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Happy Thursday! We hope you're celebrating Kevin McCarthy's chaotic departure from the speaker's position with our roundup of the best memes. Let's get into today's news.

Schools keep getting bomb threats. Here's who to blame.

Libs of TikTok and Chaya RaichikSchools Keep Receiving Bomb Threats After Libs Of TikTok Posts About Them

A pattern of bomb threats trails Libs of TikTok posts, spotlighting the dangerous cusp of online rhetoric and real-world terror. Christopher Wiggins has the story.

With McCarthy gone, who should we worry about now?

Patrick McHenryWho Is Acting House Speaker Patrick McHenry and How Antigay Is He?

Patrick McHenry's anti-LGBTQ+ record is long and strong, even though an antigay activist once claimed McHenry was gay. Trudy Ring has the full breakdown.

How Beyonce helped a queer, disabled fan attend her show

Jon Hetherington and Beyonc\u00e9How Beyoncé's Goodwill Toward Queer Fan Shed Light on Obstacles Faced by Those With Wheelchairs

The superstar’s intervention underscores the more considerable accessibility hurdles faced by individuals with disabilities, igniting a broader conversation about inclusivity in the public sphere. Read the full story.


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Kayla Gagnet is the executive director of digital content for equalpride, parent company to The Advocate. She has more than 20 years of journalism experience, working as a reporter, editor and newsroom leader. She previously worked as the managing editor of digital at The Times-Picayune in New Orleans and the senior vice president of content at CNHI.
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