Unexpected allies, a high school hero, and queer clergy
Here are this week’s most popular positive stories, with some fun social media posts tossed in too. Like seeing uplifting content like this? Sign up for our Good News email.
Happy weekend, folks! I’m Daniel Villarreal, a longtime writer at LGBTQ Nation and the new guardian of the Good News beat here. This is a great week to get started because it had lots of feel-good and uplifting stories — let’s jump right in!
This stalking cat’s point-of-view video has amazed the web
This gay student’s bonkers yearbook quote from 1985 is finally getting the attention it deserves
There was a gay boy with a dream of a rich man with a mustache…. and his quote was funny, honest, and — quite frankly — very sweet.
And talking about other loving and outspoken teens, there was the guy who wrote a touching ode to his “best straight boy-friend,” the trans girl who turned heads on the red carpet, and the boy whose flamboyant singing in his mom’s car was worthy of Broadway.
Gay Rep. Robert Garcia wins award for being one of Congress’ “thirstiest” members
… and he celebrated the honor with one of the stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Biden takes “giant step forward” for LGBTQ+ healthcare rights
He’s helping create an equitable and inclusive healthcare system for queer people and their loved ones.
Welcome to the gayest small town in America
A post shared by Courtney Vondran | LGBTQ+ Travel & Lifestyle | Chicago (@courtneytheexplorer)
Two Republicans stood up for queer youth in powerful speech
… and they defeated an unpopular bill in the process.
Over 99% of trans patients are happy with their past gender-affirming care
Looks like Republicans just lost one of their favorite talking points.
Actress Sophia Bush shares the love story that helped her proudly come out
“I have real joy. It took me 41 years to get here…. I can’t say it without smiling, actually.”
A Corgi living their pink mermaid dreams
United Methodist Church starts welcoming LGBTQ+ clergy in historic vote
Delegates voted overwhelmingly in favor of inclusion.
Maryland’s governor signs bill to keep LGBTQ+ books in schools
“I’m proud that Maryland is a place where everyone can see themselves in literature.”
Biden empowers trans employees even stronger job protections
He’s using a 1964 law to bring some 21st-century sensibilities into the American workplace.
If Super Mario Bros. was a 1954 fantasy film
From our sibling sites
GAYCITIES: An introvert’s guide to group travel
OUTSPORTS: These old NFL Draft scouting reports read like hot gay Grindr profiles
INTO: This teen drag artist’s prom victory proves the kids are alright
Here are this week’s most popular positive stories, with some fun social media posts tossed in too. Like seeing uplifting content like this? Sign up for our Good News email.
Happy weekend, folks! I’m Daniel Villarreal, a longtime writer at LGBTQ Nation and the new guardian of the Good News beat here. This is a great week to get started because it had lots of feel-good and uplifting stories — let’s jump right in!
This stalking cat’s point-of-view video has amazed the web
This gay student’s bonkers yearbook quote from 1985 is finally getting the attention it deserves
There was a gay boy with a dream of a rich man with a mustache…. and his quote was funny, honest, and — quite frankly — very sweet.
And talking about other loving and outspoken teens, there was the guy who wrote a touching ode to his “best straight boy-friend,” the trans girl who turned heads on the red carpet, and the boy whose flamboyant singing in his mom’s car was worthy of Broadway.
Gay Rep. Robert Garcia wins award for being one of Congress’ “thirstiest” members
… and he celebrated the honor with one of the stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Biden takes “giant step forward” for LGBTQ+ healthcare rights
He’s helping create an equitable and inclusive healthcare system for queer people and their loved ones.
Welcome to the gayest small town in America
A post shared by Courtney Vondran | LGBTQ+ Travel & Lifestyle | Chicago (@courtneytheexplorer)
Two Republicans stood up for queer youth in powerful speech
… and they defeated an unpopular bill in the process.
Over 99% of trans patients are happy with their past gender-affirming care
Looks like Republicans just lost one of their favorite talking points.
Actress Sophia Bush shares the love story that helped her proudly come out
“I have real joy. It took me 41 years to get here…. I can’t say it without smiling, actually.”
A Corgi living their pink mermaid dreams
United Methodist Church starts welcoming LGBTQ+ clergy in historic vote
Delegates voted overwhelmingly in favor of inclusion.
Maryland’s governor signs bill to keep LGBTQ+ books in schools
“I’m proud that Maryland is a place where everyone can see themselves in literature.”
Biden empowers trans employees even stronger job protections
He’s using a 1964 law to bring some 21st-century sensibilities into the American workplace.
If Super Mario Bros. was a 1954 fantasy film
From our sibling sites
GAYCITIES: An introvert’s guide to group travel
OUTSPORTS: These old NFL Draft scouting reports read like hot gay Grindr profiles
INTO: This teen drag artist’s prom victory proves the kids are alright
