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Anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA bigots are spewing Islamophobia after the apparent win of New York Citys Democratic mayoral primary byState Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, a self-describedDemocraticsocialist who, if elected in November, would become the citys first-ever Muslim, Asian, and African-born mayor..@ZohranKMamdani hasnt even been a US citizen for 10 years. He is literally supported by terrorists. NYC is about to see 9/11 2.0, wrote right-wing conspiracy theorist and friend to Donald Trump, Laura Loomer,on the social platformX late Tuesday. Related Zohran Mamdani pledged millions to trans health care if elected NYC mayor. He just won a key victory. Some say the results prove supporting trans people may just be a winning strategy In another post, she wrote in all-caps, Why do we not have laws that say foreigners cannot hold office in the US??? What the hell!? Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Chaya Raichik, the anti-LGBTQ+ founder of LibsOfTikTok whose inflammatory threats have led to death and bombing threats against children, educators, schools, and childrens hospitals posted an video of Mamdani celebrating his election victory and wrote, RIP NYC.Charlie Kirk, the founder of the anti-LGBTQ+ young conservative organization Turning Point USA,wrote in his own post onX, 24 years ago a group of Muslims killed 2,753 people on 9/11. Now a Muslim Socialist is on pace to run New York City.Transphobic Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) posted a photo of Mamdani and wrote, After 9/11 we said Never Forget. I think we sadly have forgotten.Its important to note that Islamic extremist terrorists masterminded the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York City, and that many Muslims both condemned the attacks and were subsequently demonized and attacked by right-wing conservatives and their supporters in the years following the attacks. Cry more, fash freaks Bobby Silverman (@robertsilverman.bsky.social) 2025-06-25T03:01:35.430ZOn the day after the election, rabidly anti-LGBTQ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)posted a picture on Xshowing the Statue of Liberty covered in a head-to-toe burka garment that some Muslim women wear, and wrote This hits hard.Anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec wrote, A foreign-born Muslim socialist just won the primary for New York City mayor. Are we allowed to talk about mass immigration now?Anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich wrote, A Marxist Hamas lover cleared another hurdle to become New York Citys next mayor. Hamas is aPalestinian Sunni Islamist political and military organization that has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. Mamdani has not voiced support for the organization. Mamdani won on a progressive platform despite last-minute attacks from both Republicans and Democrats who claimed that his pro-Palestinian statements make him anti-Jewish. Despite these clams, Jewish people especially younger and progressive ones supported Mamdani, sharing his vision of municipal improvement and opposition to political oppression.Mamdanis platform promised free buses, a municipal rent freeze, taxing the wealthiest city dwellers, no cost-childcare, city-owned grocery stores, a Department of Community Safety for mental health programs and crisis response, building affordable housing, and more.It remains to be seen if he can win in the November general election. His mayoral rival, disgraced former New York Gov. Mike Cuomo has previously said that he may run for mayor as a third-party candidate, and the citys current Mayor Eric Adams may also try to run as an Independent, which could split the citys Democratic vote and help the Republican nominee, Curtis Sliwa, win the office. Mamdanis win was seen as a repudiation of the Democratic establishment, as former President Bill Clinton, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, New York Reps. George Latimer (D) and Ritchie Torres (D) all supporting Cuomo.Cuomo resigned as the states governor in 2021 following the release of a report detailing sexual harassment allegations against him.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Nineties heartthrob Joshua Jackson, who stole our hearts as bad boy Pacey Witter on Dawsons Creek, is proving why hes continued to be iconic by getting candid about a certain explicit gay sex act he once performed on camera.During a recent interview with Mens Health, the 47-year-old actor opened up about his eye-opening role in the 1999 teen erotic thriller Cruel Intentions, where he starred alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, and Selma Blair. And we cant forget Eric Mabius, who shares a particularly memorable scene with Jackson in the film."I wasn't on Cruel Intentions very much, but I do believe that my first day on this movie was giving a man head," Jackson said.@menshealthmagJoshua Jacksons first day on Cruel Intentions involved WHAT??! #fypIn a film full of memorable sexy moments that led to queer awakenings (remember when SMG and Selma Blair kiss?), one scene has been living rent-free in every gay Millennials head ever since it premiered. Well never forget when Jacksons character, gay high schooler Blaine Tuttle, was caught in bed giving a BJ to hot football jock Greg McConnell, played by Mabius.Jackson may have been simulating oral to film the iconic scene, but he joked that it was stressful for him at the time."And that can be stressful for a 19-year-old heterosexual boy, to sit in a room, and give another man a blowjob, he said.The interview with Jackson is part of Mens Healths new Stress Test video series, where stars break down stressful moments from their careers.So my stress test on this was to commit myself to this job that I had taken on and really made sure that I was all in, so to speak, Jackson explained.Wed love to know how he went all in for this role! (@) After filming, Jackson didnt see Mabius again until their paths crossed when the two men were in their 30s and Mabius moved in down the block from Jackson.Jackson explained that he was taking out his trash when Mabius and his wife walked by. The two actors recognized each other, and both started blushing when Mabius' wife wondered what was going on."She's like, oh, how do you guys know each other? And two of us, now well into our 30s, both blushed scarlet red," Jackson said. "Like, how do you explain what that connection was?"

Matt Rogers is in his bag!The queer actor and host of Las Culturistas is living his best life as he continues to push the gay agenda in all of the projects he's a part of.Not only is Rogers booking plenty of successful gigs... he's looking good while doing it! While attending the grand opening for The Tryst Puerto Vallarta, the star dished on his busy schedule and his spicy thirst traps that are taking over his social media."I'm working hard! When I was younger, I used to hate it when people do that. You know what? You're young, you're looking good, you work hard... it's okay to be proud of what you're giving," Rogers tells PRIDE. See on Instagram Rogers has also never been shy to talk about his sex life and star in some steamy comedic scenes on screen. In fact, the actor tapped into his kinky side alongside his Culturistas co-host Bowen Yang in a wild cameo scene on Overcompensating."They never thought Bowen and I would be horny together, but watch Overcompensating. You will see Matt and Bowen like you've never seen them before! We can go there. That's my sister! It doesn't mean I can't get a little chub from my sister."Besides their hilarious on-screen chemistry, Rogers has proudly supported Yang in all of his professional and personal endeavors. On a recent Culturistas episode, Rogers praised Ariana Grande's relationship with his bestie and their profound impact from Wicked."Bowen is such a close friend of hers and I'm so close with Bowen. I get a little bit of a glimpse of what they go through. I want people to feel actualized and really excited about what they're doing. I watched Wicked and it makes me emotional whenever I see anyone succeeding in what they're born to do."Fans can follow Matt Rogers on Instagram here. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.

We may be living through a resurgence of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the military with the Trump administrations trans military ban, but one Vietnam vet is spreading queer joy after his half-century-long gay love affair went viral on TikTok.Back in March, Audri Pettirosi shared a TikTok documenting her great-uncles military service and 50-year relationship with his late husband. Now, former Marine Marshall Belmaine is opening up about his beautiful love story and the contributions both men made to the LGBTQ+ community over the years. Pettirosi only met her great-uncle a little less than a year ago, but when she learned of his story, she knew she had to share it with the world.He's just done so much for this country and for the gay community, the 21-year-old told People. "It's just a very important story that I feel like really needs to be told.And Belmaines love story clearly resonated with people since the TikTok video has already been viewed more than 585,000 at the time of publication.While Belmaines life has been full of love and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, he originally joined the Marine Corps in November 1965 because he dropped out of high school after suffering from homophobic bullying, and then was forced to keep his queerness a secret while serving in the military. Balmaine told People he was surrounded by homophobia even within his own family, "including from my own family, including Audri's grandfather, who was my half-brother.While fighting against Dont Ask Dont Tell, he told the Miami Herald that while he was an active duty Marine, "It would have been easier to say that I had ax-murdered my grandmother than admit that I was gay.Balmaine may have received a Purple Heart for rushing into the line of fire to save a fellow Marine during the Vietnam War and got top-secret security clearance to work as a Marine guard for the National Security Agency, but he also had to remain cautious about keeping his gay identity secret throughout his career.He was eventually honorably discharged in 1969 and met his late husband, Albert Wakefield, at a bar just two years later.But it wasnt until 1976 that Belmaine came out of the closet and was able to live his life out loud and proud.Wakefield, who was the love of Belamianes life, was 13 years his senior, and together the two men worked as LGBTQ+ activists and also advocated for those in the military. "We joined about 27 different organizations, Belmaine said. When everybody was going out on a Friday or Saturday night, having fun, we were in a meeting fighting for civil rights.Not only did the pair participate in rallies and protests, but Belmaine was the former president of American Veterans for Equal Rights, and he and Wakefield helped form gay mens organizations like Homophile Union, Papa Gayos, The Gay Co-op, and a motorcycle/leather club for gay men called the Vikings, according to The History Project, which works to preserve the history of New Englands LGBTQ+ community.Since the death of his husband, Belmaine has slowed down his activism but says he is still in the fight.The two mens love story despite seemingly insurmountable odds has moved people. The video has gone viral and the comment section is filled with viewers who were deeply moved.Im shedding tears, Im a Marine that served when it was illegal to be gay and serve. Then, DADT was implemented during my service. Semper Fi to your uncle, one person wrote.Im 57, gay, been with my husband 28 yrs. Stories like these are what broke the lies told to me by society and the churches when I was young!!! All respect for those two, someone else commented. This is a great memory to shareas a Marine Vet, I can tell you there are a lot more of these stories out there that should be told. So many people choose hate, instead of love, another person posted.Pettirosi seems inspired by her great-uncles story as well and says shes not ready to give up the fight for LGBTQ+ rights any more than he is. "There's no room for hate in this world," she said, "and we got to stand up for what's right.

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Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL)has called Pride Month evil, ungodly, and claimed that the left has hijacked it, which honestly makes no sense whatsoever since marginalized queers and transgender people originally started Pride celebrations as protests against police brutality and instutionalized queerphobia. In short, Pride Month has always been more left- and progressive-leaning than right- or conservative-leaning.While speaking tothe far-right Christian nationalist group, The Wallbuilders, Miller said, I believe God has left us on Earth as believers to overcome evil with good and Pride Month, in my opinion, is evil.The left hijacked it to promote gender confusion, to promote indecency, hyper-sexualizing our children and actually grooming our children. So, I decided Im going to reclaim it for the family. Related Department of Education renames June Title IX Month in attack on LGBTQ+ equality They also threatened to end funding for a state university for allowing a trans woman to join a sorority. Miller was referring to her recently introduced resolution to declare June as Family Month. Her resolution is (unsurprisingly) supported by anti-LGBTQ+ organizations like the Family Research Council, Moms for America, and The American Family Project. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today The American family is under relentless attack from a radical leftist agenda that seeks to erase truth, redefine marriage, and confuse our children, Millertold the right-wing outletThe Daily Wire earlier this month. By recognizing June as Family Month, we reject the lie of Pride and instead honor Gods timeless and perfect design. If we truly want to restore our nation, we must stand united to protect and uphold the foundation upon which it was built the family.Miller is an unabashed Christian Nationalist who says she came to Congress with a foundation holding to biblical principles, constitutional principles, and then the Republican Party platform. Miller has previously filed legislation tomake it a felony to send any explicit adult imagesto any person for any reason,an anti-transgender bathroom billshe says will fight radical gender ideology being pushed on our children, anda so-called womens rightsbill that would try to redefine women in a way that excludes trans women.In 2022, Miller was one of 157 Republicans whovoted against a billrequiring the federal and state governments to recognize same-sex marriages.Miller has also referred to Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE), the only trans congresswoman,as a gentleman,called the overturning of abortion rights nationwidea victory for white life,and has repeatedly said that climate change is clearly fake becauseGod controls the sun.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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Five thousand Mexican LGBTQ+ activists in Mexico City reportedly set a world record by making the largest-ever human Pride Flag in the citys central main square, known as Zcalo (Constitution Plaza). Its unclear what the previous record for such a display was.The display began at 10:30 a.m. on June 22 and lasted for two hours. Each participant wore a t-shirt displaying one of the traditional Pride flags six colors, carried an umbrella of the corresponding color, and moved to the song A quin le importa (Who cares) by Alaska and Dinaramaas, Latin Times reported. A drone captured photos and videos as the participants filled the plazas entire 787 square foot space. Related 5,000 dancing activists made the worlds largest human Pride flag They danced to a defiant song about staying true to oneself in the face of societal disapproval. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada joined the crowd and said of the event, Mexico City is and will continue to be the city of rights and freedoms. This monumental image we draw with our bodies and colors will be a powerful message to the country and the world. Mexico City is the capital of pride, diversity, peace, and transformation. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Lluvia de orgullo en el Zcalo!Ni la tormenta detuvo a las ms de 6 mil personas que formaron una enorme bandera #LGBT+ en el corazn de la #CDMX.https://t.co/9kW64sZLXH Nadya Murillo | El Sol de Mxico pic.twitter.com/2K0UmRuoNx El Sol de Mxico (@elsolde_mexico) June 22, 2025The Spanish lyrics of Who Cares, the song they performed to, translate into English as, I know they hate me. / Envy corrodes them. / My life overwhelms them. / Why would it be? / Im not to blame. / My circumstances insult them. / My destiny is what I decide. / The one I choose for myself Maybe its my fault / for not following the norm. / Its already too late / to change now. / I will stay / firm in my convictions. / I will strengthen my positions. I will never change. / I am like this, I will continue like this. A uniquely large Pride flag was also displayed in Australia View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ballarat Pride (@cityofballaratpride)A flowerbed resembling the Progress Pride flag was displayed in the city of Ballarat, Australia, near the citys Titanic Memorial Bandstand commemorating the musicians lost in the Titanic shipwreck of 1912.The flowers were specially cultivated for this display since January, the citys mayor wrote. The display was meant to stay up during the citys month-long Pride festivities, which include over 40 art exhibitions, workshops, social events, coffee meet-ups, markets, drag bingo, parties, and much more, The Star Observer noted.Unfortunately, the flowerbed was vandalized sometime during the early morning hours of June 23.Police are hunting the vandal, but the mayor said the flowers wouldnt be able to be replaced before the months end. Despite the vandalism, the mayor said that the city remains committed to ensuring members of the LGBTIQA+ communities feel safe in Ballarat and most importantly, to feel they belong.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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