LGBTQ+ Good News

Celebrating progress being made by and for the LGBTQ+ community

Two adult women kiss, with a teen in between them, smilling

Aunts are a critical source of support for LGBTQ+ youth, researchers say

Researchers found that aunts are especially supportive for LGBTQ+ youth in Black and Latino communities.
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A competitor at the 2022 Gay Games waves while carrying a rainbow Pride flag

This year's Olympics include a record number of LGBTQ+ athletes, but the real Gay Games are right around the corner

If the Olympics — and “Heated Rivalry” — have you cheering for LGBTQ+ athletes, there’s another event you’ll want to keep your eyes on this year.
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Quote: Activism is my rent for living on the planet. — Alice Walker

34 Best Quotes About Activism — By Activists

The best quotes from famous activists about making a difference in the world. Plus, downloadable social media graphics and phone backgrounds.
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Illustrated February awareness calendar

February: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of February's awareness days, national months, and more...
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François Arnaud, Hudson Williams, and Kolton Stewart in episode 2 of "Heated Rivalry"

Shane's 'Heated Rivalry' Team Canada fleece is really being released (and it donates to charity)

Fans were desperate to buy the jacket worn at the fictional Olympic Games in “Heated Rivalry.” Soon, they can.
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A photo collage of a building with flags in front of it, a pizza joint, a portrait of Jesse Kortuem smiling, a person inside a CT scan machine with 2 monitors in the foreground, and an aerial view of a church

Good News This Week: January 17, 2026 - Churches, Pizzas, & Teachers

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Two long-tailed long-tailed macaques sit side-by-side in a green forest

Can animals be gay? New study finds that many apes and monkeys are — and it may be a survival advantage

A growing body of research suggests same-sex behavior in nonhuman primates is important to social connections.
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A team of both boy and girl soccer players huddle together, smiling

Youth soccer club forms teams based on skill level – not sex or gender: 'The kids let go of the binary'

Discriminatory laws have led to lower sports participation among young trans athletes. So this independent club is giving them a space to play.
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A photo collage of 2 bikers biking on a bicycle lane, a statue of Barbara Rose Johns holding up a book, hero Ahmed el Ahmed in his hospital bed, an aerial view of apartment buildings, and a line of solar panels

Good News This Week: December 20, 2025 - Puppets, Raccoons, & Grandmas

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A Progress Pride flag-colored crosswalk painted in a busy intersection in St. Petersburg, Florida

Florida banned Pride crosswalks — so St. Pete installed rainbow bike racks instead

The city is cleverly asserting its support of LGBTQ+ community members while still complying with new state regulations.
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Drag Queen Pattie Gonia takes a selfie outdoors, next to a screenshot of Pattie Gonia backpacking

A drag queen named Pattie Gonia just raised $1M for charity by hiking 100 miles in full drag

The funds will support eight nonprofits focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors.
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