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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 1h

Dear god that is powerfully upsetting imagery.

Watermark Out News @watermarkoutnews.bsky.social · 1h

Workers began tearing up the rainbow-colored pavers Oct. 5, two days after the city learned it had lost its appeal against the Florida Department of Transportation's removal order. The crosswalk, installed in 2018, was intended to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Florida removes Miami Beach rainbow crosswalk after city loses appeal - Watermark Out News

The Florida Department of Transportation has removed a rainbow-colored crosswalk in Miami Beach after a statewide ban on asphalt art.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 3h

Today’s the day! Got $5, $10? Considering supporting queer media at a time where authentic, community-driven voices are so vital.

News is Out @newsisout.bsky.social · 4h

📣 Celebrate over 100 years of LGBTQ+ media! 🏳️‍🌈 Join us for the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day on Oct. 8, 2025, during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. Support queer journalism with one tax-deductible donation: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf.... Let’s keep our stories alive! #LGBTQMediaDay

LGBTQ+ Local Journalism Fund

By Local Media Foundation

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 1d

Conversation therapy is monstrous. It doesn’t work and only causes harm. People who were subjected to conversation therapy are 2x as likely to report having attempted suicide.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 1d

In light of what seems likely, SCOTUS ruling to allow conversion therapy, this is an important primer of what we’re facing.

News is Out @newsisout.bsky.social · 1d

From the @washblade.bsky.social - LGBTQ rights on the line: What to watch as Supreme Court’s new term begins www.washingtonblade.com/2025/10/07/l...

LGBTQ rights on the line: What to watch as Supreme Court’s new term begins

The Supreme Court will hear cases shaping transgender sports participation and conversion therapy, with major LGBTQ rights implications.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 2d

If you can’t swing it, consider supporting by signing up for newsletters and actually opening them up and checking them out. Makes a difference. newsisout.com/sign-up-for-... Also check out @thebuckeyeflame.com @lookoutnews.bsky.social & @outsfl.bsky.social directly for their newsletters.

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Don’t miss out! Subscribe to News is Out and these local queer-owned publishers for authentic, local news by, for and about the LGBTQ+ community.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 2d

Times are tough, I know. If you find queer media valuable and can spare a couple bucks, you can make a difference.

News is Out @newsisout.bsky.social · 2d

It’s here! 🏳️‍🌈

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is Oct. 8—this week!

Support queer journalism that keeps our communities informed
and visible: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf...
#LGBTQMediaDay #LGBTQHistoryMonth

On Oct. 8, 2025, join the 2nd annual
Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day during LGBTQ+ History Month.

Your tax-deductible donation supports Bay Area Reporter,
Buckeye Flame, Dallas Voice, Lookout PHX, Los Angeles Blade, Out SFL, Philadelphia Gay News, Tagg Magazine, Washington Blade,
Windy City Times and News Is Out.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 2d

Between this and the little ghost library, this pretty much sums up Portland. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMhXpBpH/

#artisan #coffee #portland

TikTok video by Jenna LaMere

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 3d

Not surprised

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 3d

Here’s the post in reference: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZ_7n6...

Login • Instagram

Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 3d

I’m seeing a lot of bots responding to Portland posts on Insta. The Oregonian did a segment on 24 hours outside the ICE facility and so many of the responses were “try going at night” It was 24 hours of coverage. Clearly the dark and time stamps indicate nighttime.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 4d

I was bombarded by bubbles by this maniac in Portland.

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Jake Wittich @jakewittich.bsky.social · 4d

A video shared by Fuentes’ office shows the alderperson in the emergency room asking agents if they have a signed warrant and telling them the man has constitutional rights.

“No,” responded one of the two agents in the video.

Ald. Jessie Fuentes handcuffed by federal agents as ICE crackdown escalates in Chicago - Windy City Times

Federal agents handcuffed Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) and threatened to arrest her Oct. 3 at Humboldt Park Health. The agents, who Fuentes said appeared to be with Immigration and Customs Enforcem...

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 4d

Took a moment out of traipsing through “war-torn” Portland to admire the ginkgoes.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 4d

Just bought it, thanks for sharing

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 5d

I wrote that in 2023.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 5d

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How conservative playbook Project 2025 could affect LGBTQ+ people if it comes to pass - News Is Out

Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project is a creation of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative policy think tank whose “mission is to formulate and promote public policies based on the princip...

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Christopher Wiggins @cwnewser.bsky.social · 5d

If you’re an LGBTQ+ federal employee who’s taken steps to hide your identity by removing Pride flags or pics of your partner, or other measures, out of fear of retribution, I’d love to talk.

email me - christopher (dot) wiggins at equalpride.com

Or securely on Signal - cwdc.98

Can stay anonymous.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 5d

Have you tried to sit in barrel jeans? It’s challenging.

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 5d

🗣️ Journalist request (pls share):

🏟️ Looking to hear from NWSL fans who:

⚪️ got rid of a szn ticket
or
⚪️ will not be renewing in ‘26
or
⚪️ has been going to fewer games than past years
or
⚪️ has decided to buy a szn ticket/ticket package

hmu ⤵️

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MSNBC @msnbc.com · 5d

EXCLUSIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel fired an agent in training for displaying a gay pride flag on his desk while appointed to a field office in California last year, according to three people familiar with the matter and a dismissal notice reviewed by MSNBC.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/k...

Kash Patel fires FBI agent trainee for displaying gay pride flag

The FBI employee was fired on the first day of the government shutdown as President Trump threatened more terminations.

www.msnbc.com

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 5d

This soybean situation is going to be a turning point for a lot of people.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 6d

Project 2025 was always the plan. Queer and independent media was trying to spread the word a full year before the election.

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 8d

Please keep this on your radar. Queer media is vital and underfunded. Your support will help nearly a dozen queer outlets around the country.

News is Out @newsisout.bsky.social · 8d

📣 Celebrate over 100 years of LGBTQ+ media! 🏳️‍🌈 Join us for the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day on Oct. 8, 2025, during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. Support 11 queer publications with one tax-deductible donation. Let’s keep our stories alive! givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf....

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 10d

The rain is what it is. Without it we wouldn’t be green and full of roses!

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 10d

Portland at dusk, with a guest appearance by Mt. Hood.

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