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LGBTQ+ people won several important victories this week
February 16 2025, 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.

We’re back and here to show you all the bright spots amidst the wintery political news. And if you need reminders of LGBTQ+ people standing up to injustice, check out the inspiring stories under our RESIST tag!

Now, on to the good news! And by the way, did we mention the poll showing gay Michiganders Pete Buttigieg and Dana Nessel in the lead for their state’s Senate seat? How about when Mara Wilson slammed Donald Trump for saying he’ll protect girls after he bragged about spying on them? Hope springs eternal!

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‘The ancestors are dancing’: Lena Waithe & Darnell Moore on becoming the next Black queer elders

The artists spoke to LGBTQ Nation about the mentors who inspired them to show up for the Black queer community.

Pedro Pascal shares powerful video of trans activist: “We cannot be stopped”

Pascal is known for being incredibly supportive of his trans sister.

Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

And Republicans haven’te been able to override her veto in the past.

Apparently, the f-slur is also the name of meatballs in the U.K.

Art fair holds same-sex weddings & trans fundraiser to show love & support

They married eight couples for free and even threw in cupcakes, flowers, and photography!

Massachusetts’ 2nd largest city is now a sanctuary for trans people

The mayor supported the sanctuary city resolution and the region got an additional safe space.

Trans students win “major victory” against a terrible school policy

The school districts said that being gender non-conforming has “an adverse impact” on students so parents need to be notified. The judges said no.

Mental health is so important…

6 trailblazing LGBTQ+ Black leaders you should know

Black queer and trans political leaders have long been at the forefront of achieving progress and securing human rights

Colton Underwood gushes about his love of fatherhood

“I’m over excited, and I am oversharing for sure. Rightfully so, though, because I had a whole year of getting the path to parenthood.”

Federal judge blocks Donald Trump’s ban on gender-affirming care nationwide

The judge read Trump for filth in his blistering decision.

Listen to the chameleon, darlings…

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