LGBTQ Rights

Monday Morning Open Thread: Be Of Good Cheer

by Anne Laurie| June 28, 20216:49 am| 200 Comments

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Pawfect balance pic.twitter.com/YA7NRg3scz

— UOldGuy???? (@UOldguy) June 21, 2021

Yes, please — I wanna see wingnut heads explode…

“For your consideration now: the award-worthiness of digitized politics”: the DNCC and Inaugural concert Celebrating America are up for well-deserved Emmy nods. Love this excellent piece from @petermarksdrama who is quite the authority on great television!https://t.co/shYyafsEzo

— Elise Jordan (@Elise_Jordan) June 24, 2021

So many people (and not just Springsteen fans) are estatic about this:

The Boss is back, and so is live entertainment. Bruce Springsteen returned to Broadway this weekend, strapping on a guitar and reviving a show that mixes personal remembrances with performances of his songs. https://t.co/newn7Abw4m

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 27, 2021

And happy Pride ~~Month~~ Life to a brave young man:

Lil Nas X performs “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name,” and pays homage to Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time” at the 2021 #BETAwards
pic.twitter.com/N7E8vq18tD

— Rap Alert (@rapalert3) June 28, 2021

Lil Nas X at the BET Awards.

That's it. That's the tweet. ?????? @LilNasX pic.twitter.com/cYrTxpWUD4

— Consequence (@consequence) June 28, 2021

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Something Good Open Thread: ‘Navajo Nation celebrates its first official Pride parade’

by Anne Laurie| June 23, 20215:20 pm| 12 Comments

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From @thelilynews: Navajo Nation celebrates its first official Pride parade after a devastating year https://t.co/vE0v4hN9E5

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 21, 2021

Cheering read from the Washington Post — “‘We’re here, we survived and we’re going to be okay’“:

… Navajo Nation Pride began as a small event hosted outside the offices of a feminist collective in Window Rock’s Ch’ihootso Indian Market Place four years ago. Since then, the annual event has grown into the country’s largest Indigenous Pride — peaking at an estimated 7,000 attendees in 2019 — with year-long programs and scholarships dedicated to supporting LGBTQ2S+ youth and leaders.

This year, Pride came as the Navajo Nation, which suffered some of the worst effects of the pandemic, leads the country in vaccinations. Cars adorned with gay and trans pride flags, signs reading “Diyingo ‘Adaanitsíískéés” — Navajo for “We are sacred” — and rainbow streamers paraded from the Navajo Nation Museum through central Window Rock and to the Navajo Nation Council Chambers.

There, attendees settled in folding chairs spaced six feet apart to hear speakers address movements to reclaim Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ identity, the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis among American Indians and Alaskan Natives, and the work to pass inclusive legislation such as the Navajo Nation Equality Act. The theme of the year was “the sacred resilience of Indigenous womxn.”

“This year is our fourth year and in Diné culture we understand that the number four is a very sacred number,” invoking the four directions and the four sacred colors, said Navajo Nation Pride’s youth director Geronimo Louie (Navajo). “We are a matriarchal society at heart and through our teachings and understandings and our origin stories, women have always been leading and paving the way for all of us as Indigenous people.”…

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Late Night NFL Open Thread: Congratulations, Carl Nassib

by Anne Laurie| June 21, 202111:39 pm| 24 Comments

This post is in: Gay Rights are Human Rights, Open Threads, Sports

“I just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable getting it off my chest.”

Raiders DL Carl Nassib shared this video to social media and became the first active NFL player to announce he is gay. pic.twitter.com/gGXbZEP3R7

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 21, 2021

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every day somebody gets to live their live authentically is a great day. every day they get to make life a little easier for somebody else is better. he did both. very happy for him. https://t.co/hCiCPBMW6Y

— World Famous Art Thief (@CalmSporting) June 21, 2021

Carl Nassib’s announcement on his IG page included this note which was particularly compelling, especially for those who may meet this news with “what’s the big deal/why does it matter?” pic.twitter.com/o1lQLoSqSa

— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) June 21, 2021

i am also thoroughly pleased the first openly gay nfl player is playing for the raiders. i personally probably would have chosen the steelers or cowboys if i had agency over such things but the raiders works well enough.

— World Famous Art Thief (@CalmSporting) June 21, 2021

This is a historic day for LGBTQ+ representation in sports.

Carl Nassib, Penn State alum who plays DE for the Las Vegas Raiders, has come out as gay.

First active NFL player to do so, and in making the announcement, he donated $100K to @TrevorProject.https://t.co/Fzw5Hq7Q17 pic.twitter.com/z9xTkUPHWP

— Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) June 21, 2021

barstool: i don’t care if some player is gay, but why did he have to throw it in my face instead of living his life in quiet agony

— World Famous Art Thief (@CalmSporting) June 21, 2021

Since I’m not an ESPN watcher, I don’t know if it’s coincidental that it’s two women discussing this news?

Carl Nassib made history today–and his courage will help millions of people feel a little more accepted tomorrow. Discussed the news on @SportsCenter just now. pic.twitter.com/BGePDCmp9H

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) June 21, 2021

because I have a broken brain I went looking in carl nassib tweets for the usual maga reply goons chiming in with horrible shit and in five minutes I couldn’t find much. I’m sure there are some but… this made me very happy. bigotry can last forever but can also change fast.

— kilgore trout, dna harvester (@KT_So_It_Goes) June 21, 2021

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Tuesday Morning Open Thread: Proud

by Anne Laurie| June 15, 20217:47 am| 119 Comments

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The Transatlantic Alliance is the strong foundation on which our collective security and our shared prosperity are built. It’s an honor to be at NATO HQ today, reaffirming America’s commitment to our 29 Allies and our vision for a more secure future. pic.twitter.com/vUJIszZAvT

— President Biden (@POTUS) June 14, 2021

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BREAKING: A majority of the American public has a great deal or good amount of trust in Pres. Joe Biden to negotiate on the country's behalf with other world leaders, per a new @ABC News/Ipsos poll. https://t.co/zvgW0r7tne

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) June 13, 2021

President Biden at the NATO summit is calling on Vladimir Putin to step back from provocative actions targeting the U.S. and its allies. Biden, on an eight-day visit to Europe, meets with the Russian president Wednesday. https://t.co/JMdgxQuWo2

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 15, 2021

The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first appeals court judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure. Biden has promised to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court, and many view Jackson as a top contender should a vacancy arise. https://t.co/crQdyrJp3O

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 14, 2021

Readership capture — mark your calendars:

After years of negotiations, starting June 18, “The Obama Portraits” will be shown at the Art Institute for the next two months — the first exhibition of the portraits outside of Washington, and the opening stop of a five-city nationwide tour.https://t.co/uRfBCkZntQ pic.twitter.com/PNA73NX0rN

— Chicago Things to Do (@redeyechicago) June 14, 2021

Per the Washington Post:

… The tour was announced last year, before the pandemic closed many museums across the country, and it opens on schedule at the Art Institute of Chicago (June 18-Aug. 15) before moving to the Brooklyn Museum (Aug. 27-Oct. 24), the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Nov. 7-Jan. 2, 2022), the High Museum of Art in Atlanta (Jan. 14-March 13, 2022) and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston (March 27-May 30, 2022). Most of the cities share a connection with the Obamas or the artists. In addition to the Obamas’ well-known ties to Chicago, Sherald grew up in Georgia, and Wiley was born in Los Angeles and has a studio in Brooklyn…

"Obama Portraits" is opening at the Art Institute of Chicago: Expect long waits, and 44 other things to know https://t.co/F5Rlip0tTg

— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) June 13, 2021

The Art Institute of Chicago is welcoming two portraits to its galleries: Kehinde Wiley’s painting of President Barack Obama & Amy Sherald’s portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. In celebration of these portraits, Princeton University Press published THE OBAMA PORTRAITS. pic.twitter.com/kq3cLswwg0

— 57th Street Books (@57thstreetbooks) June 8, 2021

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Saturday Evening Open Thread: Pride

by Anne Laurie| June 12, 20216:12 pm| 73 Comments

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VP Kamala Harris wished everyone a Happy Pride and said there is still so much more to do. @7NewsDC pic.twitter.com/6npvHY87Kz

— Justin Hinton (@justinhintontv) June 12, 2021

We’ve come so far, and yet still have so far to go…

Kamala Harris is first sitting VP ever to march in a Pride event https://t.co/IYQckI2Xm7

— Chris Johnson (@chrisjohnson82) June 12, 2021

Today marks the five-year anniversary of the #Pulse massacre.

On 12 June 2016, 49 people were killed in a mass shooting inside Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

Five years on, the world mourns the loss of and honours these proud members of the LGBTQ+ community pic.twitter.com/CsjmCW84AY

— GAY TIMES (@gaytimes) June 12, 2021

On the fifth anniversary of a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, President Joe Biden said he will sign a bill naming the site a national memorial. The attack on the LGBTQ community left 49 people dead and 53 people wounded. https://t.co/mYI0SZHTr9

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 12, 2021

INBOX: @POTUS statement on the 5 year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting pic.twitter.com/D8frt8X8Km

— Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) June 12, 2021

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Wednesday Morning Open Thread: Progressing

by Anne Laurie| June 2, 20217:24 am| 259 Comments

This post is in: Biden Administration in Action, LGBTQ Rights Are Human Rights, Proud to Be A Democrat

In Tulsa speech, Biden announces he is tapping VP Harris to lead efforts on voting rights amid Republican-led efforts to pass stricter voting laws

— Tyler Pager (@tylerpager) June 1, 2021

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Monday Evening Happy Stuff Open Thread

by Anne Laurie| April 5, 20216:05 pm| 206 Comments

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New presidents typically record a welcome video for new U.S. citizens. "I want to thank you for choosing us and believing that America is worthy of your aspirations," President Biden says in his. https://t.co/CKqk0qwLK4

— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) April 5, 2021

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Damn right I heard that as a threat.

I’d like to think you all would remain faithful to me if i ever tried to have some of you killed.

False Scribes! False Scribes!

Balloon Juice has never been a refuge for the linguistically delicate.

Usually wrong but never in doubt

I’d try pessimism, but it probably wouldn’t work.

Four legs? good! two legs? we’re not so sure…

These guys can go mcfuck themselves.

A last alliance of elves and men. also pet photos.

Consistently wrong since 2002

We need fewer warriors in public service and more gardeners.

The revolution will be supervised.

So it was an October Surprise A Day, like an Advent calendar but for crime.

Historically it was a little unusual for the president to be an incoherent babbling moron.

Tick tock motherfuckers! Tick fucking tock!

It’s not even safe to go out and pick up 2 days worth of poop anymore.

This blog goes to 11…

It’s always darkest before the other shoe drops.

Militantly superior in their own minds…

If senate republicans had any shame, they’d die of it.

Nancy smash is sick of your bullshit.

Sadly, there is no cure for stupid.

I can’t take this shit today. I just can’t.

If you tweet it in all caps, that makes it true!

Monday Morning Open Thread: Be Of Good Cheer

Something Good Open Thread: ‘Navajo Nation celebrates its first official Pride parade’

Late Night NFL Open Thread: Congratulations, Carl Nassib

Tuesday Morning Open Thread: Proud

Saturday Evening Open Thread: Pride

Wednesday Morning Open Thread: Progressing

Monday Evening Happy Stuff Open Thread