February 22 2026, 08:15 
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.
There was so much good news this week that it was hard to fit it into just one weekly roundup — like when Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) introduced a resolution to recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the adorable proposal video of two out competitors at the Winter Games, and Team LGBTQ winning 6th place in the Olympics medal count! Now grab yourself a coffee and enjoy the rest of these good news tidbits from this week’s coverage.
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Kansas gov. vetoes bill saying it’d ban people from visiting grandparents of opposite sex
Though her veto was later overridden, she initially shut it down while pointing out the law’s inherent ridiculousness.
A cure for HIV is in sight. Here’s what scientists are working on.
“The future looks bright as far as a cure,” one top HIV cure researcher told LGBTQ Nation.
European Parliament passes resolution that says trans women are women
The policy puts the EU on a “collision course” with the US, one trans observer noted.
“Some people say I dress too gay…” Us too, Carmen!
Actress Keke Palmer says she’s “almost 100% sure” that she is asexual
The policy puts the EU on a “collision course” with the US, one trans observer noted.
Don Lemon admits he’s in love with his “bodyguard” in adorable Valentines video
Social media fans have been comparing Lemon and his husband to the iconic couple in the 1992 romantic action film “The Bodyguard.”
The GOP destroyed this city’s rainbow crosswalks. The city is fighting back by displaying queer art.
The city just installed rainbow sidewalks, but those are just the beginning.
You’ve never seen female wrestlers like this before!
9% of Americans identify as LGBTQ+
Younger generations are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+.
Milan’s Olympics Pride House offers a safe haven for queer athletes & fans
Younger generations are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+.
Democrats introduce bill to stop president from removing Pride flags from Stonewall Monument
“Attempts to hurt New York and the LGBTQ community simply won’t fly, but the Stonewall Pride flag always will.”