December 14 2025, 08:15 
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This week’s Good News Roundup packs a political punch! And in case you missed it, you should check out our monthly edition entitled, “Who’s Afraid of Queer Books?” It features great articles on the queer author encouraging others to fight back against book bans, the surprising things asexual and aromantic people have to teach us about relationships, and how to “restore the rainbow” by showing up for our most marginalized queer siblings.
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YouTube phenom Ms. Rachel says LGBTQ+ inclusion is part of her Christian faith
One commenter called her “a perfect example of what Christianity should be.”
Trans man wins an important victory for queer inmates
“Trans people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect in every setting, including when they’re in custody.”
He won marriage rights for same-sex couples in Utah. Now he’s running for Congress.
Derek Kitchen sued his state to win marriage rights a decade ago. Now he’s running for Congress to challenge MAGA.
Don’t forget to go holiday shopping for the bad girls in your life
“Real impact”: Nation’s largest LGBTQ+ political org awards Joe Biden for his inclusive presidency
Hundreds of queer political players recently descended on Washington D.C.
Looks like Kazakh’s new anti-LGBTQ+ bill has been put on ice
The president wanted to ban LGBTQ+ free speech. But some unexpected luck occurred…
Trans pastor whose coming out speech went viral says she’s been flooded with love in the aftermath
She hopes her courage contributed to making her church a safer space.
Are you as ready for winter as these ladies are? No, you are not.
Pete Buttigieg sums up the importance of what just happened in Indiana in just 3 words
Looks like our so-called president isn’t as almighty as he thinks!
This simple action can improve trans youths’ lives, a new study finds
As young trans and nonbinary people face the holidays, a new study shows a little respect could be life-saving.
Intention, creativity, & hope: LGBTQ+ family-building trends to watch in 2026
LGBTQ+ people are building families in record numbers, and we’re doing so with a growing insistence on equitable, affirming care.
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