1. Sixteen years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, we pause to remember Mark Bingham — the gay rugby star who sacrificed himself to ensure a plane did not hit the White House.
2. Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon appeared on “60 Minutes” last night, his first-ever televised interview, and his anger was palpable. He also used offensive phrasing when referring to LGBT Americans.
3. The anti-LGBT group Center for Marriage Policy declared September “Protecting Marriage Month” and began distributing literature that claims homosexuality is more damaging than climate change.
4. Gilead Sciences announced a $1 million donation to help AIDS organizations affected by Hurricane Harvey.
5. VIDEO OF THE DAY: Out actress Sarah Paulson, of “American Horror Story” fame, nails the “Wheel of Impressions” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.