October 19 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.
While political news looms large in this week’s Good News Roundup, there’s also an outspoken celebrity, some sweet ice cream, and this great History Month piece about a massively influential transgender video game designer. And by the way, did you know that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani used to make funny rap videos about his grandma & spice? Oh, and if you’re a parent of trans kids, we want to hear from you!
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AOC assures trans kids, “You are fine just the way you are”
She’s showing trans people love during a tough political time.
Harry Potter actress says she’s a “left-wing dyke” who has “great fun” being a lesbian
Miriam Margolyes has long stood up for LGBTQ+ rights.
Zohran Mamdani honors trans activist Sylvia Rivera, says NYC will be a pro-trans “sanctuary city”
The New York City mayoral candidate gave his followers an important history lesson while pledging to fight for all trans people.
And talking of dancing, here’s some great spooky moves from India
Virgin Islands make history by allowing trans & intersex people to change their gender markers
The governor’s executive order marks the first official recognition of trans people in the U.S. territory.
The sweet queer history of ice cream you have probably never heard
“We fed each other because there was nothing else to do—it was the last language of love we had left.”
Why more LGBTQ+ parents are choosing midwives. Even in hospital births.
Midwifery & medicine can absolutely mix. And families often find that the payoff — a provider who truly understands and respects them — is worth it.
Prepare for a culinary adventure of your wildest… dreams?
Even most Republicans support conversion therapy bans
A new poll found that majorities of both parties support banning the harmful practice.
Pete Buttigieg still believes in America & says gay rights movement shows how quickly tides can turn
“One day will not be active in American politics. The sooner we spend our energy thinking about what to do next… the sooner that day will come.”
New York schools are fighting back in defense of trans students
They’re not backing down from threats made by the Department of Education.