#Pride #LGBTQ
Tampa Pride cheapened by police contingent and harassed by Fundies but still went strong

On the 29th of March, Tampa Pride again took to Ybor City streets. Allowing police participation was especially inappropriate this year. The same Hillsborough County Sheriff's department that harasses sex workers and may be ordered to close down Gay clubs as Trumpism spreads was still welcome in Pride!

A second sour note was sounded by a few Christian nationalists who mixed with the crowd to preach lies and hate, but didn't gain any apparent converts. Their numbers were in the single digits.

For all that the parade was big and boisterous. The crowd looked thinner than in past years, unknown if that's due to mass LGBTQ flight out of Florida, people still here but keeping their heads down, or just where I was standing along the parade route near the finish.

Dass #Ungarn jetzt den Einsatz von Systemen zur biometrischen Gesichtserkennung für die Identifizierung von Teilnehmern der #Pride erlaubt, ist ebenso schockierend wie es absehbar war. Die KI-Verordnung der EU lässt Orbán genug Schlupflöcher, um genau das zu tun.

Bürgerrechtsorganisationen wie @edri und auch Abgeordnete des EU-Parlaments hatten vor genau so einem Szenario gewarnt als diese Ausnahmen im Gesetz landeten.

https://netzpolitik.org/2024/ki-verordnung-biometrische-massenueberwachung-ohne-wenn-und-aber/#biometrische-ueberwachung:Artikel

"Hungary has banned Pride events, permitting the use of facial recognition technology to target participants.

Yet last month, neo-Nazis held their annual gathering in Budapest with no objections from Viktor Orbán's government.

This is why we call it gender fascism."

https://crimethinc.com/GenderSelfDetermination

And Maja is still there
#FreeMaja #UngarnFoltert

#BudapestKomplex #Antifa #CSD #pride #LGBTQ

This skeet by the wonderful Vivian Jenna Wilson explains so much about why Elon Musk is so salty about trans people in general. He literally paid to have only sons, and then it turns out one of his children is a woman after all...

I cannot imagine the sheer amount courage that Vivian must have, defying her deadbeat biological father who just happens to be the richest man on earth, with quite literally every fibre of her being. May we all find strength like her to stand proud and tall in the face of the current transmisic shitstorm.

#ElonMusk #VivianJennaWilson #trans #transgender #IVF #pride #defiance

Ein ungarisches Gesetz verbietet #Pride-Events und ermöglicht Gesichtserkennung von Teilnehmenden. Die EU-Abgeordnete Ilaria Salis nennt dies eine »Tyrannei«. Trotzdem soll der Budapest Pride Ende Juni stattfinden. https://www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1189931.repression-in-ungarn-organisatoren-des-budapest-pride-sprechen-von-faschismus.html

All we want is basic respect 🏳️‍⚧️

#queer #lgbtqia #lgbti #transgender #nonbinary #pride #prideisaprotest #activism #anarchatransfeminism

#Pride parade in #Wellington today!
The weather is a tad shit, but that's not too big a problem I think, looks to stay mostly dry.
And I got an umbrella (a pink one!)

Getting ready for Cape Town pride. Made both the shirt and the sign this morning!

#pride #nonbinary #SouthAfrica

Good night, #Pixelfed! 🌃😴

As I head to bed, feel free to show my profile some love while I sleep 😊. Being gender-fluid is a big part of who I am 🏳️‍⚧️.

Sleep well and dream big! 😴💤

Love you all so much! 💞

#GenderFluidity #GenderFluid #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBT #Pride #SelfLove #LoveIsLove

Local Westfield getting its #pride on. Pride is a big deal in Sydney

🏳️‍🌈 If You’re LGBTQ+ Like Me, Read This! 🌈

As a gender-fluid person, I recently created an Instagram account to explore how the algorithm works. I wanted to see what kind of content it would show me if I actively engaged with LGBTQ+ creators and hashtags.

Over the past few weeks, I intentionally liked and followed LGBTQ+ posts to get into that part of the algorithm. What I saw was deeply upsetting, but let me be clear: this was my experience, and yours might be different.

If you’re curious about what’s out there, here’s what I did:

1. Open Instagram.
2. Search for any post about transgender issues or LGBTQ+ topics.
3. Scroll through the comments.

For me, the comments were filled with hateful, harmful, and cruel rhetoric directed at people like us. It was heartbreaking to see so much ignorance and bigotry. 🤮

That said, your experience might not be the same, you may see supportive and uplifting content instead. But for me, it was a stark reminder of how much hate now exists on Instagram.

If you’ve had enough of Instagram after seeing this (trust me, I get it), here’s how you can delete your account:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Accounts Center > Personal Details.
4. Tap Account Ownership and Control > Deactivation or Deletion.
5. Choose the account you want to delete and select Delete Account.
6. Follow the steps, confirm with your password, and tap Continue.

Instagram gives you 30 days to change your mind before it permanently deletes your account.

#Disgusting #Harmful #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #LGBT #Pride #LoveIsLove #Equality #Queer #Gay #Lesbian #Bisexual #Transgender #Asexual #Pansexual #NonBinary #TwoSpirit #GenderFluidity #GenderFluid #Intersex #Progress #Community #ChosenFamily #LoveWins #CelebratePride #LGBTQRights #QueerVisibility #OutAndProud #Acceptance

Work work work 🎵🎶

#fediverse #blog #model #lgbtq #queer #gay #photography #photo #music #pride

I've spent the past week getting to know myself better and doing some self care.

I am proud to come out as a gay man.

I never thought I'd have the courage to do this and I really want to thank the fediverse for helping me be comfortable with who I really am.

I love you guys ❤️ #pride

Mal sehen wie schnell Starbucks, UBS, EY etc folgen...alle ihre DEI-Programme einstellen. #Pride Sponsoring zurückziehen.

Wird Netflix aufspringen und #
#LGBTQ-Charaktere streichen aus Serien?

It's so pathetic dass es wieder lustig ist. Was ist die richtige Antwort auf so viel Rückgratslosigkeit?

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Our Pride flag was torn off the house and trashed while we were away. Again.

So, a new one has been ordered. PLUS some flashy, extremely gay coloured floodlights to shine brightly on said new flag.

Tear it down, it comes back three times more queer.

YOU SURE YOU WANT TO PLAY THIS GAME WITH ME, MOTHERFUCKERS?! 😂

#lgbtq #lgbt #pride #queer

Hateful people tore our #Pride flag off our house again.

Well, it’s back.

This time, with two bright spotlights pointing at it because fuck them.

Next time, it’s coming back with a speaker that plays “It’s Raining Men” whenever someone gets within 10 meters.

Love doesn’t die that easily, motherfuckers.
#lgbt #lgbtq

Edit: Song changed from YMCA now that we’ve learned the Village People like Nazi fascists.

Pansexual pride earrings!

💗💛🩵

Fringe Earrings--
https://cvkvlv.com/products/pansexual-pride-arrow-brick-stitch-fringe-beaded-earrings

Fringe Earrings (Minis)--
https://cvkvlv.com/products/pansexual-pride-arrow-minis-brick-stitch-fringe-beaded-earrings

Loop Earrings--
https://cvkvlv.com/products/pansexual-pride-beaded-loop-earrings

#Pan #Pansexual #Pride #LGBTQ #Queer #Earrings #Beadwork #Indigenous #Native #Art #IndigenousArt

Custom #Pride dangles with clip-on hoop findings

#Trans #Lesbian #LGBTQ #Queer #TwoSpirit #Earrings #Beadwork #IndigenousArt #Indigenous #Native #Mvskoke

#Pride minis!

Non-Binary Pride Arrow (Minis) Fringe Earrings--
https://cvkvlv.com/products/non-binary-pride-arrow-minis-brick-stitch-fringe-beaded-earrings

Lesbian Pride Arrow (Minis) Fringe Earrings--
https://cvkvlv.com/products/lesbian-pride-arrow-minis-brick-stitch-fringe-beaded-earrings

Rainbow Pride Arrow (Minis) Fringe Earrings--
https://cvkvlv.com/products/rainbow-pride-arrow-minis-brick-stitch-fringe-beaded-earrings

#LGBTQ #Gay #Lesbian #Trans #Nonbinary #TwoSpirit #2S #Rainbow

Source: The Lumberjack - Oct 20, 2023

From the article: "The constant hate and fear-mongering of queer people portrayed in the news greatly impact the mental health and well-being of those in the community. The news should dedicate more coverage to the positives of the LGBTQ+ community.

"With how supportive and open the queer community is, it’s genuinely disheartening to see how we get portrayed. Drag shows and school clubs bring people together to uplift one another in a safe place, regardless of how someone identifies.

"However, if queer people are not exposed to these safe spaces and only ever see the lies and hate spread about their community, they may be hesitant to be open about themselves. Negative media coverage can contribute to a diminished sense of hope and confidence a person may have regarding coming out."

#Media #NewsMedia #SocialMedia
#Pride #AcceptanceMatters #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIAPlus #Lesbian #Gay #Bisexual #Transgender #Queer #Intersex #Asexual #NonBinary

https://www.jackcentral.org/opinion/negative-media-harms-lgbtq-mental-health/article_e99721ec-6f93-11ee-919e-c7282daee24c.html

Queer media really needs to tone down the "trigger" headlines and focus more the facts so the community is better prepared to protect itself.

#Media #NewsMedia #SocialMedia
#Pride #AcceptanceMatters #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIAPlus #Lesbian #Gay #Bisexual #Transgender #Queer #Intersex #Asexual #NonBinary

Nancy Mace is so out of her league. Sarah McBride is a star.
https://mastodon.world/@cindyweinstein/113510373741376921
h/t @cindyweinstein
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#SarahMcBride
#Pride

The Global Suppression of Online #LGBTQ+ Speech Continues https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/06/global-suppression-online-lgbtq-speech-continues #pride #censorship #censura

Favorite #queer stories from Greek mythology for #MythologyMonday

4.
Dionysos and Ampelos

I think this is the most beautiful (even if tragic) love story in Greek mythology. Nonnus tells it in detail. The young Satyr Ampelos is Dionysos' first love. When he dies in an accident, Dionysos gireves for him so deeply that he is allowed to turn into the fist vine instead of going to the Underworld. They stay together, and Ampelos makes Dionysos who he is - god of wine and life.

#mythology #Pride

Favorite #queer stories from Greek mythology for #MythologyMonday

3.
When Apollo takes revenge for the death of his son Asclepius, he is exiled to serve a mortal man for a year. He serves King Admetos, and falls in love with him. After his year of service he helps Admetos win his wife Alkestis - another great Greek love story.

My point is, this is probably the only story of unrequited love about Apollo where he unselfishly helps his beloved, instead of assault or revenge.

#mythology #Pride

Favorite #queer stories from Greek mythology for #MythologyMonday

2.
Eurybarus and the Lamia

This is a classic "dashing hero saves sacrificial virgin from dragon" type story, except gay.
When Delphi is threatened by a Lamia, the locals decide to sacrifice a young man named Alcyoneus to the monster. However, a hero named Eurybaros happens to pass by, sees the youth, and falls in love with him. He takes his place, kills the monster, saves the city. Happy end.

#mythology #Pride

Favorite #queer stories from Greek mythology for #MythologyMonday

1.

Kyknos is a vain and curel prince who likes to set impossible tasks for his lovers. Eventually everyone leaves him except for Phylius. He's a bit of a himbo, good-natured and naive. He fulfills all the impossible quests with the help of the deified Herakles.

Eventually Herakles sends him a message saying he deserves better, and Phylius leaves Kyknos for good.

Yay for getting out of toxic relationships :D

#mythology #Pride

The Change series by Rachel Manija Brown and Sherwood Smith is my favorite YA fantasy.

By "fantasy" I mean post-apocalyptic western with mutant superpowers :D

This series does diversity right. It's part of the setting. The story also features a very cute throuple, a demisexual main character, and realistic depiction of PTSD. And yes, it's well written and exciting. Final book out in October.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753KXMV3?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1718896357&sr=1-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin

#YA #fantasy #books #amreading #reading #bookstodon #pride #representation

Check out this AWESOME #Pride flag made by @rachellense !!!!
It’s using #NASA images to create a #ProgressPride flag!

See the AltText for the details on all the #astrophotography images that went into it!
#Pride2024

I made a rainbow of (some of the many) birds that have documented same sex pairs and behavior.

Scarlet ibis
Guianan cock-of-the-rock (yes really)
Peach-faced lovebird
White fronted amazon
Satin bowerbird
Pukeko

(Source and citations: Biological exuberance by Bruce Bagemihl)

Happy #PrideMonth 😄🌈
#pride #lgbtq #birds #rainbow #nature

I love Love LOVE that they're so terrified of us!! 👬 💞 👭

#Queer #LGBT #Pride #Rainbow #Florida #Fascism