September 20, 2026

1. UFC fighter Sean Strickland says he’d “beat the s* out of” Elliot Page** https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/09/anti-lgbtq-mma-fighter-wants-to-beat-up-elliot-page/2. Thousands form human chain around Kennedy Center to protest Trump threats of closure/demolition https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/kennedy-center-protest.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/19/thousands-protest-closure-of-the-kennedy-center-amid-fears-trump-is-set-to-demolish-the-institution3. Students win after school attempt to ban Gay-Straight Alliance https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/09/students-win-big-after-schools-sneaky-attempt-to-ban-gay-straight-alliance/ https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/09/a-school-banned-all-clubs-rather-than-allow-a-gay-straight-alliance-students-sued-won/4. Mexico’s gay cowboy parties featured in new photography book Vaquero https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-09-21/inside-mexicos-gay-cowboy-parties-tequila-dancing-and-romance.html5. Thailand positions itself as inclusive LGBTQ+ travel destination https://wwd.com/business-news/business-features/thailand-inclusive-travel-lgbtq-destination-wellness-culture-1238643241/