Austin's drag mamas Bulimianne Rhapsody and Louisianna Purchase host Poo Poo Platter's "Mother" show Sunday (Photo by JXN Art / Courtesy of Bulimianne) Today, Thursday, May 6, marks the 14 month anniversary since Austin officials first declared a local state of disaster for the COVID-19 crisis. For many, these last 426 days have taken much – lives, jobs, businesses, security, mental health – and the pandemic is still a part of our lives (and most likely will be for some time). Although the future isn't entirely in focus yet, this month's queer happenings have got me feeling hopeful not only about the here and now but also what lies on the horizon. Here are but a few of the latest queer-centric news and announcements I've got locked on my gaydar.