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The news these days is coming out like a firehose, but there’s no need to get all soggy about it. In fact, it’s important to remember that LGBTQ+ people and their allies are taking stands and protesting nearly every day. So take heart! Hopefully, our weekly good news roundup will help lift your spirits and keep you warm and dry amid the downpour.
Also, if you know a person or organization helping improve your community in unique ways, we wanna hear from you! And talking about community good-doers, did you hear about the city council that voted unanimously to allocate $500,000 to healthcare for trans youth? How about the Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade that recently ended its 60-year ban on LGBTQ+ groups? And what about when legendary gay filmmaker John Waters raised money to help victims of Hurricane Helene?
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Republicans passed an amendment to curtail Obamacare. It just backfired in a surprising way.
They wanted to make a statement about access to health care, but they didn’t think it would end up helping trans youth.
Man planning to testify in favor of anti-trans bill ends up apologizing to trans people instead
“The world needs more Larrys.”
Boston declares itself a pro-trans sanctuary city
When queer rights are under attack, what do we do? FIGHT BACK!
Looking for a place to stay? Just call on Mary…
Queer women candidates have been smashing glass ceilings across the US. Let’s help even more win.
Only three months into this election year, there are already dozens of LGBTQ+ women candidates for state and local office that deserve our support.
Historic ruling establishes “intent-based parentage” in massive win for LGBTQ+ parenting rights
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court wanted to create “a more dignified means to establish parentage” for those using assisted reproductive technology.
How this queer business duo turned their dream into “Pasta Night” in Brooklyn
It can cost over a million dollars to start a restaurant in New York, but following your dream is priceless.
Now let’s get groovy with these cool cats
New gay bar welcomes non-drinkers by ditching the booze
Spark Social House is broadening the definition of good times in the gayborhood.
This Black trans theater head knows art is key to resistance.
“We will stand even more boldly on our promise to present liberating art by, for, and about Queer and Trans People of Color.”
Federal judge takes a bold stand for transgender soldiers
The president wanted to ban them from the military, but this lesbian judge isn’t playing his games.
And here’s an unconventional musical interlude to send ya off!
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: This young couple’s meet-cute is making the Gay Internet
cry! - INTO: This 90-year-old Colombian lesbian grandma’s story is taking over TikTok
- GAYCITIES: This Irish festival is dedicated to LGBTQ+ matchmaking
- OUTSPORTS: Since this gay Olympian retired, he has coached his sister to medal-winning success