Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues!

Rules for this discussion:

• All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or pansexual, trans, queer, questioning, demi- or asexual, intersex, non-binary, genderfluid, or any other sexual or gender minority, so please do not stray off-topic.
• Please put anything graphic behind a tag.
• As always, any shaming or hateful speech will not be tolerated — if you see some, please flag it ASAP.

In the news:

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear perfectly explains why he vetoed the ‘nastiest’ anti-trans bill

FBI Investigating Wave of Hateful Texts Telling LGBTQ+ People to Report to “Re-Education Camp”