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Gay cruise rescues refugees adrift in Gulf of Mexico
  • If I understand you correctly, you're saying that putting emphasis on the "Gay" description is reductive?

    I don't necessarily disagree, but headlines need to be short, capture attention and accurately summarize the content of the article. I think this headline succeeds in all these aspects.

    Also it's worth noting that this cruise was chartered by a company that advertises itself as specialising in gay & LGBTQ+ holiday packages. I doubt anyone taking part in this cruise would object to it being described as gay.

  • Gay cruise rescues refugees adrift in Gulf of Mexico
  • To me headline highlights the intersectionality and solidarity shown when of one group of historically oppressed people (refugees) is rescued by another historically oppressed group (gay people).

    The fact that the rescuers were from a gay cruise doesn't make their actions inherently more special than if they were from any other kind of cruise, but there's an importance in having positive media portrayal for LGBTQIA+ folks when the current political climate in many countries is turning more towards intolerance and oppression of queer people again.

  • www.thepinknews.com Gay cruise rescues refugees adrift in Gulf of Mexico

    A gay cruise liner has rescued 11 refugees adrift in a small boat in the Gulf of Mexico in an “emotional” moment.

    Gay cruise rescues refugees adrift in Gulf of Mexico

    I think this counts as uplifting news!

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    "Federal Technology Staffers Resign rather than help Musk and DOGE"
  • Isn't this is exactly the outcome Trump and Musk want though 😕

    If these departments can no longer function because there aren't any capable employees it gives Trump's administration the excuse to replace those institutions with new ones that are directly accountable to him.

    It's admirable that the people who have resigned did so because they don't want any part in what's happening, but I don't think it counts as uplifting news 😢

  • Charli XCX Joins Noah Kahan in Matching Chappell Roan’s $25K Donation to Support Artists’ Healthcare
  • I get you, but I think it's still a good thing that they've committed to this amount, regardless of how much their net worth is. It's better than nothing and with regards to Chappell Roan, I really get the impression that she puts the effort and the work in to lift people up. I think that's worth celebrating.