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Nick Fulton

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Political media strategist. Movement journalist. Opinions are my own.

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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
During @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social I encourage you to also read the work of Black and brown journalists who are continually being silenced by state power. Some places to start: @prismreports.org @capitalb.bsky.social @mondoweiss.net @wordinblacknews.bsky.social @therootdotcom.bsky.social
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Hi @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social I worked for you in 2020 as an intern. I hope you read this piece I wrote for @thebuckeyeflame.com about how much harm your anti-trans ads are causing. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/10/06/i...
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I worked for Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Now I am watching her attack my queer community for political points.
'As a 27-year-old working journalist who challenges oppression and interrogates transphobia daily, I am embarrassed at Rep. Kaptur’s name on my resume.'
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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 06/10/2026
I worked for Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Now I am watching her attack my queer community for political points. ‘As a 27-year-old working journalist who challenges oppression and interrogates transphobia daily, I am embarrassed at Rep. Kaptur’s name on my resume.’ ✏️ @nickfulton.bsky.social
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I worked for Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Now I am watching her attack my queer community for political points.
'As a 27-year-old working journalist who challenges oppression and interrogates transphobia daily, I am embarrassed at Rep. Kaptur’s name on my resume.'
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Ken Schneck @kenschneck.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I worked for Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Now I am watching her attack my queer community for political points. ‘As a 27-year-old working journalist who challenges oppression and interrogates transphobia daily, I am embarrassed at Rep. Kaptur’s name on my resume.’ ✏️ @nickfulton.bsky.social
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I worked for Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Now I am watching her attack my queer community for political points.
'As a 27-year-old working journalist who challenges oppression and interrogates transphobia daily, I am embarrassed at Rep. Kaptur’s name on my resume.'
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A new blue Kentucky district? KY-6 is competitive for the first time in over a decade. Voters will choose between @zachdembo.bsky.social and Ralph Alvarado this November. Here is what LGBTQ+ voters need to know, with @queerkentucky.bsky.social queerkentucky.com/kentucky-6th...
queerkentucky.com
KY-6 Lexington Congressional Race 2026: What LGBTQ+ Voters Need to Know
Zach Dembo and Ralph Alvarado are competing for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District seat. Here's what LGBTQ+ voters in Lexington need to know.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Almost 60% of LGBTQ+ people in Western Kentucky don't have a healthcare provider... I cover this and other concerning data with @queerkentucky.bsky.social below: queerkentucky.com/lgbtq-health...
queerkentucky.com
LGBTQ+ Health Care in Western Kentucky: Survey Reveals
New data from the 2025 Queer Kentucky Community Health Survey shows more than half of LGBTQ+ people in Western Kentucky have no regular healthcare provider — and the region's HIV never-tested rate is ...
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Do you live in DC? Do you use DoorDash? Did you know the delivery company is lobbying against home rule? I wrote about the company's fight against a 20-cent tax that addresses food deserts for @truthout.org, check it out here: truthout.org/articles/doo...
truthout.org
DoorDash Pushes to End DC’s Self-Governance Over a 20-Cent Tax
If passed, new legislation backed by DoorDash would strip DC of the ability to change its own tax code.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
For @truthout.org I covered how the @janeese4dc.bsky.social campaign won over voters over by embracing @freedcproject.bsky.social truthout.org/articles/def...
truthout.org
Defiance Against Trump Drives Rise of Democratic Socialist in DC Mayor’s Race
Grassroots organizers offer a look inside the movement that helped Janeese Lewis George win the Democratic primary.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Hey so tech companies are literally stealing the work of Black creatives to train #ai to imitate Black voices. 135 pieces of art from #MayaAngelou, 596 from #KendrickLamar, and so many more…. open.substack.com/pub/fourthes...
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AI is Stealing the Work of Black Creatives to Train Models to Imitate Black Voices
The Atlantic's "AI Watchdog" Is Tracking All the Work Tech Companies Funnel into AI models
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Prism @prismreports.org · 16/06/2026
📭CALL FOR SUPPORT💌 Prism's beloved managing editor @carolyncopes.bsky.social's father needs open heart surgery in the coming weeks & won't be able to work during his recovery. We're sharing a fundraiser for those who can to contribute, share & keep Brian in your thoughts.
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Donate to Support Brian Copeland’s Heart Surgery Recovery, organized by Liz Nelsen
Brian Copeland has always been someone who shows up for others. If you know… Liz Nelsen needs your support for Support Brian Copeland’s Heart Surgery Recovery
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Truthout @truthout.org · 12/06/2026
Queer nightlife spaces, like Pulse, are designed to be deeper than DJ sets and drink specials; they are where we find our fire.
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10 Years After Pulse, Protecting Queer Spaces Is Critical for Liberation
LGBTQIA+ bars are places to dance and drink, but they are also sites for building our futures.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
In my FIRST with @truthout.org I write on the 10-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting. The past decade has taught us how precious our queer spaces are, and how crucial it is that we protect them. Read more: truthout.org/articles/10-...
truthout.org
10 Years After Pulse, Protecting Queer Spaces Is Critical for Liberation
LGBTQIA+ bars are places to dance and drink, but they are also sites for building our futures.
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Prism @prismreports.org · 05/06/2026
LGBTQIA+ organizers in several cities cited a political environment that has made supporting Pride events nearly impossible & attending them potentially dangerous, reports @nickfulton.bsky.social. “The rain doesn’t last forever. The storms will pass & we’re going to be here at the end of it.”
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Where Pride won’t be happening this year
Pride events have been canceled in several states as LGBTQIA+ organizers point to a hostile political landscape
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Less Americans support queer people. In other words, more people want others to feel unsafe. More people want trans people erased. More people want more inequality, more violence, and more fear. www.lovebscott.com/poll-lgbtqia...
lovebscott.com
New Poll Shows Fewer Americans Support LGBTQIA+ Equality
A new poll from Gallup reveals that less Americans support LGBTQIA+ people than in previous years, and less acceptance along party lines.
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Prism @prismreports.org · 03/06/2026
“At this point, we cannot in good conscience invite people to a city that refuses to protect them,” said DeeJay Johannessen, whose org plans Arlington Pride. Pride events have been canceled in several states as organizers point to a hostile political landscape, @nickfulton.bsky.social reports.
prismreports.org
Where Pride won’t be happening this year
Pride events have been canceled in several states as LGBTQIA+ organizers point to a hostile political landscape
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
For @prismreports.org I covered all the places that were forced to cancel Pride events this year. Over & over, organizers told me that this was the MOST difficult year to make Pride happen. The hostile political climate is tearing into the fabric of queer organizing. prismreports.org/2026/06/03/w...
prismreports.org
Where Pride won’t be happening this year
Pride events have been canceled in several states as LGBTQIA+ organizers point to a hostile political landscape
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Saving the @post-gazette.com is a blueprint for saving local journalism. I wrote about how the Venetouli Institute's acquisition of Pittsburgh's daily paper is a model that we need as we watch corporate media decay. Read more: fourthestateweekly.substack.com/p/nonprofit-...
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The Nonprofit Rescue of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Offers a Blueprint
One of the oldest papers in the country was just saved days before closure by the nonprofit owners of the Baltimore Banner, presenting a new model for saving local news.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Covering queer stories means at least one email a week like this one. A reminder why telling these stories is so critical, the ignorance is loud and the right for people to exist remains to be questioned by the ignorant.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
“The whole thing about surveillance is that it happens as long as people don’t notice,” says @transitics.substack.com in my recent with @prismreports.org on states tracking trans people. Read more: prismreports.org/2026/04/02/r...
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Red states are making lists of trans people as surveillance ramps up
States including Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee are looking to collect information about people who sought gender-affirming care or changed gender markers on documents
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Prism @prismreports.org · 02/04/2026
‘Kansas was going to be the first domino that fell’: Red states are making lists of trans people as surveillance ramps up, @nickfulton.bsky.social reports. Kansas, Indiana, Texas & Tennessee are looking to collect information about people who sought gender-affirming care or changed gender markers.
prismreports.org
Red states are making lists of trans people as surveillance ramps up
States including Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee are looking to collect information about people who sought gender-affirming care or changed gender markers on documents
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The new National School Climate Survey from Glisten indicates two-thirds of queer students feel unsafe at school… www.lovebscott.com/national-sch...
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New Survey Indicates Two-thirds of Queer Students Feel Unsafe at School
Glisten’s 2025 survey shows LGBTQ+ students face safety challenges, but supportive schools boost belonging and academic success.
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Ken Schneck @kenschneck.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
NEW PODCAST EPISODE! This News is So Gay (3/18/26): Covering the Fights Against Anti-Trans Legislation & Period Poverty Featuring: @missyspears.bsky.social of @queerkentucky.bsky.social and @nickfulton.bsky.social (The Fourth Estate). thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/03/18/t...
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This News is So Gay (3/18/26): Covering the Fights Against Anti-Trans Legislation & Period Poverty
Featuring: Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and Nick Fulton (The Fourth Estate).
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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 18/03/2026
NEW PODCAST EPISODE! This News is So Gay (3/18/26): Covering the Fights Against Anti-Trans Legislation & Period Poverty Featuring: @missyspears.bsky.social of @queerkentucky.bsky.social and @nickfulton.bsky.social (The Fourth Estate). thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/03/18/t...
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This News is So Gay (3/18/26): Covering the Fights Against Anti-Trans Legislation & Period Poverty
Featuring: Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and Nick Fulton (The Fourth Estate).
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Cedar River Clinics @cedarriverclinics.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Abstinence-only sex ed leaves young people unprepared. It hits BIPOC and queer communities hardest, highlighting health inequities, stigma, and access gaps to culturally competent care. Comprehensive LGBTQ-inclusive sex ed is crucial for better public health. @nickfulton.bsky.social bit.ly/4lxvKLl
A screenshot of an article on Love B Scott. The headline reads, "The State of Sex Education: Why Comprehensive, Inclusive Information Saves Lives." There is a stock photo of condoms on top of shiny red paper.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Are you a current or former reporter interested in venting about the challenges facing journalism? At The Fourth Estate, we have a new series called "Field Notes," and we are seeking contributions! See our first edition here: open.substack.com/pub/fourthes...
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Field Notes: The End of Local News’ Blanche DuBois Strategy
Chris Nolan on how funding the news has changed, and must continue to change
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
The #Paramount and #WarnerBros deal is moving forward. This is a nightmare for reporters. fourthestateweekly.substack.com/p/the-paramo...
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The Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Deal is a Journalist's Nightmare
How the corporate consolidation of media companies will make covering the truth impossible
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
From my recent covering newsrooms using AI to write articles, over staff reporters: open.substack.com/pub/fourthes...
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
From my latest on the deadliest year in journalism: open.substack.com/pub/fourthes...
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
129 media workers were killed last year, 60% were Palestinian journalists reporting from Gaza. open.substack.com/pub/fourthes...
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A quick little post about @headquartersnews.bsky.social from the perspective of a reporter. substack.com/@thefourthes...
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When Power Brands Itself as the Press
Kamala Harris's Headquarters Newsroom is a Threat to Ethical Journalism
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
"Replacing writing with generative output risks accelerating exactly what audiences say they dislike: content that feels placeless, bloodless, and detached." Read my recent on how #AI is polluting #journalism here: fourthestateweekly.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
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The Quiet and Degrading Automation of the American Newsroom
Why replacing reporters’ writing with AI is a labor crisis disguised as efficiency
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
"Writing is not just words on paper. It is judgment. It is discernment. It is the embodiment of lived experience," from my recent covering AI's impact on journalism. Read more: substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com
The Quiet and Degrading Automation of the American Newsroom
Why replacing reporters’ writing with AI is a labor crisis disguised as efficiency
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A 184-year-old newspaper just removed writing from some reporters’ jobs and replaced it with generative AI. This isn’t just a policy change. It’s a labor issue. I wrote about what this means for reporters, readers, and the future of our industry: fourthestateweekly.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
fourthestateweekly.substack.com
The Quiet and Degrading Automation of the American Newsroom
Why replacing reporters’ writing with AI is a labor crisis disguised as efficiency
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
For @washingtonian.com I covered how #lgbtq nightlife is changing in my neighborhood. Including how historically Black spaces are being replaced by predominantly white bars and clubs. washingtonian.com/2026/02/18/w...
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Why One Street Corner Now Rules DC’s LGBTQ Bar Scene
A slew of new spots are around 14th and U.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Pissed off about the #WashingtonPost layoffs? Worried about your local paper surviving? Are you a #journalist interested in breaking down how the industry got here? Check out my new weekly project, The Fourth Estate. For anyone who cares about the news. open.substack.com/pub/fourthes...
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Welcome to The Fourth Estate.
A space for the liberation of news.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Introducing The Fourth Estate, a weekly update on the media industry's battle with corruption, corporate influence, and political pliability. I hope you give it a read (and maybe even subscribe). substack.com/@thefourthes...
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Welcome to The Fourth Estate.
A space for the liberation of news.
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 05/02/2026
The future of journalism depends on resisting this erosion. It requires sustained investment in independent and nonprofit outlets, stronger labor protections for journalists, and a collective refusal to accept mass layoffs as the cost of doing business, writes @nickfulton.bsky.social.
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The Washington Post Cuts Signal an Industry Being Murdered by Its Billionaire Owners
The Post layoffs are not just about one newspaper—they are about whether journalism will continue to serve the public, or retreat further into a corporate shell.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
From museum exhibits in explicit deepfakes, #AI has polluted information sharing at every level. I report at length on how generative content has presented new challenges in 2026 with @lovebscott.bsky.social here: www.lovebscott.com/ai-slop
lovebscott.com
2026 Is the Year of “AI Slop”
In 2026, "AI slop" has flooded museums, media, advertising, and politics. Replacing human creativity with hollow, automated content at scale.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The murder of #ReneeGood is yet another reminder of the lethal consequences of over-policing and immigration raids. I report on ICE's increasingly dangerous attacks on communities in depth with @lovebscott.bsky.social here: www.lovebscott.com/renee-good-m...
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Blood on ICE’s Hands, Renee Good’s Story
Everything you need to know about ICE's murder of Renee Good, and how you can help in the aftermath of unrest across the country.
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Queerty @queerty.com · 17/11/2025
April Flowers is bringing BYU showers… of controversy with her defiant drag act - buff.ly/oqgDQ8g
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
My first with @queerty.com is an interview with April Flowers, a BYU student using drag to carve out space where queerness is often pushed to the margins. Read the full interview here: www.queerty.com/april-flower...
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April Flowers is bringing BYU showers... of controversy with her defiant drag act - Queerty
At the infamously Mormon university, Flowers has created a space that is uniquely her own: queer and unapologetically resilient.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Looking for new stories to tell! I cover #queer political moments, & I am looking for some new stories to #pitch. Notice something in your community you wish was covered? Are you a queer person doing amazing things people should know about? Shoot me a message! Previous work here: linktr.ee/NICKPRESS
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NICKPRESS | Instagram | Linktree
Linktree. Make your link do more.
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Pride Source @pridesource.com · 07/11/2025
While Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City has made headlines, there were also plenty of moments to celebrate right here in Michigan as Detroit voters pushed forward a night of its own historic firsts.
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2025 Election Recap: Pontiac Elects First Out LGBTQ+ Mayor as Detroit Council Strengthens Queer Representation
The 2025 election cycle has come to a close, and there has been a lot of noise around a few high-profile democratic wins in New York City, Virginia and New
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
I covered Michigan's 2025 election cycle with @pridesource.com, see all the wins and moments of promise for LGBTQIA+ voters in the full piece: pridesource.com/article/2025...
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2025 Election Recap: Pontiac Elects First Out LGBTQ+ Mayor as Detroit Council Strengthens Queer Representation
The 2025 election cycle has come to a close, and there has been a lot of noise around a few high-profile democratic wins in New York City, Virginia and New
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
CBS hired a gender critical transphobe to lead their editorial. NBC just fired their entire LGBTQ vertical. Mainstream media news is making the conscious choice to pivot away from truth and towards political favor. This is a symptom of fascism, not a matter of circumstance.
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Nick Fulton @nickfulton.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
"If Weiss’ leadership reflects the same editorial posture she’s championed in the past, where trans lives are debated rather than defended, it will not be a victory for queer people. It will be a warning." My recent with @salon.com on Weiss's promotion with CBS News. www.salon.com/2025/10/10/b...
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Bari Weiss at CBS News isn’t a win for queer journalists
By platforming anti-trans content, Bari Weiss has betrayed her community
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Salon.com @salon.com · 11/10/2025
Bari Weiss’ appointment as CBS News editor-in-chief is being hailed as progress for queer representation. But for many LGBTQ+ journalists, it feels like a setback.
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Bari Weiss at CBS News isn’t a win for queer journalists
By platforming anti-trans content, Bari Weiss has betrayed her community
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LBS @lovebscott.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
A Glimpse of Hope for LGBTQIA+ Crisis Services www.lovebscott.com/lgbtqia-suic...
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A Glimpse of Hope for LGBTQIA+ Crisis Services
Trump cut LGBTQIA+ specific suicide hotline services. Now, a bipartisan push is introduced to provide vital care for queer Americans.
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LBS @lovebscott.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Ghostface Killah's Son, Infinite Coles, Unpacks Hurt and Healing www.lovebscott.com/ghostface-ki...
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Ghostface Killah's Son, Infinite Coles, Unpacks Hurt and Healing
Infinite Coles, the openly gay son of Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah, is using music to speak on their relationship with their father.
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LBS @lovebscott.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Eric Adams Ends Re-Election Bid, Reputation of Scandal Remains www.lovebscott.com/eric-adams-e...
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Eric Adams Ends Re-Election Bid, Reputation of Scandal Remains
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has bowed out of the race for mayor. His opponents have responded, and his reputation for controversy is reignited.
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