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Gay anthems
The song 'Milkshake Man' by Go-Jo is released, potentially becoming part of the gay anthem repertoire.
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| 2025 |
Gay anthems
Release of 'Stonewall 1969' by Sonic Panda, commemorating the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ rights history.
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| 2024 |
Larries
Louis Tomlinson continued to speak out against the Larry conspiracy theory, further distancing himself from the speculative relationship narrative.
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| February 15 2024 |
Same-sex marriage in tribal nations in the United States
An effort to amend the tribal code to remove language restricting marriage to opposite-sex couples was defeated, maintaining the existing ban on same-sex marriage.
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| 2023 |
Homonationalism
The Indian Government's Ministry of Social Justice appointed scholar Giti Thadani to the National Council for Transgender Persons, amid controversies related to allegations of Islamophobic tweets.
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| 2023 |
LGBTQ community
Ongoing debates continue about the precise wording and inclusivity of the LGBTQ initialism.
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| 2023 |
Same-sex marriage in tribal nations in the United States
Delaware Nation and Wind River Reservation jurisdictions were removed from the list of Tribal jurisdictions under federal Courts of Indian Offenses.
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| 2023 |
LGBTQ rights in the Navajo Nation
A second bill to address same-sex marriage was introduced and passed its initial readings in the Navajo Nation legislative process.
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| 2023 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Matthew Rettenmund discussed in 2023 how Madonna is 'frequently rejected' by newer generations, indicating a decline in her acceptance as a gay icon.
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| 2023 |
Madonna as a gay icon
The Washington Post explored how various gay icons, including Madonna, have been referred to as 'mother(s)' in the context of Internet culture.
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| 2023 |
Madonna as a gay icon
In early 2023, Madonna recognized the support she received from queer people and people of color, acknowledging her indebtedness to the LGBTQ+ community for their role in her career.
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| 2023 |
Larries
Louis Tomlinson described the Larry conspiracy theory as 'childish'.
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| May 2023 |
Same-sex marriage in tribal nations in the United States
The Choctaw Constitutional Court ruled that Choctaw Nation members have a right to marry, regardless of gender, overturning a previous ban on same-sex marriage. The ruling was prompted by an adoptive couple who were eligible to adopt under federal law but not under tribal law.
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| February 2023 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Kim Petras, the first openly transgender woman to win a Grammy Award, thanked Madonna in her acceptance speech for fighting for LGBTQ rights, stating, 'I don't think I could be here without Madonna.'
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| 2022 |
Gay anthems
Beyoncé releases 'Break My Soul' and Renaissance album, widely celebrated as a gay liberation and pride musical statement.
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| 2022 |
LGBTQ rights in the Navajo Nation
A bill was introduced to repeal the same-sex marriage ban and recognize same-sex unions in the Navajo Nation.
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| 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
With the release of 'Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)', Jon Caramanica from The New York Times commented on how both Madonna and another singer had been criticized by queer critics while highlighting Madonna's ongoing engagement with queer culture.
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| 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
In the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, contestants performed in 'Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical', which chronicled her major accomplishments and contributions to the LGBT community.
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| 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Retrospectively, Madonna stated that she has slept with 'a good handful' of women throughout her life.
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| 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Queerty editors ranked 'The Immaculate Collection' among albums essential in shaping LGBTQ culture, describing it as a must-have in the record collection of any gold star gay.
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| 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
During NYC Pride, Madonna declared New York City as 'the best place in the world because of the queer people here', reinforcing her support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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| 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
A special show named 'Madonna Made Me Gay' was dedicated to her during the Feast Festival.
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| 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Writer Thomas Dyja highlighted Madonna's public dalliance with Sandra Bernhard as part of the cultural phenomenon known as lesbian chic, alongside other notable figures such as Martina Navratilova and k.d. lang.
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| 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Billboard staff included 'Vogue' in their list of the '60 Top LGBTQ Anthems of All Time,' further affirming its status as a defining piece of queer culture.
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| 2022 |
Larries
Louis Tomlinson publicly commented on Larry fan fiction, stating that he finds it 'weird' but acknowledges he cannot prevent its creation, expressing a resigned attitude towards the fan-created narratives.
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| 2022 |
Larries
Kaitlyn Tiffany published a book about One Direction fandom, 'Everything I need I get from you: how fangirls created the Internet as we know it', which dedicates two chapters to the Larries phenomenon.
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| December 21 2022 |
Same-sex marriage in tribal nations in the United States
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe revised its family court code to define marriage as a contract between two persons, regardless of sex, creating a legal framework that recognizes same-sex marriages.
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| October 2022 |
Gay anthems
Sam Smith and Kim Petras top the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Unholy', marking the first time two consecutive number one songs were performed by out queer artists
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| October 22 2022 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Madonna sparked social media reactions after posting a TikTok video with the caption, 'If I miss, I'm Gay,' in which she throws panties toward a wastebasket but 'intentionally' misses; this video was posted two days before National Coming Out Day.
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| May 25 2022 |
Same-sex marriage in tribal nations in the United States
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians legalized same-sex marriage by changing their family law wording from 'man and wife' and 'one man and one woman' to 'two persons', explicitly in response to the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision.
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| April 18 2022 |
Same-sex marriage in tribal nations in the United States
The Chickasaw Nation amended its Code to allow marriage between any two individuals, removing previous language that barred recognition of same-sex marriages. This revision repealed Section 6-101.9, which had previously stated that same-sex marriages would not be recognized as valid within the Chickasaw Nation.
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| 2021 |
Homosocialization
A follow-up survey revealed similar challenges for LGBT students, showing little change from the 2003 study, with 68% experiencing negative remarks and 68% feeling unsafe in school environments.
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| 2021 |
LGBTQ community
Gallup survey found that 7.1% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ or something other than straight/heterosexual.
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| 2021 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Madonna received criticism for using the hashtag '#DidItFirst' after Lil Nas X kissed a male dancer, although Lil Nas X defended her by stating, 'me and Madonna are friends. It's a joke.'
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| 2020 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Encouraged fans through an Instagram story to sign a petition against anti-LGBTQ legislation.
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| 2020 |
Madonna as a gay icon
British writer Matthew Todd recalled Madonna's celebrity status, noting that she brought gay culture directly into the living rooms of the public and frequently spoke about homophobia in interviews.
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| 2020 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Gonçalves noted in an analysis that since the start of her career, Madonna had chosen to hire diverse dancers, including homosexuals, Latinos, and Blacks, reflecting identities that were often overlooked in mainstream culture.
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| July 2020 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Madonna revealed that she was fined $1 million by the Russian government for promoting homosexuality during her tour, a fine she never paid.
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| 2019 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Performed a surprise appearance at the Stonewall Inn, continuing her support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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| 2019 |
Sexuality and gender in Zapotec Oaxaca
Vogue México published an article titled 'Muxes: El Tercer Género Que Vive en México Desde Tiempo Inmemoriales' by author Karina Gonzalez Ulloa, further exploring muxe identity and culture.
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| 2019 |
Homonationalism
An event at SOAS, London was disrupted by masked individuals with a rainbow flag protesting about Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, using LGBT rhetoric in a nationalist context.
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| 2019 |
LGBTQ community
A survey called 'Mapping the Void: Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Experiences in Hamilton' was conducted in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with 906 respondents detailing sexual orientation demographics.
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| 2019 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Gage referred to Madonna as 'the biggest gay icon of the 20th century' in his writings.
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| 2019 |
Madonna as a gay icon
GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis noted that Madonna's music and art have been life-saving outlets for LGBTQ people, and her affirming words and actions have changed countless hearts and minds.
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| 2019 |
Madonna as a gay icon
Samuel R. Murrian from Parade described Madonna's connection to the LGBTQ community as 'unique' and 'historic'.
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