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.
This week is filled with good deeds, court wins, bold stands, and even a large quilt to keep you warm!
Also, did we mention that this month’s edition is “We Can Lift Each Other Up,” featuring lots of heart-warming stories about LGBTQ+ people fostering community in unique and surprising ways? There’s the kinky leather group raising thousands for local charity, the group running self-defense classes for trans people, and the group that helped out during the Los Angeles wildfires! Just goes to show that heroes and helpers can be found everywhere!
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Crowd cheers lesbian congresswoman as she says she wants to impeach
Rep. Becca Balint is getting cheered at a town hall meeting as Republicans and less pugnacious Democrats get booed.
Lesbian school superintendent candidate defeats pastor’s mean campaign against her
The pastor preached about her “lifestyle of sexual immorality,” but the district loved her qualifications.
College cleverly keeps its LGBTQ+ center open despite laws against DEI
While other schools are shutting down their queer student centers, one has found new ways to “pivot” in compliance with new restrictions.
You’ll get a kick out of this… many kicks, actually
Out Colorado governor repeals state’s same-sex marriage ban: “Colorado is for everyone”
Colorado law now protects marriage for LGBTQ+ couples should federal marriage equality be overturned.
Massachusetts Democrats introduce bill to protect trans people from federal investigations
The bill is part of the state’s “Response 2025,” a reference to the right wing Project 2025.
Gay man who dresses up as Jesus for Pride each year explains why folks love it
“You have to understand just why gay Jesus is so popular at Pride,” he explained as he talked about his “sparkly” gay Jesus outfit.
The Grinch who stole Easter!
Lesbian firefighter wins $1.75 million victory after years-long discrimination battle: “You can win”
The city has been playing games with her retirement funds — but she has won that game… twice.
These panels from the “Freedom to Be” quilt aim to elevate trans joy & resilience
Inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the massive art installation will debut in Washington, D.C., next month.
10 years after the first “Free Mom Hug,” the homegrown group embraces thousands nationwide
Free Mom Hugs now has chapters in every state and just held its second national conference in Texas.
And finally… a message from a straight man to gay people
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: Meet Bernardo Rabello, the personal trainer that just made LGBTQ+ history in the Mister Brazil pageant
- OUTSPORTS: Meet the gayest team in baseball: The Party Animals
- INTO: Bridgerton stars raise over £70,000 for trans rights
- GAYCITIES: This video from a women-owned indie bookstore will restore your faith in humanity