LGBTQ+ Good News

Celebrating progress being made by and for the LGBTQ+ community

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.

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 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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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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.

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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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.