Chris Hemsworth isn't just hot, he's also on the right side of history.

Seen kissing Anthony Hopkins with help from Taika Waititi in the pic at left, the Aussie hunk has taken to Instagram to urge his fellow countrymen to vote in favor of same-sex marriage.

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Ed Murray, who will not run for another term as Seattle's mayor (Video still)

The New York Times: Dissecting the fall of Mayor Murray of Seattle. Great read on the confusion in the LGBTQ community following sex-abuse allegations.

Sherrell died after eight months, making her assault case into a murder investigation. (Images via Facebook)

Fox 46 Charlotte: Trans woman found bludgeoned in Charlotte last November dies; case now a homicide.

CNN: Notre Dame students plan a show of contempt for Vice President Pence when he speaks at their commencement. Also: Young people have the flees for the GOP.

Trump's official inauguration poster had a typo; the new portrait is even hotter!

Chaser: Here's the, uh, official White House portrait of Trump.

AP: It's a f*cking outrage that this headline is real: “Worldwide effort set to make Trump happy on 1st trip abroad.”

Joe.My.God.: U.S. embassy in Macedonia flies rainbow flag, hatemonger Tony Perkins implores SOS Tillerson to make it stop.

Flag commonly used to rep the Macedonian LGBTQ community

(Video still via YouTube @ Seattle Channel)

Mayor Ed Murray, the openly gay mayor of Seattle, who has been dogged by unsubstantiated claims that he molested boys decades ago, held a press event Tuesday at which he denied all wrongdoing but emotionally declared he would not run for re-election.

One of this accusers first complained in 1984, but no charges were filed. The others made complaints in 2007 and earlier this year.

“We thought we had a little more time.” — Mayor Murray

Murray alluded to the claims being made as the worst stereotypes perceived about gay men, gave a strong shout-out to his husband and pledged to continue working hard through the end of the year.

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Caesars: Supermodel Tyson Beckford signs residency deal with Chippendales, is performing in Vegas as we speak.

Towleroad: Men caught having gay sex to receive 100 lashes, the first under Sharia law passed two years ago.

Crime Watch Daily: Seattle's openly gay Mayor Ed Murray strongly denies new sex-abuse suit from man who claims he was molested as a teen.

Ed Murray (Image via official headshot)

Huff Post: Sean Penn savages Steve Bannon as “a conniving hateful bloated punk who despises mankind.”

ExtraTV: Britney's Piece of Me residency in Las Vegas is ending — for sure — December 31. Get your tickets this week.

(GIF via Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino)

DailyKos: Trump officially nominates virulently anti-LGBTQ ideologue Mark Green as Army Secretary, to replace gay Eric Fanning.

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VICE News speaks with Seattle's first openly trans cop, Tori Newburn, in this clip released in advance of VICE News Tonight's “Trans Law Enforcement” special, currently available on HBO ...

Meet attractive footballer Marc Bartra.

He had 10 inches...but needed more. Plus, HOT ASS ALERT.

Kinder, gentler approach to the homeless.

The AMAZING '80s videos of Nelson Sullivan, 25 years later.

FINALLY: Ian Ziering & Olivia Newton-John together!

Seattle killer finds two men on gay pickup apps, executes them in the street.

Gay widowers fighting for their due.

Kind-hearted pet owner dies under garbage truck while trying to save her dog.

Gay dads hold their child for the first time:

Meet “Persian Picasso”/gay artist Bahman Mohassess in Fifi Howls from Happiness.

Demi Lovato vs. Vladimir Putin.

Bastille's “Of the Night” (a Corona/Snap!) mash-up is unexpectedly haunting.

INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT: Frankie Zulferino tours China.

Interview with gay Boystown author Marshall Thornton.

Lee Daniels on being gay & black, and dishing on Mariah Carey.

Dear Abby addresses gay man whose anti-gay brother loves his alive gay daughter!

Anthony Friedkin's 1970s “Gay Essay” on display, captured gay life in SF.

Hustlers in San Francisco in the '70s

Tits a kind of magic

Mama Tits shuts down anti-gay protesters, knows Bible better than they do.

Post-Hobby Lobby, companies want religious exemption from LGBT anti-discrimination.

Another phony reality show for Tori Spelling.

McHale's Navy and All in the Family's Bob Hastings dies at 89.

David Beckham gets scruffy in his undies.

AT THE MOVIE$: Help this doc about lesbian families in the Deep South.

Former fattie loses show over oops-level Instagram comment chased with insults.

Peter Paige, unsung LGBT hero.

Nicki Minaj issues meandering Iggy Azalea statement.

FindADeath.com finds Mickey Rooney casket photo.

Cute, comical boy group The Cream Pies releases anti-bullying video.