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(CNN) -- Despite numerous calls from astronomers to rename its powerful new telescope, NASA officialsstood by the naming of the James Webb Space Telescope before its launch.With the telescope nearly a year into its stint in space, the agency has released its chief historian's investigation into the namesake of the telescope. James Webb, NASA's second-ever administrator, worked at the US State Department during the Lavender Scare, a period in which LGBTQ federal employees were often fired or forced to resign, and the decision to name the telescope for him courted criticism from researchers.There's no evidence that proves Webb was directly involved in those firings in the 1950s or in the 1963 firing of gay NASA employee Clifford Norton, according to Brian Odom, the NASA historian who completed the investigation.Webb's name caused controversyOfficials at NASA announced in 2002 that the telescope would be named for Webb, who oversaw the Apollo moon landing program in the 1960s and helped burnish the fledgling agency's reputation.

The world's scientists celebrated Pride in STEM Day on Friday, November 18. Pride in STEM is a nonprofit that runs events and activities together with an extensive network of worldwide volunteers in science-related fields. With Pride in STEM, LGBTQ+ people's struggle in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is highlighted.First designated in 2020, the day also honors American astronomer and gay activist Frank Kameny, and recognizes the anniversary of Kameny’s U.S.

Don’t look for Salvation Army bell ringers outside your local Macy’s this holiday season.The department store company didn’t renew its contract with the Salvation Army, a spokesperson told The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We reevaluated our cause and community work and made a significant commitment to driving societal change by empowering underrepresented youth in our community,” the spokesperson said.

(CNN) – Have you cut down on travel over the past couple of years and are wanting to make up for lost time? Always planned to see more of the US? Take a trip of a lifetime around your home country? Enter Frontier Airlines, and its new unlimited annual flight pass – for just $599.That’s the introductory cost for what’s been named the GoWild! Pass. Unfortunately, it’s not available to those wanting to visit the US on a bucket list trip – it’s only available to those aged 18 and over, who reside in the United States.Passes are valid for a year starting May 2, 2023.

Today, ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the National Center for Transgender Equality has released the 2022 Remembrance Report to honor the lives of 47 trans people whose lives were stolen by violence since November 2021.On Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor those taken from our communities, we celebrate their lives, and we root ourselves in our collective resilience. Across America, the transgender community is incredibly strong.

The U.S. House of Representatives looks to have a new but still strongly pro-LGBTQ+ group of Democratic leaders in its next session.Longtime equality champions Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, and James Clyburn have announced they’re stepping down as speaker, majority leader, and majority whip, respectively.

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(CNN) -- Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert will win a second term representing Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, CNN projects, after her Democratic challenger Adam Frisch announced Friday that he had called her to concede the race.Although there will be an automatic recount done by the Colorado secretary of state's office, Frisch said in a live Facebook speech that he did not ask for a recount, does not expect the results to change and does not want there to be fundraising done for an essentially fruitless cause."The likelihood of this recount changing more than a handful of votes is very small. Very, very small. It'd be disingenuous and unethical for us or any other group to continue to raise false hope and encourage fundraising for a recount," Frisch said.

Russia has repeated that its willing to participate in a prisoner exchange with the U.S. for the freedom of Brittney Griner.The news comes only a day after Brittney Griner’s legal team confirmed that the lesbian Basketball star has been moved to a penal colony about seven hours outside of Moscow.Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, told journalists on Friday that the Kremlin and the Biden administration are “working professionally along the specifically designated channel,” according to the New York Times, citing the Russian news agency Interfax. “We have yet to arrive at a common denominator, but there is no doubt that Viktor Bout is among those discussed.”“We are definitely counting on a positive outcome,” he added.Bout, who is nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” is serving a 25-year prison sentence in the U.S.

Drag Race UK was a starstudded episode this week, with the finalists decided at the end.

Hayley Williams spoke out against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws onstage.

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Following its winning bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Quatar released plans to erect the new Al Janoub sports stadium — and many immediately noted the mammoth stadium resembled a vagina.And now that the stadium is open for business, some still agree the undulating roof structure with a gaping slit is a spitting image of the female genitalia.The architect, AECOM, said the design pulled inspiration from a local fishing boat — the Arabian dhow. However, it is tough to disagree with those who noted the similarity with the female genitalia.

As a result of a bomb threat connected to its gender-affirming care practice, Boston Children’s Hospital had to be evacuated for a third time this week.Police investigated the threat and found no bomb devices, according to the Boston Herald.“This morning, the hospital was again the target of a bomb threat,” a hospital statement released on Wednesday read.“Boston Police investigated and have given the all-clear that there is no active threat to the hospital,” the statement continued.“We will continue to work closely with law enforcement and hospital security teams, and we are grateful for their immediate response,” the medical center added. “We are committed to ensuring the hospital is a safe and secure place for all who work here and come here.

Antoni Porowski of Queer Eye fame announced on Thursday his engagement to his partner of three years, Kevin Harrington.Porowski, who is considered the food expert on Queer Eye, posted a blurry photo of him and Harrington on Instagram sharing the news.“I really hope the wedding photos are less blurry,” Porowski joked. Harrington also shared several photos on his Instagram account.

Antoni Porowski of Queer Eye fame has announced his engagement to Kev Harrington.

Lawmakers in Texas have introduced 17 anti-LGBTQ+ bills for 2023.

What the Human Rights Campaign terms “Equality Voters” made the difference in holding back the expected “red wave” in this month’s midterm election, according to a new survey by HRC and polling firm GQR.“The 2022 election defied pre-election predictions of a massive red wave in no small measure because Equality Voters pushed back against extremism and voted to protect commonly held values and our democracy,” says a memo released by HRC and GQR. “Across the country, election deniers and right-wing social warriors lost winnable elections because they advocated views that are out-of-touch with average voters, particularly the huge number of Equality Voters who made the critical difference up and down the ballot.”Equality Voters are those who support LGBTQ+ equality, and HRC counts 62 million of them — 38 percent of the 2022 electorate. They “tend to be younger and more racially diverse than the electorate as a whole,” HRC says.Related: Maura Healey Becomes First Lesbian Governor in U.S. HistoryIn U.S.

An appeals court in Australia earlier today set aside the conviction of the man who had pleaded guilty to the 1988 gay-bashing murder of an American citizen.Scott Phillip White, 52, had declared himself “Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!” of the murder of postgraduate mathematician Scott Johnson, then 27, at a pretrial hearing earlier this year. White was quickly convicted but soon appealed his decision and applied to withdraw his guilty plea, saying the unexpected courtroom declaration of guilt was made under duress.

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Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Kristy Noble speaks at an Election Night gathering (David Taffet/Dallas Voice)

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Gabrielle Union and Eva Longoria revealed they are working on an LGBTQ+ wedding comedy.

Pixie Polite has unleashed the music video for her empowering debut anthem Give It To Ya.

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Meet Mad Eye Moody, a German shepherd mix named after a wizard in the Harry Potter series, he can cast a spell on any shepherd lover. Unfortunately, Mad Eye had to have one of his eyes removed in emergency surgery after being taken in by the SPCA of Texas. But he has since gotten past that setback and is ready to live a happy, healthy life. He is just over 3 years old and weighs in at 67 pounds. He’s got that classic black-over-tan shepherd coat, and while he is super energetic, he is a well-behaved boy. He knows some basic commands and is eager and able to learn a lot more. Mad Eye Moody is housed at the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, so a prior appointment is necessary to meet him.

Thanksgiving is upon us again, and while most people are looking forward to a day spent with loved ones, others may be wrestling with complicated feelings around the holiday. Thanksgiving is already a very challenging holiday with its oppressive and problematic history, which is an extremely valid and separate conversation. Still, it is also an opportunity to share a meal with people you’re comfortable with, who make you feel loved and who make you feel welcome. But not everyone in our community is welcome at

Denago’s Commute 1 eBike (above) The newest addition to Denago’s line is the ultimate sport utility eBike that combines power and comfort with some power behind it. A 500 watt rear motor, 28 mph pedal assist and throttle and a 3-4 hour quick recharge really puts the pedal to the metal. $1,999. Bike.com.   DNA Vibe’s Jazz Band Live We know. It sounds like concert tickets for a show, but that’s another section. This innovative devic

Acacia Wood Wine Flight Board (above) The pairing of slate and acacia wood elevates this wine flight board to impress the wine lover on your gift-giving list. Four cutouts hold one glass each of that chardonnay or bordeaux of a special vintage, while a smooth, tapered handle ensures ease of transport. The board includes chalk for labeling. $39.95. Cribsi.com. Bacon for the win Bacon lovers will love you forever for giving them TBJ Gourmet Bacon Jam, made with real bacon, brown sugar and

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Wall art (above) BIG Wall Décor is a two-part wall art system that makes owning — or gifting — large wall art easy and affordable. Artist-designed work is printed on durable fabric and then inserted tautly into the portable metal frame for a smooth, frameless finish. BWD works with new generation artists to create a variety of oversized art pieces from 24”x 24” up to 72”x108”. Hyuuuuge! From $125. BigWallDecor.com.   Queen on a tree House of Diamonds’ What a Drag Ornaments Collection offers eight sparkling drag queen ornaments for the holiday tree — or hell, just leave them up all year! Handcraft

House of Aberfeldy scotch (above) Known as “The Golden Dram” because of its water source, the Pitilie Burn, House of Aberfeldy is an ideal gift for all scotch and spirits lovers. Consider any of the below marques, with options for everyone, no matter where they are on their whisky journey. The House of Aberfeldy includes: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old, a smooth dram that features a honeyed sweetness paired with notes of spiced vanilla, fudge and pineapple, $60; the 16 Year Old, a perfectly-aged whisky rich with notes of honey, dark chocolate and undertones of fruitcake, $144; The 21 Year Old, offering a complex flavor with notes of honey paired perfectly with the flavors of toasted coconut and dried fruits, $224. Sold at major liquor retailers. Aberfeldy.com.   Wolf Point Straight Bourbon This single barrel release has flavors and characters unique to the individua

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Normal People star Paul Mescal and Fleabag’s Andrew Scott are set to star in the new LGBTQ+ film Strangers. 

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Last year the U.S. saw a devastating record set; at least 57 transgender and gender-nonconforming people died violently in 2021. The trend continues this year, with at least 32 transgender and gender-nonconforming people having died violently so far in 2022. Three of the 2022 victims — Marisela Castro and Paloma Vasquez of Houston and Cypress Ramos of Lubbock — were murdered in Texas, where Republican elected officials continue to target the transgender/gender-queer community with discriminatory laws. On Sunday, Nov. 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Northaven Church, at 11211 Preston Road, joins with Oak Lawn United Methodist and Lakewood United Methodist to hold services to remember and honor the victims of anti-transgender violence. The service starts at 5 p.m.

Time to talk turkey, men: Thanksgiving dinner for an average American family gathering of 10 this year — according to the USDA — has skyrocketed yet another cavity-wincing 17 percent, from what was already a record-breaker last year. Remember way back in quaint 2020, during our first COVID Thanksgiving, when that uninvited bitch — Old Skull-&-Bones herself, Rona — pulled up a permanent chair to the table? Well, in those good old day

Donald Trump’s alleged mistress Stormy Daniels is set to host a new gay dating reality show For The Love of DILFs.

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In a massive win for LGBTQ+ rights, the US Senate has voted in favour of the Respect for Marriage Act.

The queens delivered their best standup routine on the penultimate episode of Drag Race UK season four.