April 19 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.
Grab yourself a drink and sit with us a spell because it’s time for your weekly Good News Roundup! This week not only has some queer celebrity moments and amazing parents, but also some judges finally standing up to you-know-who’s nonstop malarky — yasssss, we love to see it!
But before we dive in, did you hear about Rainbow Robotics, the STEM that’s welcoming queer kids to cutting-edge fields? How about when rock legend Billy Idol talked about getting his start at gay clubs? And what about the “lesbian Mr. Rogers” who has taken TikTok by storm to give queer parents a “glimmer of hope”? Remember — we’re in this together, and we’re never gonna stop trying to make you smile along the way!
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Malcolm in the Middle reboot includes a nonbinary sibling: They’re “really important” to producers
“It’s really nice to have a character that just [being nonbinary is] a facet of their personality.”
Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: “Trans discrimination is sex discrimination”
One plaintiff called the win “a personal milestone, but also a meaningful affirmation of fairness, justice and the rule of law.”
Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: “Get out of my face”
“You are so full of sh*t,” the mom said, smiling. “I love it.”
And now for some group meditation… with Pee-Wee Herman!
Federal court sides with trans athletes & says Donald Trump’s executive orders aren’t law
Minnesota school’s bylaw allowing trans athletes to play based on their gender identity still stands.
Pete Buttigieg pretty much said that he’s running for president in 2028
Rev. Al Sharpton said that Buttigieg was “a lot more comfortable with it” at a conference attended by most of the potential 2028 Democratic contenders.
Melissa Etheridge’s eldest son once came out to her… as straight
The lesbian singer-songwriter joked about the incident while speaking about her new song, “Tomboy.”
Quality advice for all you fashionable queers out there…
JoJo Siwa emphasizes she’s still queer while dating a man: “I could never say that I’m straight”
“Does that discredit my past? Absolutely not. Zero.”
Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: “I decided to grow up to be a boy”
He explained how he chose a name that felt right, and his child replied, “Like daddy?”
Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout.
At least six extraordinary members of the LGBTQ+ community are included in their ranks.
And don’t forget to enter the club this weekend with this kind of entourage and energy!
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: America’s drill sergeant daddy? The man who whipped Washington’s army into shape may have been gay
- OUTSPORTS: Rugby wives kiss after facing each other in international match for first time
- INTO: Why so many viewers say Heated Rivalry changed them, according to a therapist
- GAYCITIES: 30 pictures from Coachella that gave us major FOMO