November 09 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 had a great election night this week and lots of other fun surprises for our Good News roundup! But before we dive in, did you hear about the community that rallied against MAGA councilman who tried to ban the pride flag? Did you check out the heartwarming article about what parents wish folks knew about their trans kids? How about the folks who stood up for the right of students to read a book about coming out?
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Netherlands is close to electing its first gay prime minister
38-year-old Rob Jetten is taking his “hockeyhunk” fiancé with him to the prime minister’s residence.
Pennsylvania elects its first out trans mayor
“This victory isn’t about one person,” said Mayor-elect Erica Deuso, “it’s about what happens when people come together to choose progress over fear.”
Jonathan Bailey is the first gay man to be named People’s Sexiest Man Alive
Composer Stephen Sondheim once “literally stopped in his tracks, closed his eyes, put his hand on his chest and said, ‘Be still my beating heart.'”
You’ll never Lord of the Rings the same way again
Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech pledges to defend trans people against Trump
“Your struggle is ours, too,” he told trans people.
Republicans tried to make Virginia’s elections all about trans people. They lost everything.
Democrats swept the 3 statewide elections yesterday and picked up more seats in the state legislature.
Democrats sweep in historic races across the country: “This is as big as it gets”
A rattled Donald Trump raged on Truth Social over GOP losses.
Playing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with your tongue?!??
This mom had no resources when her trans son came out. So she launched a global support network.
A rattled Donald Trump raged on Truth Social over GOP losses.
An “incredibly proud mama” asked for help renaming her trans daughter. The internet melted.
“Moms (and people) like you are so very needed in the world and this makes me so happy.”
Hearts are melting at this surprise proposal in the middle of a trans wrestling match
Two competitors got engaged in the ring, and the queer internet is here for it.
And lastly, enjoy dancing at “Club Trash” on Sesame Street!
From our sibling sites:
- INTO: Active Mormons are abandoning their anti-gay views, with good reason
- GAYCITIES: A look inside Casa Cecilia, NYC’s new home for trans and gender-expansive youth
- QUEERTY: You’ll love The Gap’s new holiday ad, but MAGA snowflakes won’t — oh well!
- OUTSPORTS: Trans fighting games pro Usagi makes history at esports event