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There’s a lot of hard news in today’s rounds up, but also I hope you all have a beautiful weekend! (Especially if its a long weekend where you are!)
Queer as in F*ck You
Congratulations to 3x Platinum singer-songwriter, Grammy, and Oscar winner Tiara Thomas! We love to see it!
https://twitter.com/tiara_thomas/status/1514267356926820361?s=21
Old-School Homophobia Is Back. “Why anti-LGBTQ laws and accusations of “grooming” children seem to be everywhere now.”
Very related! How Junk Science Is Being Used against Trans Kids
‘Danger Everywhere’: War and Transphobia Create Perfect Storm for Trans Ukrainians
Saw This, Thought of You
From Heather, about my favorite TV shows of the moment: “This isn’t gay but it’s a really fun read! Highlights include that they let the kids accessorize themselves and also Quinta picks out one special item from the costume designer the day shooting starts and there’s a writer on set to write day-of jokes about it.” ‘Abbott Elementary’ Costume Designer Breaks Down Her Favorite Season 1 Looks, Including Janine’s Jelly Bean Belt
I’ve Worked in Porn for Years. I Have Some News for Shows Like Bridgerton. “A strange moral panic seems to accompany each new audience-cheered sex scene.”
The Great Fracturing of American Attention. “Why resisting distraction is one of the foundational challenges of this moment.”
How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Full-Time Job
Political Snacks
The Woke Corporation Is Dead. Good. “Workers are showing that a benevolent dictator is still a dictator.”
