Dolly Parton won’t pick up Oscar in person amid health challenges


www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/01/dolly-parton-oscar-health/

Bronx high-rise partially collapses, entire side of building gone


www.cbsnews.com/news/bronx-gas-explosion-building-collapse/

Former US ambassador to Bosnia criticizes White House’s foreign policy

Former US ambassador to Bosnia criticizes White House’s foreign policy

Meet Gerhard Hernández, Costa Rica’s first trans elected official — and a Gen Z Coldplay fan


www.advocate.com/politics/costa-rica-transgender-vice-mayor

Must-See LGBTQ TV: October Premieres and Returns!

Must-See LGBTQ TV: October Premieres and Returns!

Republican calls for federal investigation over school’s Bisexual Awareness Week video


www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/01/republican-calls-for-federal-investigation-over-schools-bisexual-awareness-week-video/

Government shutdown live updates as non-essential functions halted


www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/government-shutdown-latest-shutdown-begins-trump/

When shooters are MAGA and anti-LGBTQ+, the right suddenly loses its appetite for conspiracy theories


www.advocate.com/voices/far-right-ignores-maga-shooters

Lessons Learned: On Organizing for Inclusive and Welcoming School Systems

Lessons Learned: On Organizing for Inclusive and Welcoming School Systems

Black History Month: 9 queer, Black, British heroes from past and present


www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/01/black-history-month-uk-here-are-nine-black-lgbtq-icons-you-need-to-know/