ABOVE: Buddy forever!

Bonus image — '70s Yianni ad. Gay men LOVE their jewels. (Image via Yianni)

BELOW: Keep reading for Trump's 9/11 snub and 2024 wink, remembering gay heroes Mark Bingham and Father Mychal Judge, how the end of Flash spelled the end of a wealth of 9/11 information, a gay teacher fired and more ...

ABOVE: Check out the street portraiture of Jovan Williams.

BELOW: Keep reading for the death of the '80s, an anti-trans bill as revenge and more ...

ABOVE: Nick Sandell, every day.

BELOW: Keep reading for Anthony Ramos doing the ruff work, Oklahoma legalizing murder, gay DC Comics and more ...

ABOVE: Bolu Okupe, son of a prominent Nigerian politician noted for his virulent homophobia, has come out as “gay AF.”

BELOW: Keep reading for some reality booty, two incredible Capitol riot stories, Madison Cawthorn being served by CNN, Joe Exotic's new bestie and more ...

46 and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden (Image via video still)

ABOVE: You love to see it. It's official — President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

BELOW: Keep reading for some inauguration goodies, a Bali backbite, a big porn win and more ...

ABOVE: Splish-splash.

BELOW: Keep reading for an attack on Matt Gaetz, a Grinch-themed Georgia ad, when Obama met Madonna and more ...

Michelle is not kidding around, guys. (Image via video still)

(1) Michelle Obama made an impassioned plea to voters — and clearly to Black voters in particular — urging all to vote and reminding everyone what is at stake:

She is what she is: An icon.(Image via video still)

I really liked the virtual DNC! Sure beats watching middle-aged loons dancing around in funny hats, drunk as skunks.

I am wondering if political parties will revert to more of this even post-pandemic, as it also allows for a tightly controlled message.