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This morning, I'm thinking of our food banks and all the amazing people across our country who are stepping up to help their neighbors during these challenging times. To everyone lending a hand and making a difference: Thank you.

Intersex Awareness Day highlights a fight for rights that’s far from over - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom From a Boston protest to global recognition, the history of Intersex Awareness Day shines a light on decades of work to preserve bodily autonomy.

From a Boston protest to global recognition, the history of Intersex Awareness Day shines a light on decades of work to preserve bodily autonomy. queerkentucky.com/intersex-awa...

Kentucky, we have the potential for strong storms tomorrow through Sunday as a cold front moves in. Heavy rains are expected, with 20-30 mph wind gusts Saturday and 30-40 mph gusts Sunday. Please have your weather alerts on, avoid high water and stay safe.

Using someone’s correct pronouns is basic respect — period.

People’s identities should not only be recognized but CELEBRATED.

Wear your pronouns with pride: hrc.im/pronouns

Today and every day, we celebrate, support, and honor Indigenous communities and cultures.

Happy Indigenous People’s Day!

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Columbus bragged in letters about raping 9-year-old girls & selling them into slavery.

So of course, Trump is using him to replace Indigenous Peoples' Day,
calling Columbus the "first American hero."

Maybe he can rename it, Trump-Epstein-Columbus Day. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

Time Slip Theatre Opens 12th Year of 'The Rocky Horror Show' - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Louisville’s Time Slip Theatre opens 12th Rocky Horror run Oct. 17-Nov. 1 at PLAY | $15

Louisville’s Time Slip Theatre opens 12th Rocky Horror run Oct. 17-Nov. 1 at PLAY | $15 queerkentucky.com/time-slip-th...

'[He] Helped Me ... Hate Myself': Conversion Therapy Survivors Speak Out As the Supreme Court appears poised to reverse Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, survivors of the discredited practice speak with Uncloseted Media.

Given the news of the week, we spoke with conversion therapy survivors who say the practice had horrific mental health consequences. It tore families apart, taught patients to hate themselves, and made them feel like "a zombie," engaging in self-harm that landed them in the hospital multiple times.

The untold story behind the first National Coming Out Day How Jean O’Leary and a community of visionaries turned courage into history.

How Jean O’Leary and a community of visionaries turned courage into history.

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Top: a red panda hesitates to carve a jack o lantern. Hedgehog asks “are you going to carve that pumpkin?” Red panda replies “I dunno. I feel kinda bad stabbing it in the face.” Bottom: red panda and pumpkin cuddle under a blanket with hot cocoa and a spooky book. Panda has drawn a happy face onto the pumpkin with a sharpie.

‘The Toxic Avenger’ & Undue Medical Debt Cleared $15 Million in Real-Life Medical Debt Together! Before Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger released in theaters back in August, the Cineverse marketing team came up with a wonderful idea. They took the remainder of their marketing budget for the film a...

A quest to eliminate $5 million has tripled, thanks to the generosity and passion of THE TOXIC AVENGER fans across the country.

Together, you didn’t just meet that goal, you crushed it, helping wipe out over $15 million dollars in medical debt for 10,000+ people!

On a pink background with gradient orange and pink dot patterns, a red, white, and orange heart, and the HRC logo, yellow text reads, “International Lesbian Day.”

Lesbians make the world go ‘round.

Happy International Lesbian Day!

#InternationalLesbianDay #Lesbian #LGBTQ

Top: bear is telling a scary story around a campfire “Then, suddenly - my PHONE RANG.” Pig replies “What’s scary about that?” Bottom: bear continues “They didn’t text me first to say they were gonna call.” Pig and hamster are horrified “GASP!”

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CONVERSION THERAPY🏳️‍🌈 AND THE SUPREME COURT🏛️: Today, the Supreme Court will hear an evangelical Christian therapist's challenge to a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for minors. The case has implications for more than 20 states.

Who’s ready for actual fall weather? Is it just us?

Woohoo!! New job gear!

Charles Booker leaves Kentucky government, says ‘work is far from done’ Politician Charles Booker resigned as head of the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Booker ran unsuccessfully for both of Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seats before Gov. Andy Beshear appointed him to the position.

Politician Charles Booker resigned as head of the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Booker ran unsuccessfully for both of Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seats before Gov. Andy Beshear appointed him to the position. www.lpm.org/news/2025-09...

Top: gator wears a cozy scarf, drinks coffee with hamster. Gator says “It’s the first day of Fall! We should watch something scary.” Hamster replies “Like the news?” Bottom: Gator says “No, that’s too scary. Ooh, what about The Exorcist?”

‘Queens of the Dead’ Trailer – It’s Drag Queens vs. Zombies in Tina Romero’s Horror-Comedy George A. Romero’s daughter Tina Romero puts her own unique spin on the zombie apocalyse in Queens of the Dead, and the trailer for the horror-comedy has been unleashed. Watch the official trailer for...

George A. Romero’s daughter Tina Romero puts her own unique spin on the zombie apocalyse in QUEENS OF THE DEAD, and the trailer for the horror-comedy has been unleashed.

Donald Trump’s attacks on our First Amendment rights do not stop. Now, he would “have no problem” removing Pride flags from PRIVATE property in occupied D.C.

We are undeterred by his threats. Our LGBTQ+ community will not bow to a wannabe king. https://bit.ly/42EiDQ5

U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.

The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer. www.lpm.org/news/2025-09...

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It’s National Voter Registration Day and your vote shapes your community. Local elections decide so much—schools, roads, safety, and more. There are thousands of elections happening across the country this year. Check your voter registration status or register today with @headcountorg.bsky.social

Texas A&M dean, department head removed over 'transgender indoctrination' A student objected to a professor's assertion that there are more than two genders. Then Republican politicians got involved.

A student objected to a professor's assertion that there are more than two genders. Then Republican politicians got involved.

Longtime trans activist Judy Bowenwiener, who was at Stonewall, has a message for LGBTQ+ young people: Don’t be ashamed of yourself.

Judy is right. No one knows you and your story better than you do. Embrace your pride by telling your story: hrc.im/MillionVoices

The world's oldest and largest iceberg will soon be no more The iceberg, known as A23a, has been on a journey following the current into warmer waters for months. Now, it has begun the predicted and natural process of breaking apart, and eventually melting.

The iceberg, known as A23a, has been on a journey following the current into warmer waters for months. Now, it has begun the predicted and natural process of breaking apart, and eventually melting.

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Cracker Barrel proves that the era of the angry, racist, homophobic, white man is alive and well Opinion: The brand’s imbroglio validated that the hateful Trump and his goons aren’t going anywhere soon, writes John Casey.

Opinion: The brand’s imbroglio validated that the hateful Trump and his goons aren’t going anywhere soon, writes John Casey.

BREAKING: Big moment as CDC staff stage a mass walkout.

They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base.

(🎥 AP)