Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A queer bar in Asheville, North Carolina, that was barely open a month before being destroyed by Hurricane Helene is getting a new lease on life. Nearly $200K in donations has poured into a GoFundMe campaign to help the owners of DayTrip (photo above) rebuild the bar. • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications including Cheyenne Jackson covering this week’s Metrosource Magazine. 
• OUT: As today is National Coming Out Day, check out these stories of personal courage from 14 individuals (Laith Ashley, Johnny Sibilly and more) who learned to step out of the closet and own their pride. • X: President Obama was on fire last night stumping for Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh. Speaking about the costs involved in being a parent, like buying and changing diapers, Obama almost went there…
Obama: “Do you think Donald Trump ever changed a diaper?”
Someone in the crowd: “his own!” Obama: “I almost said it, but I decided I shouldn’t say it.” pic.twitter.com/o205eq0iN8 — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) October 10, 2024
• Fox News: Donald Trump has agreed to a town hall event to be hosted by Fox News on October 16 in Georgia “focusing on issues impacting women ahead of the election and news of the day.” FN says it’s made the same offer to Harris. • Attitude Magazine: Sir Elton John closed his acceptance speech at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards this week with a small swipe at Elon Musk. “What does ‘A’ stand for?” John jokingly asked looking at his Legacy Award. “‘Arsehole’ comes to mind! But let’s not talk about Elon Musk tonight – let’s have a good time!”
Watch as @eltonofficial accepts The Legacy Award, supported by @VirginAtlantic, at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by @Jaguar, and presented to him by @edsheeran #AttitudeAwards pic.twitter.com/eXabQgW4CW
— Attitude Magazine (@AttitudeMag) October 10, 2024
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