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Lucy Dacus Defends Trans Rights, Officiates 154 Queer Weddings

10/29/2025

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Lucy Dacus, a member of Boygenius and LGBTQ+ advocate, criticized anti-trans jokes, saying 80% of the time they are unfunny.
She protested Dave Chappelle's 2021 special The Closer.
Recently, she officiated 154 queer weddings on her tour, emphasizing marriage equality.
Dacus donated thousands to support transgender individuals, condemning threats to their rights, particularly under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

Lucy Dacus, a member of Boygenius and LGBTQ+ advocate, criticized anti-trans jokes, saying 80% of the time they are unfunny.
She protested Dave Chappelle's 2021 special The Closer.
Recently, she officiated 154 queer weddings on her tour, emphasizing marriage equality.
Dacus donated thousands to support transgender individuals, condemning threats to their rights, particularly under U.S. President Donald Trump.