Some news stories for your Saturday:
• The Advocate: Amid many jokes in her acceptance speech for the “Advocate of the Year” honor at the OUT100 gala last night, comedian Kathy Griffin got serious for just a moment telling the crowd, “Become as politically engaged as you can.”
• OUT: And speaking of the OUT100 celebration, here’s a round-up of the stars who hit the red carpet at the annual event.
From suits that said “I’m the moment” to gowns that declared “I’m the blueprint,” the category at the #Out100 was QUEER EXCELLENCE REALNESS!
Tap to see the Out100 red carpet slay pageant: https://t.co/cb0wYWyaEo#LexusOut100 pic.twitter.com/8aDdYRSsPm
— Out Magazine (@outmagazine) November 22, 2025
• LGBTQ Nation: Out gay Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) have reintroduced a bill to require the State Department to defend LGBTQ rights worldwide.
• What To Watch: The new gay drama Sauna explores the evolving relationship between Johan, a gay man navigating Copenhagen’s nightlife, and William, a trans man stepping into his gender identity.
Having premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2025 (earning a Grand Jury Prize nomination), the film is available now on VOD including AppleTV.
• Mediaite: Donald Trump has hit the pause button on deploying the National Guard to New York City following his surprisingly upbeat Oval Office meeting with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
• Fox News: The latest Fox News national survey found 76% of voters view the economy negatively. That’s worse than the 70% who said the same at the end of President Biden’s term. Twice as many say Trump is responsible for the current economy.
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