LGBTQ+ Good News

Celebrating progress being made by and for the LGBTQ+ community

With the rights and history of LGBTQ+ Americans facing existential threats, spaces like the Ohio Lesbian Archives are continuing to keep queer history alive

This lesbian archive is preserving LGBTQ+ history as it's erased: 'Proof of our existence'

As programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people are cut, an Ohio archive is doing what queer Americans always have: preserving their own history.

A group of trans and cisgender women rugby players smile together at the International Gay Rugby Cup in Oslo

Trans vs. cisgender rugby match protests athlete bans through friendly competition: 'We want you on our team'

The “Ruck You” match was organized by pro rugby player Sasha Acheson, who wanted to protest World Rugby's decision to ban trans women from competition.

A photo collage of Harvard's campus grounds, Tiki the dog with a closed caption that says 'The Tiki update we've all been waiting for', a hookless cactus, and a landscape photo of trees and mountains in California

Good News This Week: May 31, 2025 - Penguins, Dogs, & Maps

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Deconstructed LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag

31 Ideas To Take Action & Celebrate Pride Month In 2025

June is Pride Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and support the LGBTQ+ community — all month long.

An intersex-inclusive Progress Pride Flag flies in the sky

LGBTQ+ advocates sell 'petty' Pride merch to protest Utah's flag ban and help community members

“The only thing we love more than pettiness is Pride,” organizers shared on social media.

A collage of Pride merchandise, including a jacket from Levi's, Bombas socks, a green hat that reads "queer magic," colorful Converse, rainbow floral boxer briefs, and a white tote bag that reads "support your local drag queens"

11 best Pride Month collections that give back — without rainbow washing

Corporate retailers like Target have gotten flack for their half-hearted Pride collections. Here are some ethical brands to support while you show your true colors.

A photo collage of a boat going down a river, a wide field, a baby being carried, three people snorkeling in the ocean, and a group of activists holding up signs as they walk on the road

Good News This Week: May 24, 2025 - Gels, Coral Reefs, & Vaccines

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Two dads stand in the sun under a blue tent. They are holding footballs and stand beside a rainbow sign that reads: "Play catch with a dad."

Pride attendees invited to play catch with supportive dads: 'You're doing great kiddo'

Dad and ally John Piermatteo figured out a way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community: Play Catch With a Dad.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, drag queen Pattie Gonia takes a selfie on El Capitan beneath a massive trans pride flag. She's wearing a long red wig and a park ranger outfit. On the right is a large trans pride flag displayed on Yosemite's El Capitan

A drag queen named Pattie Gonia unfurls 'largest ever' trans pride flag at Yosemite National Park

Climbers, including Pattie Gonia, raised the flag over El Capitan, saying it is the “largest ever” Pride flag to be displayed in a national park.

A side-by-side of two screenshots of Bells Larsen playing guitar and singing. On the right is after their gender transition and on the left is before.

Transgender musician sings a duet with themself before and after hormone therapy: 'It's all me'

Bells Larsen said their newest album was “shaped around” their transition, with the vocals to prove it.

Two photos side by side. On the left, Dylan Mulvaney is photographed with blond hair in a light pink sweater against a darker pink backdrop. On the right, a Lush bath bomb in the colors of the trans pride flag dissolves in water

Dylan Mulvaney was once a sales associate at Lush. Now, her bath bomb has raised $30K for trans advocacy

Lush has been a long-time supporter of queer and trans shoppers and employees.

2,000 people rally to reinstate trans teacher after 'discriminatory' firing — and succeed

When teacher Henry Zahid faced termination at a Los Angeles high school, the community showed up to support him.