Top Stories from Advocate.com for 09/21/2023

[View this email in your browser]( Top Stories from [Advocate.com]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( [Pentagon Says It'll Review Cases of LGBTQ+ Vets Who Were Denied Honorable Discharges: Report]( [LGBTQ military at Pride parade]A number of LGBTQ+ veterans who were discharged without honor from the military over their sexuality may have their honor returned under a program announced Wednesday by the Defense Department on the 12th anniversary of the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell." Doing so would allow these veterans to access a host of services they are currently not able to receive such as health care and tuition assistance for college. [Read on »]( [Batman Book Author Scolded for Saying 'Gay' in Georgia School District]( [Marc Tyler Nobleman, Batman, and book cover]The author of a book on the Batman comics has gotten in trouble with school officials in Georgia because he mentioned a gay person in a presentation to fifth-graders. [Read on »]( [Art Exhibit Explores Code-Switching Through a Queer Modern Lens]( While he’s been a successful working artist — and podiatric surgeon — for decades now, Don Hershman’s artwork in recent years feels more invigorated and inspired than ever. His last sold-out show in New York, "[Donald and Victor: Under The Influence]( was a thought-provoking and loving tribute to his former partner who passed away due to HIV-related complications in 2001. [Read on »]( [Dixon Dallas Gets Candid on Rising Stardom, Handling Critics, and Sexuality]( [Dixon Dallas]In a recent sit-down with ET Canada’s Dallas Dixon — an encounter that had both laughing over their similar names — emerging country artist Dixon Dallas shed light on his career trajectory, his interactive style of dealing with haters, and the swirling questions regarding his sexuality. [Read on »]( [Lauren Boebert's 'Rude, Disruptive' Behavior Isn't Surprising, Says Local News Anchor]( [Kyle Clark and Lauren Boebert]A Denver news anchor has called U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert out for her recent disruptive behavior at a local theater and pointed out that it’s nothing new for her. [Read on »]( [Missouri Transgender Girl Wins Homecoming Queen and the Right Loses It]( [Chaya Raichik, Libs of TikTok and Ball gowns]The recent crowning of [Missouri]( teen Tristan Young as homecoming queen at Oak Park High School in Kansas City has stirred a fiery debate online. [Read on »]( [What Would One Million Moms Think of Boebert, Greene, and Noem?]( If you’re of a certain age, did you think 20 years ago, let’s say, that the leading presidential candidate for a major party was found liable for sexual abuse and forcibly touching a woman? Or constantly maligning women by calling them "nasty," "dogs," and "slobs" or by bragging about grabbing their private parts? [Read on »]( [Advocate Subscription]( [Advocate Channel]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:newsletters@pridemedia.com) Copyright © 2023 equalpride, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: newsletters@pridemedia.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.