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08/24/2026

Pat Patterson publicly came out as gay on June 12, 2014, during the finale of the WWE Network reality series Legends’ House. While his sexuality was widely known within the professional wrestling industry for decades—where he lived openly with his partner, Louie Dondero—the broadcast marked his first time speaking about it to a global audience.

As a high-ranking executive and former wrestler, Patterson broke barriers in a historically conservative, hyper-masculine industry. His presence as an open secret for decades, followed by his formal public coming-out, helped pave the way for greater acceptance and representation of LGBTQ+ performers and staff in professional wrestling.

In 1988, Patterson conceptualized the Royal Rumble match format—a timed, multi-person battle royal. It became one of WWE's most successful and enduring annual events, forming the foundation of the company's annual road to WrestleMania.

Serving as an executive of the WWE throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Patterson laid the groundwork for modern WWE-style match finishes and story pacing, mentoring generations of main-event talent.
In 1979, Patterson became the first holder of the WWF Intercontinental Championship. The title remains one of the most prestigious secondary championships in professional wrestling history.

While the McMahon family in recent years hasn’t seemed exactly q***r friendly as WWE co-founder Linda McMahon is serving her second Trump high level appointment. Still, in the history of her own organization, Q***r voices and Q***r talent have contributed to her family’s wealth and success.
Q***r God Squad remembers Pat Patterson with a wish that all LGBTQ+ people can live loudly and proudly in every area of athletics.

08/21/2026

Divine Science is one of the oldest, foundational branches of the New Thought movement, formalized in the 1880s by Malinda Cramer in San Francisco and soon after independently organized by Nona Brooks and her sisters Fannie Brooks James and Alethea Brooks Small in Denver.

The theology is centered on the Omnipresence of God, teaching that God is an all-inclusive, limitless, completely good presence that fills both the invisible and visible realms of existence. It emphasizes that because God is everywhere, everyone and everything must be part of God. God is the spiritual substance of the universe, as well as the divine mind that shapes the universe. Because of this, people have within them inherent divinity and therefore unlimited potential in areas of health, harmony, and supply. Divine Science, like most New Thought schools of thought, began as a spiritual healing movement after founders experienced profound healings in their own lives.
(Robert) Divine Science rejects "beseeching" or begging a distant deity for favors. Instead, practitioners utilize prayer to realign their awareness and fully realize the ever-present goodness of God that already exists.
Strongly inspired by stories of Jesus’ healing ministry, it teaches that healing occurs naturally when a person's mindset aligns with ultimate Truth. However, as God is the Substance of all that is, medicine is not discouraged in Divine Science. Medical knowledge and medical treatments are part of the divine order and can be a means for the divine power to bring relief to hurting or ill people.
The Divine Science Federation International is currently presided over by Bishop Dr. Durrell Watkins, who also serves as the senior minister of the prominent Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale, Florida ( ***rChurch). He’s been the Communion Head, in DSFI called a President, for 6 years with his term ending in September. Before being president he was Vice-President and now is the 2nd Vice-President of the International New Thought Alliance over which Rev. Joy presides.

The Divine Science Ministers Association is led by Reverend Joy Fletcher.
Bishop Durrell and Rev. Joy co-host a weekly broadcast on the New Thought Media Network called Divine Science Everywhere. Divine Science teaches the dignity, worth, and even divine nature of every person and therefore in no way condemns LGBTQ+ people and in fact, there are many LGBTQ+ people in the New Thought movement, including in Divine Science.
The Divine Science Federation will hold its Biennial Conference this year September 20 to September 22. The upcoming event is hosted at the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, under the theme "It's All Good". The Conference will focus on shifting perspective to connect with inherent divine goodness. More information about the conference can be found at DivineScienceFederation.org/events
It should be noted that Divine Science is not the same as Christian Science. While both emerged in the late 19th century and emphasize spiritual healing, Christian Science considers the material world an illusion, whereas Divine Science views the material universe as a direct manifestation of God’s substance.

08/20/2026

In the article "Dennis Rodman: A Q***r Icon to Remember," MUSE Magazine explores how 1990s NBA legend Dennis Rodman challenged rigid gender norms and embraced q***r culture long before it gained mainstream acceptance.
Growing up in a low-income household after being kicked out at 18, Rodman experienced intense body insecurity following a dramatic growth spurt. His transition to self-expression blossomed during his time with the San Antonio Spurs, where he began painting his nails, getting tattoos, and changing his hair into vibrant patterns. Encouraged by pop icon Madonna, Rodman used fashion to defy conservative expectations of male professional athletes. He famously wore drag, including a wedding dress when he claimed to "marry himself". Despite enduring media hostility, audience heckling, and intense pressure to label his sexuality, Rodman refused to be boxed in, maintaining privacy while openly acknowledging his experimentation. Though his unconventional persona drew intense scrutiny during his championship runs with the Chicago Bulls, Rodman's fearless authenticity paved the way for modern athlete self-expression, earning him recognition as a groundbreaking figure who normalized q***r culture in sports.

08/19/2026

Bishop Kwabena "Rainey" Cheeks, a trailblazing leader in Black LGBTQ+ health, faith, and HIV/AIDS advocacy who lived openly with HIV since 1985, died at age 74 following a recent kidney transplant. In 1985, Cheeks founded Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc. in his living room. Over four decades, it grew into a premier D.C.-area nonprofit offering holistic care, mental health services, and HIV prevention tailored to Black q***r and transgender communities. Cheeks founded Inner Light Ministries in 1993, integrating African spirituality, holistic healing, and Christian theology to advocate for radical inclusion and remove stigma around HIV. A decorated 9th Degree Tae Kwon Do Grand Master and author, Cheeks was honored in 2021 with the establishment of the Bishop Kwabena Rainey Cheeks Award by DC Black Pride.

08/18/2026

Senate Republicans voted unanimously to confirm Erica Schwartz as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Planned Parenthood raises concerns over Schwartz’s confirmation hearing statements, in which she expressed support for expanding federal abortion surveillance and signaled positions that could impact emergency abortion care.

Planned Parenthood frames Schwartz’s confirmation alongside other Trump administration appointments—such as the planned confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General—arguing that key executive branch positions are being filled with anti-abortion figures to restrict sexual and reproductive healthcare access.

Planned Parenthood also highlights a Las Vegas rally featuring Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and congressional candidate Marty O'Donnell appearing alongside President Trump, criticizing both politicians for aligning with the administration and supporting federal legislation that reduced federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

The legislative defunding measures contributed to the closure of nearly 30 health centers nationwide, forcing patients to either pay higher out-of-pocket costs or forego critical healthcare services, including routine wellness exams and cancer screenings.

The Q***r God Squad is on record as supporting women’s healthcare choices as a matter of principle and morality and we oppose all federally led anti-abortion efforts.

08/17/2026

Creating safe, welcoming spaces where LGBTQ+ families can connect without judgment is essential for emotional well-being and community support. In environments that often feel hostile or exclusionary, these spaces allow parents and children to drop their guard, share resources, and feel validated. When inclusive spaces do not exist locally, community members can build their own. This process starts small: organizing informal playdates, creating online group chats, or hosting regular meetups at neutral locations like local parks or community centers. By taking initiative, families foster vital networks of belonging and mutual aid. Ultimately, building grassroots, affirmative communities ensures that LGBTQ+ parents and their children have dedicated environments where they can fully exhale, connect, and thrive together. The Q***r God Squad prays that God will bless Q***r families in a multitude of ways.

08/14/2026

In 1990, James Dale was expelled from the Boy Scouts of America for being gay, leading to the landmark 2000 Supreme Court case Boy Scouts of America v. Dale. Decades after his legal battle paved the way for LGBTQ+ inclusion in scouting, Dale is confronting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense. The dispute stems from Hegseth pressuring Scouting America to roll back its diversity and inclusion initiatives—specifically targeting policies welcoming transgender youth—by threatening to withdraw military funding, support, and facility access. Following these threats, the Pentagon finalized a confidential agreement with Scouting America regarding compliance.Dale filed a federal lawsuit against the DoD seeking the public release of this memorandum under the Freedom of Information Act. He challenges the government's attempt to coerce Scouting America into reversing inclusive policies, highlighting the irony that the legal precedent established in his original case is now being threatened by federal overreach. The Q***r God squad blesses James Dale and gives thanks for his courage and character.

08/13/2026

In an op-ed for The Advocate titled "Hate is still a public health emergency — and the epidemic we keep ignoring," Dr. Demetre Daskalakis argues that anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry must be treated with the same scientific urgency, data tracking, and systemic intervention as a deadly disease outbreak. Reflecting on escalating violence—including targeted attacks at Pride celebrations and shootings affecting public health facilities—Daskalakis stresses that hate is an evolving epidemic finding new reservoirs to replicate. Under the Trump administration, political rhetoric and legislative attacks targeting marginalized communities do not merely create social friction; they drive severe, measurable public health consequences. Persistent anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, healthcare rollbacks, and state-sanctioned hostility generate chronic stress, mental health crises, and significant barriers to care, directly undermining community well-being. Daskalakis cautions that ignoring hate as a structural health threat allows it to metastasize unchecked across society. To combat this crisis, he urges public health officials, medical professionals, and leaders to move beyond passive statements and actively treat systemic bigotry as a formal public health emergency. This requires deploying targeted mental health resources, collecting comprehensive tracking data, establishing protective interventions, and confronting hostile political rhetoric before the physical and emotional toll on vulnerable populations worsens. We often pray at Sunshine Cathedral, “Heal our Land.” And there are so many things still to heal.

08/12/2026

Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, born my junior year in high school, is a 41 year old progressive epidemiologist and former public health official, who won Michigan’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on August 4, 2026. If he defeats Republican challenger Mike Rogers in November, he will become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.

El-Sayed openly embraces his Muslim faith and Egyptian heritage on the campaign trail. At the same time, he emphasizes a strong belief in the constitutional separation of church and state, advocating for an America where all individuals can practice their religion freely or choose not to practice at all.

Abdul El-Sayed has been a vocal critic of Israel's military actions in Gaza and supports ending unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel. His primary victory reflects a broader shift within parts of the Democratic electorate toward candidate positions critical of Israeli government policies.

The primary highlighted the changing dynamics of campaign finance. AIPAC’s affiliated Super PAC, the United Democracy Project, spent over $30 million supporting his opponent, Representative Haley Stevens. El-Sayed’s victory indicates that heavy spending by pro-Israel lobbying groups is no longer a guaranteed decider in Democratic primaries.

While main traditional Jewish leadership supported Stevens, grassroots groups such as "Jews for Abdul" teamed up with "Muslims for Abdul" to canvas for his campaign. Following his victory, El-Sayed directly addressed Jewish voters, pledging that his commitment to Jewish safety is as absolute as his commitment to his own family. Oh, and as far as the LGBTQ community, El-Sayed says he will be a lion in the Senate for Q***r people. The protection of q***r and transgender is a fundamental issue of human rights and governmental non-discrimination according to Senatorial hopeful, Abdul Ed-Sayed.

08/11/2026

Jayla McGee, a 23-year-old Black transgender woman, was shot and killed in Florida. Her death adds to the alarming national epidemic of violence disproportionately impacting Black transgender women across the United States. Following the incident, local law enforcement launched a homicide investigation, while LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and civil rights organizations called for justice, accurate media coverage, and an end to misgendering in official police statements. Jayla was taken too soon, violently, and for no reason at all. The Q***r God Squads hopes for justice even as we pray for the repose of Jayla’s soul.

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