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There’s a feeling of optimism in the air, and our weekly Good News Roundup is here to remind you of all the goodness, strength, beauty, and wonder that our community manifests on a weekly basis—let the sunshine in!
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But before we get into this week’s headlines, do you remember the Orthodox Jewish school that made history by ordaining its first out gay rabbi? Do you recall when one of the few out male pro athletes got married? He shared pics! And remember when Laverne Cox led the first-ever all-trans ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ team? Lots of smiles to go around!
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Straight ally couple’s huge Pride display gets surprise visit from pro-LGBTQ+ governor
The couple is also educating haters about why supporting the “Pride community” is more important than ever.
Community fights back in full force after bullies attack a Pride display made by kids
Even Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has gotten involved.
GOP governor vetoes bathroom bill for fourth time in two years
“These bills are overly broad, poorly drafted, and create the potential for substantial litigation.”
Eve finally gets to tell her side of the Genesis story!
Trump backs off attempt to nationally ban hospitals from providing trans care
This is a victory for both trans rights advocates and mainstream medical associations.
Educator awarded $265,000 after alleging school district fired him for being gay
Just goes to show, discrimination doesn’t pay!
Trump tried to stop a drag activist group from getting an honorific history marker. He failed.
The Rubi Girls have raised over $3 million for local and regional charities of all sorts.
Not everybody can handle the fabulousness!
(@endysouzza)Sarah McBride forsees a blue wave this November: “I’m determined to enter a Dem majority in 2027”
The public is starting to see through the GOP’s anti-trans obsession, she said.
Trans org shares community-sourced inclusive bathroom map: “Our communities need practical tools”
“There isn’t anyone who will swoop in and save us from bigotry and anti trans legislation. We have to be here for our communities. And this is how we can.”
I wrote this museum’s first ever paper on LGBTQ+ history. Today it’s honoring our past in a big way.
The “Gateway to Pride” exhibit was a magnificent ode to the queer St. Louisans who paved the way for LGBTQ+ people today.
Lastly, a little glittery World Cup action…
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: The gays want a new term, less cringe term for “making love”
- OUTSPORTS: They fell in love as Team Canada teammates. Now they’re engaged.
- GAYCITIES: Patti LuPone performs for the Atlantis cruise barred by Turkey and Egypt
- INTO: Gay progressive Jordan Wood jumps back into Maine Senate race after Platner exit
Catholics & drag performers clash over “hateful blasphemy” performed in old church
University staff member in “complete shock” after being warned by HR for violating bathroom ban
Remember when a journalist cut Trump down with one simple question about a “pedophile” accusation?
We must resist Donald Trump’s attempts to transform us into hateful monsters
The UK’s new plan for trans students: bathroom bans, forced outing, & no social transitions
