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Gobble, gobble and Happy Belated Thanksgiving, everyone! We’re grateful the holiday is increasingly focused on Indigenous and First Nation People — and we’re also thankful to have you with us as we wrap up the year.
We’ve got some delicious dishes prepared for you today, so waddle on up and chow down — you’re all family here!
This 1980s Thanksgiving parade had more rainbows than some Pride parades!
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We asked AI to create LGBTQ+ turkeys for Thanksgiving. It did not disappoint.
We hope you enjoy these masterful renderings of happy, confident queer turkeys living their lives out loud. They make us so proud. 
Some other bright, holiday- and family-related bright spots: Learn about the tiny market in East Texas that’s made for LGBTQ+ people, read about the 5 fathers of trans kids who experienced something beautiful after taking a fishing trip together, and laugh out loud at these hilariously queer Thanksgiving videos that took over TikTok & Instagram.
Donald Trump makes history by nominating gay man to his cabinet
Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent will be the first out Cabinet secretary nominated by a Republican.
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid comes out as gay
He got a push out of the closet, but he was nonetheless proud to share his identity with fans.
Whatever holiday they’re celebrating, we want in…
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo celebrate “Wicked” the film as “beautifully queer”
The pop star and queer singer say it isn’t just Glinda and Elphaba that make the land of Oz a “celebration of uniqueness.”
LGBTQ+ Ugandans win an important High Court victory
Life is pretty tough for queer Ugandans, but the nation’s top court recognized their essential human rights to dignity.
People with HIV can now receive organ transplants
It’s a big deal that will save lives, thanks to a new rule change from the Biden Administration (and some behind-the-scenes scientific research).
Mom is kinda losing her cool in the kitchen this year…
Susan Sarandon says she’s down for love with anybody
In recent comments, the actress and liberal activist shared that she’s a bit more fluid than previously thought.
Vote now for the 2024 Best of GayCities Awards
What’s the best hidden gem for queer travelers? Who’s the best local drag queen? What’s the best queer bar or beach? Vote and tell us!
Advertising executives remain committed to LGBTQ+ representation
A delightfully surprising number of advertising executives say it’s very important to include LGBTQ+ people in brand campaigns. Here’s why that matters…
During the day, these creatures are cute. But at night… they go WILD!
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