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11 of the cutest LGBTI family Instagram accounts

11 of the cutest LGBTI family Instagram accounts

Whether you’re looking to become a parent, or simply need an extra hit of adorable photos in your life, these couples and their kids capture the fun, the mess, and the beauty of everyday family life.

But with more than 100,000 uses of hashtags including ‘#gayfamily’, ‘#twomoms’, and even the fantastic ‘#gayby’ across Instagram, allow us to pick a selection of the cutest accounts to keep your eye on, as they show the 🌎 that 🍼💍👬👦<img src=” class=”wp-smiley” style=”height: 1em; max-height: 1em;” /><img src=” class=”wp-smiley” style=”height: 1em; max-height: 1em;” /> 🌈can exist!

1. Kordale and Kaleb

Kordale and Kaleb shot to internet fame last year when this family mirror selfie went viral. As well as plenty of adorable photos of their daily routine, the couple regularly post photos from their modelling career. Bonus.

 

2. Some Families

Cuteness overload from children’s book publisher Some Families, who share family snaps when users send them over. Expect to see single parents, couples, children, grandparents, and people of all sexual orientations and genders at various stages of their parenting journey.

#cutenessoverload We love to repost your family pictures just add #somefamilies if you want us to share #twomums #twodads #gaymum #gaydad supporter of #equality 💙 Or just send them to us directly. 😘 #somepeoplehavetwodads. Get your copy of our childrensbooks at www.somefamilies.net #gay #gaydads #gayfamily #gayfather #coparents #cutekidsclub #gayfathers #equality #gayparenting #singledad #twodads #bidad #lgbt #cute #lgbtfamily #loveislove #queer #coparent #queerfamily #ivf #surrogacy #loveislove <img src=” class=”wp-smiley” style=”height: 1em; max-height: 1em;” /> #cutepicture <img src=” class=”wp-smiley” style=”height: 1em; max-height: 1em;” /> @bryan.gopz #modernfamily A photo posted by Somefamilies.net (@somefamilies) on Jul 24, 2015 at 12:12am PDT

 

3. Mel Roy

When Mel and partner Vanessa shared these pictures of their mirror image pregnancies, the internet did a double take. Now the couple’s second baby has been born, expect beautiful family shots, and tips for getting back in shape after pregnancy.

Trading places 😍 A photo posted by Mel Roy (@therealmelroy) on Feb 13, 2015 at 6:16am PST

 

4. Queer mama

Vlogger Hayley and her wife win the award for the cutest couple ever as they share their journey of choosing a sperm donor, working through morning sickness, and approaching the birth. A helpful guide to what it’s really like to be pregnant – with the added benefit of seeing a window into their beautiful relationship. They’ve got a great dog too. Always helps.

Family walk on the hill! So lucky to live near such a gorgeous vista. Love this city. #26weeks #sanfrancisco #bernalhill

A photo posted by Queer Mama (@queer_mama) on May 17, 2015 at 12:03pm PDT

 

5. Two gay papas

Bud Lake and his husband are trapped in Thailand with their daughter Carmen, after their surrogate realized she was carrying a baby for a gay couple. Follow their account for updates on their progress of bringing Carmen back home.

 

6. Eli Bendet-Taicher

If you’re newly single, Eli’s loved-up Instagram might not be the one for you. But don’t worry, as well as perfectly shot pictures of him and his partner and a fair few portions of #instafood, you’ll also be treated to a handful of smiling photos of his gorgeous girls.

  #gays #gaydads #gayswithkids #beard #gaybeard #gayparents #gaycouple #eliandido #hotguys #hotel #HerodsHotelTelAviv #Herods #TelAviv #israel #vacation #Birthday #birthdayparty #birthdayboy @bendettaicher #instagay #IAmConnected   A photo posted by Eli Bendet-Taicher (@dr.elibt) on Jul 22, 2015 at 2:56pm PDT

 

7. Camille Marshall

Prepare yourself for #babyspam, Camille warns, as she and her wife prepare for the arrival of their first child. But until that moment, absorb the monochrome shots and fantastic composition of their photos – it’s a designer’s paradise.

 

8. Ricky Martin

Sure, there are plenty of photos of his international singing career, and if selfies aren’t your thing, you’re best off steering clear of Ricky’s Instagram. But occasionally he’ll post a gem like this one. Click follow: your parental instincts will thank you for it.

  School break! Bonding time.   A photo posted by Ricky (@ricky_martin) on Jun 10, 2015 at 12:24pm PDT

 

9. Mita Gibson

Swimming, canoeing, skiing – Mita and her wife share pictures of their athletic hobbies, as well as snapshots into their family life. Mita also does her bit for trans advocacy, calling out haters by posting their abusive messages online for all to see.

 

10. Arielle Middleton

Married with three kids, Arielle says she’s ‘trying to stay sane’ in her hectic life. So don’t be surprised by the chaotic beauty she’s capturing in her photos of her relationship, her pregnancy, and her kids’ antics.

11. Portia the pug

Because ‘family’ doesn’t have to mean ‘children’. Bet all the other Instapugs you’re following aren’t such keen supporters of marriage equality…

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Cristiano Ronaldo Got Spread Wide; Harry Potter Star Posted The Creepiest Underwear Photo Ever

Cristiano Ronaldo Got Spread Wide; Harry Potter Star Posted The Creepiest Underwear Photo Ever

This week, Nick Jonas got chained up in a room full of gay men,  Keith Urban was a huge Dolly Parton fan as a boy and Jake Shears told us whether he plans to get married. Here’s what happened recently on Instagram:

 

Creative casting alert: EJ Johnson will soon be seen in the remake of Pretty Woman.

Please bore someone else with your cameras….. #notime #teamthis

A photo posted by EJ Johnson (@ejjohnson_) on Jul 17, 2015 at 3:46pm PDT

  Quick somebody! Harry Louis is drowning and needs mouth-to-mouth!

Laverne Cox wants some fries with that shake.

A photo posted by Laverne Cox (@lavernecox) on Jul 21, 2015 at 8:22am PDT

This week in what’s Johnny Weir wearing is brought to you by Ver-sayce.

Thankful for a wonderful month in Asia! To all my fans and friends in Japan, China and Indonesia, I love you! A photo posted by JOHNNY WEIR (@johnnygweir) on Jul 20, 2015 at 10:32pm PDT

Hey Steve Grand, the ’70s called…

A photo posted by Steve Grand (@stevegrandmusic) on Jul 21, 2015 at 10:20pm PDT

Let us know if you need a swim buddy, Ben Cohen

A photo posted by Ben Cohen (@bencohenstandup) on Jul 18, 2015 at 9:09am PDT

You know it’s winter Down Under if the Burgess brothers are all covered up.

We will be interviewing as a team…. @thomasburgess ????: @phoebehooke

A photo posted by George Burgess (@george.burgess) on Jul 23, 2015 at 12:31am PDT

Terry Miller is teaching a new dog some old tricks.

Swim day with #LilPeppiCoconuts and @mrturk. #mrturkclub A photo posted by Terry Miller (@terrysphots) on Jul 22, 2015 at 11:36pm PDT

Taye Diggs enjoys life on planet Hedwig.

#PlanetHedwig

A video posted by Taye Diggs (@tayediggsinsta) on Jul 22, 2015 at 8:00pm PDT

Ashley Parker Angel is going to keep this brief.

I’ll keep this caption brief ???????? #Day76 #100DaysOfFitness #fit #fitspo #fitfam #fitness #fitnessjourney #workout #gym #abs #progress #gymlife #ashtags A photo posted by Ashley Parker Angel (@ashley_parker_angel) on Jul 22, 2015 at 5:50pm PDT

Jake Shears is ready for his curtain call.

Tuesday night Stalkings

A photo posted by @jakeshears on Jul 21, 2015 at 8:51pm PDT

Adam Lambert took a refreshing dip.

SWIMMIN HOLE! A photo posted by ADAMLAMBERT (@adamlambert) on Jul 21, 2015 at 4:39pm PDT

Barbra Streisand‘s got nothing to be of…except not posting this awesome #TBT of her and the Bee Gees sooner.

Barbra poses with the Bee Gees after their concert. #barbra #barbraarchives #barbrastreisand #beegees

A photo posted by Matt (@babsdude) on Jul 23, 2015 at 4:40am PDT

Tyson Beckford lives to tease.

Thrist Trap Tyson #teamtyson #summersexy #abs A photo posted by Tyson C. Beckford (@tysoncbeckford) on Jul 22, 2015 at 9:07pm PDT

Next to fully unclothed, this is our second favorite way we like to see Cristiano Ronaldo pose.

A photo posted by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Jul 23, 2015 at 1:56am PDT

Andy Cohen is ready to lip sync for his effing life.

A photo posted by Andy Cohen (@bravoandy) on Jul 23, 2015 at 4:13pm PDT

And the winner of the creepiest underwear pic of all time is… Matthew Lewis!

Jeremy Kinser

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Cowboy Kurtis Wolfe Explains Why He Loves Being a Rentboy In the Lone Star State: VIDEO

Cowboy Kurtis Wolfe Explains Why He Loves Being a Rentboy In the Lone Star State: VIDEO

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Professional escort, adult performer and country lover Kurtis Wolfe explains why he loves escorting as part of Rentboy.com’s #LoveWhatIDo story series. The studly Wolfe is a cowboy residing in Austin, Texas, and despite the social stigma associated with escorts, Wolfe says he legitimately loves what he does, highlighting the perks of traveling and connecting with clients.

Watch the handsome cowboy explain his escorting below:

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Anthony Costello

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WATCH: Ted Cruz Calls Congressional Hearing to Shame 'Supreme Court Activism'

WATCH: Ted Cruz Calls Congressional Hearing to Shame 'Supreme Court Activism'

The Texas Senator and GOP presidential hopeful was all doom-and-gloom at his sparsely attended congressional hearing about the dangers of ‘judicial tyranny.’

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Sunnivie Brydum

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Jason Stuart Talks Being An Out Actor and LGBT Equality (AUDIO)

Jason Stuart Talks Being An Out Actor and LGBT Equality (AUDIO)
This week I talked with Jason Stuart one of the most prolific character actors and an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian. Jason Stuart has been in over 175 films and TV shows and has performed in major LGBT events, the Montreal Comedy Festival, Broadway, Comedy Clubs and to 100,000 people at the Millennium March in Washington D.C. Currently Jason’s in TANGERINE the breakout hit from this year’s Sundance Film Festival which was shot entirely on an iPhone 5S from filmmaker Sean Baker. Jason also just completed a dramatic supporting role as the plantation owner in Nat Turner’s biopic BIRTH OF A NATION from filmmaker Nate Parker who stars in the film along with Armie Hammer. Recently as the National Co-Chair of the Screen Actors Guild-AFTRA LGBT Committee, Jason presented the first ever Transgender Actor Panel at OUTFEST with Alexandra Billings (TRANSPARENT) Mya Taylor (TANGERINE) and D’Lo (SENSE 8). I talked to Jason about his fabulous career and his spin on our LGBT issues.
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When asked what he would like to see happen for LGBT equality in the next few years Stuart stated:

The next issue we’re going to jump on is housing and job discrimination. I remember when I was working for HRC fifteen years ago I was doing a lot of comedy shows for their dinners and I remember people were being quite upset when gay marriage was brought up because they didn’t like the idea; marriage equality had not really been discussed. People thought that was such a big thing and that people would never go for it. Well it took over fifteen years for marriage equality to happen and they weren’t really focused on job discrimination and housing and now those are the next two issues that I’m part of. But what I’m really part of in my own life is trying to do things from where I stand. Eight or nine years ago I became the National Co-Chair of the Screen Actors Guild- AFTRA LGBT Committee and I created that committee with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland who’s the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at Screen Actors Guild-AFTRA and my idea is to create more opportunity for LGBT actors and it’s happening, slowly but surely. It’s not the idea of roles whether gay or straight parts for the person being an openly gay actor, comedian, singer journalist, stunt person, extra, it’s the idea of them being out and being accepted for who they are and being able to compete for jobs the same way out straight counterparts do and that’s something I’m very much part of.

Jason Stuart has appeared in TV shows including Sleepy Hollow, Real Rob, The Secret Life Of The American Teenager, House, Entourage, The Closer, Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Everybody Hates Chris, George Lopez, My Wife & Kids, Charmed and Will & Grace. In film he’s been featured in Gia (w/Angelina Jolie), A Day Without A Mexican, Coffee Date, Vegas Vacation and Kindergarten Cop. Recently he’s appearing in James Franco’s Holy Land and Ira Sach’s Love Is Strange opposite Marisa Tomei, John Lithgow and Alfred Molina. On the comedy scene his new stand up comedy CD I’M THE DADDY AND I HAVE CANDY was just released on CD Baby & iTunes and he’ll be touring with his new show in the fall I’M ONLY GAY ON THE WEEKENDS. Jason will also be appearing in the comedic parody, HUSH UP SWEET CHARLOTTE? premiering in San Francisco at the historic CASTRO THEATRE on October 28th. Jason plays the role of British Journalist Mr Wills in this hilarious remake starring Varla Jean Merman, Matthew Martin, Mink Stole and David Millbern (Also the Producer). Written and Directed by filmmaker Billy Clift. View his award winning web-series, MENTOR which marked his directorial debut now available on his website.
For More Info: jasonstuart.com

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Isn’t Now The Perfect Time For A Wrestling Character To Come Out As Gay?

Isn’t Now The Perfect Time For A Wrestling Character To Come Out As Gay?

Darren-Youngs-real-name-is-Fredrick-Douglas-RosserDarren Young was the first WWE superstar to really come out as being homosexual, but his character in the show is not. At least, we haven’t done anything with it either way — just yet… It could very well pop up in WWE because we are all about what’s relevant, and what’s pop culture, and what people want to see. So if there is an opportunity, we might just take it. I think the big worry that WWE has is that they think their audience is really stupid. So they worry that they’re going to have a character who comes out as gay, and it’s going to be like the Mexican soccer fans in Charlotte chanting [antigay slur] ‘culero’. I think they think that their fans would chant something homophobic at him, and that’s going to get press and make WWE look not progressive…You know, in WWE our storylines are a year long. They don’t go episodic, week to week — they really are the arc from WrestleMania to WrestleMania. So sometimes it takes a little longer than people would like for the seeds to grow. But we’re constantly planting them.”

Stephanie McMahon, WWE’s Chief Brand Officer and sometimes-onscreen villainess, telling The Daily Beast why the character played by Darren Young, who is out in real life, might or might not come out in the wild world of wrestling

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Gay Couple’s Home in New York Vandalized with ‘Jenner Fags’ Graffiti: VIDEO

Gay Couple’s Home in New York Vandalized with ‘Jenner Fags’ Graffiti: VIDEO

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A gay couple living in Wynantskill, New York had their home and car struck by vandals this week.

John Mcenerney said his partner Lyle Houston woke up Thursday morning to discover the spray painted slur on the side of their home. The crude graffiti is difficult to read but “Jenner Fags” appears visible. A window pane in a side door and the window of Houston’s Jeep were also broken.

“You would think my initial gut reaction would be like, ‘oh my God, I fear for my life.,’” said Mcenerney in an interview with WNYT. “I kind of feel more sorry for the person that they felt it was necessary to try to destroy somebody’s house.”

WYNT adds:

Lyle said there was also an incident Monday night, but his pitbull scared away someone he now thinks was trying to break in. The couple says they aren’t scared, they’re just going to remain positive

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Gay Couple’s Home in New York Vandalized with ‘Jenner Fags’ Graffiti: VIDEO

This Incredible Trans Woman Is Challenging The Way We Think About Gender

This Incredible Trans Woman Is Challenging The Way We Think About Gender

Alex Drummond is a 51-year-old transgender woman who works as a psychotherapist and photographer in Wales.

Drummoud recently began making waves on an international level due to her articulate, scholarly understanding of transgender identity, as well as one significant physical trait — a fully, bushy, beautiful beard.

While mainstream understandings of transgender identity still tend to  often rely on binary notions of male/female, Drummond seeks to queer the idea of gender through both her physical appearance and her day to day life and existence.

The Huffington Post chatted with Drummond this week about her thoughts surrounding this important moment in time for transgender individuals, as well as her own journey to living as her authentic self.

The Huffington Post: What are your thoughts about this specific moment in history for queer and trans individuals?
Alex Drummond: We are at an exciting time — a new era that might finally offer equality of the sexes.  A new generation of Trans* identities are emerging, broadening the bandwidth of gender and creating new ways of being. Historically, we saw everything as a binary of male or female and made assumptions about how male or female should look and behave. But the latest neuroscience is showing brains really do have a ‘gender’ orientation and that brains sit on a spectrum of traits/interests which, yes, society has labelled as male or female but in truth it’s more complex. Gentials do not determine gender, brain-orientation does. To clarify, the brain determines gender identity but society creates the rules that constrain people, and importantly, that gender isn’t an either/or binary but a spectrum. 

With your own personal experiences in mind, what is it about human diversity that you most want people to understand ?
When our understanding of ourselves is limited to what parents and teachers tell us, how are we to know that gay identities are ok, that trans* identities exist? Growing up, I knew only that I was told I was a boy (but the other boys didn’t think so and bullied me for being too girly), and for my part I found more affinity with the girls — but it got me bullied. I tried my best to fit in but despite my best efforts somehow never quite pulled it off. As an adult I did my best to suppress the female side but lived with a constant inner struggle. Only in my forties did I discover “transgender” and finally something I’d wrestled with for 40 years suddenly made sense; that it really was possible to feel more identified as female than male, that not all transsexuals start as gay and not all transsexuals have surgery. For a long time equality law and medicine set a very fixed way to be a “proper transsexual” and, for me, surgery and hormones could be risky. However, since the 2010 Equality Act, non-medicalized transition is now a protected characteristic. This makes a big difference.

As the social and political climate changes for trans people in the West, what do you hope the future looks like for trans and gender nonconforming individuals?
Until recently, the only stories that got told about “being transsexual” were the sensationalized “Trucker Dave Becomes Diana” and the articles invariably took a mocking tone, with unflattering photos and a freak-show subtext. We never got the stories of people living happily and successfully post-transition, so it was hard to know it was possible. And we virtually never saw a story about a “woman transitioning to become a man.”

But with the Internet there has been a democratizing of knowledge — people can publish and share content and young people can connect with others who validate their experiences. And now (due in no small part to the work of Trans Media Watch) the mass media is finally getting its house in order, presenting more respectful pieces about trans* people. As people see what is possible, more will come out and we’ll become more familiar with the ordinariness of gender difference and diversity.

You’ve discussed how having a full beard as a trans woman “queers gender.” Can you elaborate on this?
The beard is an accident, as it happens. In working through my process of transition, I took a cautious stage by stage approach and the beard was a legacy of a period in my thirties when I tried to “butch up.” A lot of trans women can feel anxious about being read as “male historied” so, in a way, the beard deliberately deconstructs the anxiety — I present as female but people don’t have to work too hard to see the male history. At an activism level, it makes the idea that gender is more complex than merely man-or-woman very visual: hence the term “genderfuck.” Importantly, there is nothing in the equality act that says a woman can’t have a beard!

There is no universal trans experience. But, to you, what does it mean to be trans?
Trans*, as an identity, has allowed me to find a more congruent way of being, a way of finding myself and allowing the female self to be shown to others. Its been very liberating. I hope to be part of a movement that advances trans* rights and makes it easier and safer for young people, especially, to come out earlier to live their lives without the shame and stigma our generation have battled with. 

Drummond wrote a book titled Grrl Alex: A Personal Journey to a Transgender Identity. Head here for more information.

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