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This week’s Good News roundup has lots of love and romance, and for good reason: It’s the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide! In fact, we have an entire special edition dedicated to it — check it out!
And if you want even more good news, did you know the number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials has tripled since 2017? Have you heard about Brooklyn’s new drag school that’s teaching gender expression as a form of resistance? And how about the fierce team of trans women that’s working to fight every anti-LGBTQ+ bill in the nation? That’s right — we’re marching with Pride straight through June and into July, folks. Hold your heads up high!
Here’s an early depiction of “pansies” from queer cinema history
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Eight years in & this couple is still madly in love: “He says I am a handsome guy!”
Eric Crossley & Elcides Flores hit a home run when they met through a personals ad.
Drag Race finalist Lexi Love announces engagement with heartwarming photos
The category is wedding glam realness, as Love and fiancé Jay Groff announced their plan to tie the knot.
This queer family has three loving dads & no they’re not a throuple
They want the world to know that family is whatever you want it to be.
Sister Boom Book explains it all…
This couple has marched for LGBTQ+ rights for over 40 years. They’ve got no plans to stop fighting.
The married couple says they have the younger generation’s backs in their own march for equality.
Modern Family star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons comes out as bisexual using iconic moment from the show
The actress who played Lily is ready to celebrate Pride Month.
How marriage equality gave trans people another expected freedom too
Before Obergefell, this couple spent years trapped in matrimony. Now, the landmark ruling has become pivotal for trans rights in more ways than one.
Gay comedian Paul Lynde’s balloon outfit pops onscreen!
Queer educators unveil 10 new LGBTQ+ lessons for California public schools
“It’s utterly transformative and truly history-making.”
Delaware is now a sanctuary state for gender-affirming care in move to protect “privacy” & “dignity”
One advocate said the move “shows what happens when people with lived experience are trusted to help shape policy.”
Community center marks 10 years of Obergefell with 10 queer weddings
The center’s CEO described the event as an affirmation of both love and the power of activism.
Let’s all take Divine’s advice and go relax…
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: Dean DeBlois, the queer director behind ‘How To Train Your Dragon’, has a message for fans
- OUTSPORTS: LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame recognizes Billy Bean and his impact on baseball with major award
- INTO: More makeup looks to finish out Pride strong
- GAYCITIES: The softball league that increased lesbian visibility and started a stereotype