Here are this week’s most popular positive stohttps://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/10/gun-toting-nazis-tried-to-ruin-a-pride-festival-they-failed-miserably/ries, with some fun social media posts tossed in too. Like seeing uplifting content like this? Sign up for our Good News email.
Despite the chaotic week, LGBTQ+ people are leading the resistance at different levels and in numerous ways. It’s not only encouraging… it’s downright inspiring!
And talking about inspiring, remember the trans person who used Instagram to build a life after leaving a male-dominated working world? How about when actor Jermelle Simon came out in an emotional video, declaring, “I’ve decided to love myself unconditionally”? And how about the town leaders who came out in support of the local queer community when haters tried to spoil their Pride event?
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Let’s warm up with some jokes, courtesy of Godzilla!
Republicans cut a library’s funding over LGBTQ+ books. Then the community did something surprising.
Conservatives wanted to enforce an LGBTQ+ book ban at a local library, but local readers weren’t having it.
Governor stands with trans kids & won’t take ‘soul-sucking path’ of sacrificing their rights
“Bullies respond to one thing, and one thing only, a punch in the face.”
Gay bears stand up for trans men in a Texas campground
The campground said that it’s “male only.” Now the camp owners are getting mauled by bears… (figuratively, of course).
Take a moment to enjoy our favorite flower: the pansy!
Star tennis player flees Russia for a freer life in Australia
“If I want to be myself, I have to make this step, and I did it.”
Hulu’s hilarious new series shines a gay light on queer elders
Nathan Lane stars in Mid-Century Modern from the creators of Will & Grace.
Chris Pappas could be the first out gay man elected to Senate
He says his state deserves a senator “who is grounded in the people, places, and values of this state.”
