal" with Karine Jean-Pierre showing off her moves and Sue Bird fielding questions about President Biden's priorities. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/karine-jean-pierre-went-head-head-sue-bird-white-house/

Shutterstock The "queerest of the queer" singer said, "The idea of identifying within the spectrum of gender has always made sense to me." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/garbage-lead-singer-shirley-manson-identifies-idea-non-binary/

Shutterstock Half of the money would be placed in a state fund meant to pay for abortions for women from Texas who can't get them in their home state. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/illinois-bill-allow-anyone-sue-someone-causes-unintended-pregnancy/

Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith Jen Psaki hurt a Newsmax journalist's feelings. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/jen-psaki-shuts-far-right-journalist-wouldnt-stop-shouting/

NBC screenshot The Casa Ruby shelter has previously accused city officials of transphobia. Now the city has cut off their funding without explaining why. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/dcs-bilingual-lgbtq-shelter-may-close-city-cut-off-funding/

Screenshot/Instagram Couper Gunn was emotional after an opponent told him to take off his "f**got armband." His teammates didn't let it slide, and they went on to "embarrass" the opposing team. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/soccer-player-called-slur-opponent-team-responds-five-straight-goals/

screenshot "Is this what you want do?" the father asks his son. "Because if this is what you want to do, you'll be okay. I'll be okay with you." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/dads-walked-son-putting-make-unexpected-reaction-will-warm-heart/

Screenshot "I open my mouth and 50 yards of purple chiffon come out!" source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/leslie-jordan-ellen-reminisce-played-straight-guy-sitcom/

Shutterstock Even though associating with her was treated like a dirty secret during her campaign, Caitlyn Jenner is still a loyal Republican. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/caitlyn-jenner-says-gop-leaders-embarrassed-seen-public-met-private/

Shutterstock Lil Nas X didn't even get mad, he just wanted the haters to do better: "It's a much better angle." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/lil-nas-x-perfect-response-homophobic-meme/

Shutterstock "Extreme mental distress" rose precipitously in LGBTQ people when Donald Trump took office. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/massive-new-study-says-donald-trumps-presidency-worsened-lgbtq-mental-health/

Screenshot Christians who demand a religious exemption are "using the Lord's name in vain and therefore sinning," the pastor wrote in his small-town newspaper. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/pastor-effortlessly-takes-christians-demands-religious-exemptions-viral-column/

Screenshot The anti-LGBTQ extremist has been flouting pandemic restrictions for the past year, turning his dangerous behavior into Fox News appearances and a speaking tour. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/pastor-said-floods-gods-punishment-homosexuality-arrested-tarmac/

Screenshot/Fox News "Suddenly Meghan doesn't seem that bad." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/fans-rip-view-apart-caitlyn-jenner-announced-guest-co-host/

YouTube Screenshot/HBO Bowen Yang joined the show as a featured player just two years ago. Now the LGBTQ Nation Heroes Award nominee is a member of the cast full-time. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/bowen-yang-becomes-full-time-repertory-cast-member-saturday-night-live/

Shutterstock The Census Bureau asked people if they're LGBTQ for the first time, showing how much harder the economic fallout of the pandemic hit them. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/u-s-census-released-data-first-ever-survey-lgbtq-people-aint-pretty/

Facebook screenshot "My daughter was a victim of a ruthless murder," her mother said as she's raising funds for funeral expenses. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/trans-woman-briana-hamilton-murdered-alley-misgendered-media/

Shutterstock The leader of the American Institute of Bisexuality said that Dan Levy's character from Schitt's Creek isn't pansexual... despite the show's creator saying just that. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/bisexual-foundation-leader-blames-pansexuals-conversion-therapy/

Screenshot By helping tell LGBTQ stories and donating to queer and trans organizations, Chevrolet shows that Pride can be celebrated throughout the year. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/chevrolet-partners-lgbtq-nation-elevate-authentic-voices-pride/

Want to avoid a bad trip? For us, one specific thing makes all the difference. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/theres-secret-successful-travel-also-secret-successful-life/

Shutterstock Students say the high school has a severe anti-LGBTQ bullying problem while administrators are banning rainbow flags and stopping the GSA from advertising on the bulletin board. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/students-sue-school-banned-pride-flag-discriminating-lgbtq-club/

Shutterstock Calls from Texas trans youth increased 150% from last year. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/suicide-hotline-sees-increase-trans-teens-calling-state-debates-anti-trans-laws/

Shutterstock Weighing in on the debate about straight actors in queer roles: "Part of the medicine of storytelling is that we were two straight guys playing these parts." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/jake-gyllenhaal-discusses-stigma-playing-gay-character-brokeback-mountain/

US House Office of Photography Liz Cheney says she met a transgender woman who "doesn't feel safe sometimes... and nobody should feel unsafe." She still voted against LGBTQ rights this year. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/congresswoman-liz-cheney-regrets-throwing-lesbian-sister-bus-2013-interview/

Sasha Issenberg reveals that the Clinton White House was only worried about the political implications when it came to DOMA. Principles never entered into their considerations. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/new-book-revisits-bill-clinton-stood-marriage-equality-political-capital/

© Raimond Spekking / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) Cardinal Rainer Woelki - who has tried to push the Vatican toward more conservative, anti-LGBTQ policies - tried to resign. Pope Francis wouldn't accept it. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/pope-francis-puts-anti-gay-cardinal-spiritual-time-child-abuse-cover/

Robert Buchel / Shutterstock Final figures are reflecting that nearly two of every three Swiss voters supported the measure, despite conservative efforts to stoke outrage and overturn the law. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/switzerland-overwhelmingly-reaffirms-marriage-equality-national-referendum/

Gage Skidmore Trump-devoted candidates are seeking to become election officials so they can gladly overturn voting results they don't like, which is alarming actual protectors of democracy. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/election-conspiracists-trying-take-state-offices-ensure-gop-always-wins/

Screenshot/Instagram "What a surreal joy," the out actress said in an Instagram post showing the joyful newlyweds. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/younger-actress-molly-bernard-marries-treasure-partner-hannah-lieberman/

Shutterstock The Davis School District tried to hide behind state law and claim they have to ban all flags that aren't the American flag. The state board quickly clarified that wasn't the case, and it turns out the ban isn't on all flags. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/school-district-suddenly-begins-banning-pride-flags-politically-charged-symbols/

Gage Skidmore If Sinema is hoping to be reelected as a senator representing Arizona, the Arizona Democratic Party wants her to vote like she is one. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/arizona-dems-promise-disavow-kyrsten-sinema-doesnt-support-filibuster-reform/

LGBTQ Nation composite/File The pair have a song together on Lil Nas X's debut album MONTERO and a new ad campaign, too. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/elton-john-says-friendship-lil-nas-x-came-together-fate/

Screenshot/KFOR The former youth minister at an anti-gay church was left with visible, severe injuries after being "tackled" and captured by a witness. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/former-minister-anti-gay-church-gets-caught-arrested-touching-children/

Department of Justice California previously enacted such a ban against 17 other states, including Texas and North Carolina. Now Ohio is on their naughty list. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/california-banning-state-sponsored-travel-ohio-anti-lgbtq-law/

Shutterstock There is free legal help with discharge upgrades for veterans from all eras not only at the VA but also at the Department of Defense, making them eligible for benefits. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/veterans-dismissed-dont-ask-dont-tell-can-get-free-help-changing-discharge-status/

Screenshot The shouting match started when Greene decided to scream at Democrats who were having a press conference. Then Dingell stepped in. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/marjorie-taylor-greene-flips-capitol-steps-gets-told-off-michigan-rep-debbie-dingell/

Shutterstock State Rep. Merill Nelson argues the sanctity of the definitions of "gender identity" and "sex" is more important than the consequences for trans people. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/utah-republican-wants-prevent-trans-people-getting-corrected-birth-certificates/

Shutterstock Is "guys" sexist? And will the backlash hurt the long-running reality franchise? source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/survivors-jeff-probst-will-stop-saying-come-guys-gender-equality/

Shutterstock There are two types of leaders: those who are thermometers, which measure the temperature in the room and do nothing, and those who are thermostats, which change the temperature. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/carl-bean-born-way-gaga-born-now-shes-carrying-legacy/

Shutterstock The group also objects to a book about Johnny Appleseed, a folklore hero who planted apple trees across the Midwest. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/moms-liberty-group-demands-school-censor-book-drawing-seahorse-sexy/

Pete Buttigieg's Facebook What do you get when you combine fatherhood and gay pop culture? The Buttigieg household. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/chasten-pete-buttigieg-settle-peternity-gayest-dad-joke-ever/

Screenshot The woman is now getting support from right-wing outlets and Russian media. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/deranged-anti-vaxxer-goes-viral-rampage-tearing-lgbtq-subway-ads/

Sandwich Police Department The 27-year-old lives with his parents in, wait for it, East Sandwich, Massachusetts. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/doordash-dumbass-busted-scrawling-slurs-gay-couples-subway-sandwiches/

Screenshot Thankfully, Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz is here to break down some insane rumors about bisexuality. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/bisexuals-not-50-horse-50-human-centaurs/

Screenshot Benet Academy is now willing to hire a woman married to another woman after the school community showed they have her back. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/catholic-school-reverses-decision-fire-gay-coach-students-erupt-anger/

screenshot “So, you just blatantly admit to being homophobic? You realize that means I automatically don’t like you, because that’s really f--ked up.” source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/viral-video-shows-12-year-old-gamer-schooling-players-lgbtq-issues/

Screenshot You'd think after all his "prophecies" have been bunk, his parishioners would wise up. But they still keep shoveling money at him to tell them lies. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/pastor-tells-flock-homosexuality-demonic-spirit-stealing-christian-children/

While LGBTQ people are often met with challenges, thankfully, many in the community feel compelled to meet those challenges head on, and clear an easier path for their peers. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/helping-community-need/

Screenshot "OUR CHILDREN ARE... EXPOSED TO SEXUALLY-ORIENTED AGENDAS," a national organization said about the 1-second peck on the cheek. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/two-girls-briefly-kissed-homecoming-parents-freaked-groping/

Shutterstock Joe Biden said all nations should defend LGBTQ people's right to "live and love openly without fear," calling out Chechnya and Cameroon. But he forgot to mention Donald Trump, the Log Cabin Republicans complained. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/gay-republicans-enraged-joe-biden-called-anti-lgbtq-countries-un-speech/

Ellyn Ruthstrom Happy Bi Visibility Day from us and the rest of the internet! source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/bi-visibility-day-people-around-world-celebrating-social-media/

Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith "That's not actually true," Jen Psaki responded before pointing out Republicans rejected Democrats' bill earlier this week. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/jen-psaki-destroys-fox-reporter-said-joe-biden-hasnt-tried-pass-immigration-reform/

US Congress A devastating new ad from his Democratic opponent, a lesbian minister, points out that Cawthorn fits the stereotype of young men who become domestic terrorists. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/madison-cawthorn-radicalized-extremists-according-democrat-opponent/

Screenshot Joe Biden tried to take the ad back, but it's still on YouTube. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/joe-biden-hated-vicious-ad-attacking-pete-buttigieg-still-approved/

Selfie, via Wikipedia LGBTQ college students face twice as much harassment on campus. Democrats are trying to do something about it. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/democrats-introduce-bill-fight-lgbtq-college-harassment-anniversary-tyler-clementis-death/

What started as a project intended to make the photographer feel less isolated turned into a celebration of love and fatherhood. Follow his heartwarming story in our #AuthenticVoicesOfPride series, presented by Chevrolet. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/amazing-photos-gay-dads-children-show-love-makes-family-not-gender/

Gage Skidmore Hate group leaders and anti-LGBTQ Republicans are praising the out bi senator for selling out the queer community. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/hate-group-praises-sen-kyrsten-sinema-helping-doom-lgbtq-rights-bill/

Shutterstock "We’d just come through the crisis and every representation of gay was kind of dark, and spoken in hushed tones. But Stanford was like, ‘Hey, I’m gay. Really gay. Super gay. And I'm happy about it." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/sex-city-star-willie-garson-dies-cancer-age-57/

Screenshot The former president's lesbian niece isn't mincing words. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/mary-trump-sums-donald-sues-hes-f-king-loser/

Owen Byrn via Wiki "I’m very aware that there will be some who will be disappointed and maybe even angry, but I have to live with myself..." source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/elvira-comes-discusses-19-year-relationship-woman-new-memoir/

Screenshot/KOIN This is the latest in a series of racist incidents to take place in the Newberg School District. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/anti-vaxx-employee-school-district-banned-pride-flags-shows-work-blackface/

Shutterstock Male athletes aren't forced to take months away from competition when a baby is on the way. So why should they be forced to do so by Texas' ban on abortion? source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/megan-rapinoe-500-women-athletes-say-abortion-rights-protect-womens-sports/

Shutterstock When the game ended, he made sure to say hello and take photos with everyone, offering encouragement and support to the players. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/patriots-owner-robert-kraft-spotted-quietly-watching-gay-flag-football-game/

Screenshot JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson impressed the judges with their quickstep and danced their way into history. source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/jojo-siwa-takes-top-score-dancing-stars-historic-first-sex-performance-ever/