LGBTQ+ Good News

Celebrating progress being made by and for the LGBTQ+ community

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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A Black woman with short hair kisses a white woman with blonde hair with a pride flag wrapped around their shoulders.

In 2025, LGBTQ+ identification in the US rose by 9.3%

In the latest Gallup poll on LGBTQ+ identification, experts noticed a notable change.
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A crowd gathers outside the white house with pride flags held high

How people are preserving LGBTQ+ history — despite the Trump administration’s efforts to erase it

Meet the people preserving queer stories despite these recent efforts to erase LGBTQ+ history.
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Drag Queen Pattie Gonia in a park ranger outfit next to a screenshot of Pattie Gonia backpacking in the outdoors

Drag queen Pattie Gonia is hiking 100 miles in full drag to raise $1M for charity

The environmentalist and LGBTQ+ rights champion is supporting eight nonprofits focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors.
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A man dressed in a Jesus costume (pictured from the bridge of his nose to his chest) holding a shepherd's staff.

To help other survivors of religious trauma, this ex-Mormon rebranded himself as 'Sparkly Gay Jesus'

After leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, Ryan Josiah has taken on a new moniker to help fellow ex-Mormons.
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Gifts that give back: Material Kitchen ReBoard, Calyan Wax Co candle, and Conscious Step socks

The Ultimate Guide To Gifts That Give Back

Find the perfect gifts to show your love and appreciation for the special people in your life, all while making a difference for causes they believe in.
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A sign in a store window says "together we rise"

LGBTQ-owned businesses and spaces are more important than ever. These apps help you find and support them

Everywhere is Queer and Famm Connect are digital hubs for LGBTQ+ business owners and communities.
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A person holds up an inclusive Pride flag and a Trans Pride flag

For trans people looking to relocate to sanctuary states, these groups are a lifeline

Grassroots efforts help queer and transgender individuals resettle in sanctuary states across the country.
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A flock of rams roams on grassy hills with a rainbow in the sky behind them

This farmer rescues 'gay sheep' and sells their wool to support LGBTQ+ charities

All proceeds support Germany’s largest queer rights organization.
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Socks that give back from Bombas, Awesome Socks Club, and Conscious Step

12 Socks That Give Back & Donate To Charity

We’ve curated the ultimate list of sock companies that are making it easier for us to elevate our sock game while supporting the causes we care most about...
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A stack of famously banned books

14 Ways to Celebrate & Take Action for Banned Books Week

When it feels like our reality has crumbled into a dystopian nightmare, what do we do? We use the power of books, form our own team of heroes, and fight against censorship and for stories that matter!
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