"71% supported, or somewhat supported, the new government protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people, an area that experienced dramatic rollbacks under Orbán." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

There's been a wide range of comments on this post about Apple's new Pride Collection over at @outnow.bsky.social, especially in the quote reposts. Some think it shows a company standing up for its values. Others critique it as too 'coded' or hidden. All most interesting to read.

The SCOTUS decision and anti-DEI movement have the same DNA: framing protections as unfair advantages Eroding the Voting Rights Act isn't influencing one election result—it's dismantling #equity in representation for at least a decade A massive vote is the key remaining defense #VotingRights #DEI

The joy in this signer's face is contagious! It's National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week #DeafLGBTQWeek #DeafQueer #DeafLGBTQ #Deaf #DeafQueerPrideWeek #LGBTQ+

Péter Magyar’s victory speech directly repudiated 16 years of Orban's LGBTQ+ exclusion: "We want to make a country where no one is persecuted because they think differently or because someone loves in a different way to others" LGBTQ+ futures in Hungary shine brighter tonight 🏳️‍🌈🇭🇺 #Equality #lgbtq+

Yes! Hate Politics needs to be consigned to the trash everywhere The LGBTQ+ community in Hungary in particular has been holding its breath: Orban tried to ban 2025 Budapest Pride and many thousands of Hungarians of all backgrounds attended, to flood the streets against him bsky.app/profile/mria...

"Russians go home!" (Ruszkik haza!)—a 1956 revolutionary slogan echoed through Budapest as Viktor Orbán conceded defeat. On the banks of the Danube, '000s of young Hungarians celebrate a pivot back toward #equality and the EU For the #LGBTQ+ community in Hungary, this isn't just a win; it's hope 🇭🇺🏳️‍🌈

From a time when The Village People were part of gay life, not politics A star of their cult camp classic film 'Can't Stop The Music', Valerie Perrine, has just died youtu.be/6mSlXVuHhU8?...

LGBTQ+ athletes win gold at the Milano Cortina Olympic Games Breezy Johnson won downhill skiing becoming the first out LGBTQ athlete and first American to capture gold at these Olympics. Amber Glenn, US women’s figure skating champion, also won gold in the team figure skating event.

Freddie Mercury filmed at his 39th birthday in Munich for this gloriously gay, super-camp, queer inclusive video The theme of his birthday party was "A Black and White Drag Ball" #NOWThatsWhatICallTheWeekend

Wanda Sykes is a member of the queer community and a prominent public supporter of rights for trans people

Wanda Sykes presented the award for Best Stand-up Comedy Performance at the Golden Globes—Ricky Gervais won the award. She accepted the award on his behalf and said: “He would like to thank God and the trans community”. Gervais has made transphobic jokes in specials and transphobic comments online.

Excellent article well worth reading about Drag Queen Christmas in the US Community strength + inspiring resilience

“No one should be criminalised for organising a peaceful Pride march. Not in Hungary. Not anywhere in Europe.”

As gay men we felt vulnerable on the front lines of the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s The release of this Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager composition meant a lot — we felt supported, much less alone and hopeful 1 December 2025 is World AIDS Day Remembering with love all who didn't make it through

We agree with a comment made earlier on this video "The 80's was just magnificent" For all who were there, and all who wish they could have been, we present what some call the gayest ever Brit award performance Love In The First Degree by Bananarama in Feb 1988, live at Royal Albert Hall, London

Go anti-woke, go broke #drphil #dei

The EU Court of Justice just ruled all EU countries must recognise same-sex marriages, saying citizens have freedom of 'normal family life' in other member states Two men who married in Germany in 2018 and now live in Poland brought the case The couple's lawyer describes the ruling as 'historic'

Supporting inclusion means a great deal to so many members of our communities Inclusion and resilience strengthen societies

Becoming less inclusive is never a smart business strategy: this holiday shopping poster protests Target dropping its previously inclusive #DEI policies

Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed

Memo to Republicans Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger

Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed

US Marriage Equality Safe: Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, been denied

Mamdani: "I wanna say a deep thank you to Papi Juice for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers. It's so important to have a place for joy."

The new Prime Minister of the Netherlands looks set to be a 38-year-old gay man

Rob Jetten, expected new Dutch Prime Minister, and his 28 year old partner, the professional hockey player Nicolás Keenan, intend to marry in 2026

Rob Jetten, new gay Dutch Prime Minister, beat the far-right: “Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”

There are now 40 million users on Bluesky #bluesky

There are now 40 million users on Bluesky #bluesky

The Netherlands seems about to have its first gay Prime Minister. D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll. Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.

The Netherlands is about to have its first gay Prime Minister. D66 Party won the most seats in today's election. It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.

King Charles had his first official engagement today to honour the LGBT+ community at the opening of a monument for veterans whose careers were cut short by a military ‘gay ban’ from 1967-2000 Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.

LGBT+ inclusion, DEI and more was supported today by hundreds of people at the No Kings protest in Paris, France #NoKings #Epstein #DEI #LGBTQ+

Words that feel apt for this moment

Sabrina Carpenter used her 2025 VMAs performance to show support for the LGBT+ community, with dancers holding slogan signs saying 🔻 "Protect Trans Rights" 🔻 "In Trans We Trust" 🔻 "Support Drag" 🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"

WEEKEND MUSIC: Suspicious Minds — Amanda Lear Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles

"Oh my goodness!" — The hosts reaction at the end sums up the brilliance of Jude York's performance of 'Mr Porcelain Doll'

Last weekend saw more than 150,000 people protest against Viktor Orbán's attempts to ban Pride in Budapest, Hungary That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Yea!

Over 150,000 people defy Viktor Orban, PM of Hungary, who tried to ban today's Pride celebration in Budapest, by refusing to submit to government attempts to intimidate people The turnout is a record for the event & included civic leaders & parliamentarians from across Europe - & around the world

Dozens of elected Members of the European Parliament will attend next week's Budapest Pride, to show their support for LGBT+ people Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has tried to ban the event

The lives of LGBT+ youth are placed at risk by this decision

Historian Timothy Snyder in 'On Tyranny' writes "Do not obey in advance" Target's management, who retreated from DEI in January, should have listened — since then their share price, instore shoppers & sales have all tanked after customer boycotts 92% of Target shareholders just voted to back #DEI

People in Paris, France showed support for LGBT+ inclusion during a No Kings rally at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on Saturday 14th June 2025

Companies know strengthening DEI reduces corporate risk in multiple ways — it expands an employer's talent pool to recruit the best qualified candidates, supports employees & increases total sales by appealing to a wider cross-section of customers Shareholders know #DEI is all upside for business

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