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LINK IN BIO ✍️ rsisk8191 It’s not hard to see why Critchelow was so taken by Feed Louisville. The nonprofit works to combat food injustice by collecting leftover or otherwise to-be-thrown-out ingredients from local restaurants and retailers, repurposing them into complete meals and dispersing them across the community via partner organizations. When the organization first started during the pandemic, it worked only with restaurants that found themselves with an excess of ingredients at the end of the day. Now, Feed Louisville partners with even more restaurants in addition to Dare to Care Food Bank, major grocery stores and more.
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LINK IN BIO ✍🏻 @thesydnihampton on @mslexilove At the beginning of all of this, my drag mother was Nomi Love. She took me under her wing when I needed it the most. At that time, I literally needed a drag house. You know, a lot of times people talk about drag families. I don’t think they really know what a drag family is these days; because those days your drag mom was literally your MOM. It would be someone [who could tell] you to “shut up, sit down and behave” as she would say. And you would.⁠
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My current drag mom, Jessica Dimon, was like… my auntie. I was whirling and twirling and just chaotic and Nomi was the only one who could keep me at bay. Thank god she did. I had lots of people like Penny [Tration,] Leah Halston and Dee Ranged — oh my god.⁠
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They literally changed my perspective on what performing and drag could be like- absolutely incredible! I remember my first ever true drag show I saw was at the Dock Complex in Cinci and the first queen I saw on the stage was Mirage Love and she did Sweet Dreams by Beyonce in this Chinese nightgown, midnight blue and she had chopsticks throughout her hair- like fifty of them — and it was the most mesmerizing, incredible moment of my life. I thought,
LINK IN BIO Comedian Matteo Lane @matteolane is set to take the stage at the Brown Theater on Feb 8, though he might not quite master the local pronunciation of “Louisville” (Looavul or Luhvul). With a packed schedule, he won’t have much time to explore, but he assured Queer Kentucky he’ll make time to try the city’s legendary Hot Brown. We caught up with Lane to talk about his upcoming show and what fans can expect.
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LINK IN BIO ✍️ Originally published by The 19th @19thnews 🏳️‍⚧️ Hospitals, clinics and medical schools that provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth are at risk of losing federal funding if they continue providing that care, according to a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The order would, if enacted as such, force those hospitals and clinics to choose between staying open or providing specialized care to a small number of patients — and could essentially impose a nationwide ban for youth care.⁠
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The order is likely to be quickly challenged in court. Like most executive orders, it lays out rule-making that federal agencies need to undertake within 30 to 60 days, meaning that it does not go into immediate effect. However, LGBTQ+ advocates are worried that any federal policy attempting to restrict gender-affirming care will cause a chilling effect among providers, causing people to lose care anyway.⁠
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LINK IN BIO ✍️ @belletownsendky Why the Future of Same-Sex Marriage is Still in Question : Same-sex marriage became legal across the United States on June 26, 2015, thanks to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. This landmark decision was a victory for LGBTQIA+ rights, affirming that same-sex couples have the same fundamental right to marry just like anyone else.⁠
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However, this hard-won progress now feels uncertain. In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ending federal protections for abortion rights. Both cases, Roe and Obergefell, rest on similar legal principles, particularly the constitutional right to privacy. With the Court’s willingness to revisit established precedents and the inauguration of Donald Trump in 2025 adding further uncertainty, many are questioning the future of marriage equality and LGBTQIA+ rights more broadly.
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LINK IN BIO ✍️ @belletownsendky After Roe was overturned in 2022, Sam Bowling found herself uncertain, confused, and concerned about whether this could lead to the overturning of Obergefell v. Hodges. A community organizer, Bowling finds comfort in action. She began researching protections available to her and her wife outside of marriage, but found conflicting advice. Feeling overwhelmed, she thought, “If I’m this overwhelmed, I can’t imagine how other people are feeling too. If I’m already going to do this work to figure this out for me and my family, why not make this information as accessible and widely available as possible?”
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