LGBTQ+ Good News

Celebrating progress being made by and for the LGBTQ+ community

Two photos. On the right, Nikki Hiltz holds up a transgender pride flag in front of their face. On the left: Nikki Hiltz passes the finish line at the 2024 Olympic Trials, with their arms outstretched, cheering toward the sky

Nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz calls for compassion ahead of Olympics: 'We're setting the stage for what's possible'

The trans nonbinary runner is gearing up for the Olympics by standing up for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Religious groups are protecting Pride events — upending the LGBTQ+ vs. faith narrative

More than 120 faith groups will fan out across 50 events this June to de-escalate extremist anti-LGBTQ+ protests from hate groups.

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Good News This Week: June 8, 2024 - Parks, Pride, & the Olympics

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

New federal rules say LGBTQ+ employees can no longer be misgendered or denied bathrooms at work

The new guidance also details protections that extend to remote workers and pregnant workers.

A group of drag queens in the stage of "Rupaul's Drag Race"

What a drag queen can teach you about self-confidence

Taking a moment from their new "Dead Inside" comedy world tour, Bianca Del Rio offers expert advice on authenticity, confidence, and managing life onstage and off.

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Ms Rachel stands by Pride Month post after backlash: "There is no 'except' in 'love your neighbor'"

Backlash and boycotts bandied about after beloved children’s icon Ms Rachel made a celebratory Pride Month post, and her follow up video continued a call for “respect” and “empathy” for all families.

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June: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of June’s awareness days, national months, and more...

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31 Ideas To (Thoughtfully) Celebrate Pride Month

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

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Support a good cause & win a free trip to meet Chappell Roan at Bonnaroo

Good luck, babe! Chappell Roan is teaming up with Propeller and the Human Rights Campaign to send fans to Bonnaroo.

Three photos. Left: Hunter Shafer plays Jules Vaughn in HBO's 'Euphoria.' Center: Bella Ramsey and Storm Reid in 'The Last of Us.' Right: Christina Hendricks leans atop Hannah Einbinder, about to kiss her in an episode of 'Hacks.'

This viral spreadsheet is your guide to queer women characters on TV

A TikTok creator made a thorough online database to make it easier to find TV shows with LGBTQ+ women characters.

Sweeping changes for trans women in Colorado prisons could have positive ripple effects

Colorado’s prison system must now provide the same gender-affirming health care covered by state Medicaid, and trans women must have the option to be housed with other women.

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Ancient Romans prove gender nonconformity is not a modern concept

Vatican’s opposition to gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles. Here's how one historic group found community.