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Corrective surgery on intersex infants is legal in 80% of the world. An Australian state is banning it entirely

According to experts, being intersex is a physical characteristic that’s as common as having red hair or green eyes.

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New study shows that 'queer friendships' are good for your health

Researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Kentucky found links between LGTBQ+ peers and their mental well-being.

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These trans and nonbinary candidates just made history

Across six states, these Democratic candidates will be the first transgender and nonbinary people to serve in their state legislatures.

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In Minnesota and New Mexico, midterms usher in historic representation for Native women

Democrat Deb Haaland will be the country's first Native woman governor, and Democrat Peggy Flanagan is set to become the first Native woman to secure a U.S. Senate seat.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms made history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the US

The race was among the most competitive of the cycle in a state that helped elect President Donald Trump just two years ago.

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Gina Hinojosa made history as the first Latina to be elected governor in Texas

Hinojosa, a Democratic state legislator, challenged Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, who was running for a fourth term.

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What a historic 'blue wave'' midterm means for climate action

Democrats swept Congress and won in the states. Here are the races that matter most for decarbonization, disasters, and data centers.

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Virginia voters enshrined marriage equality into the state's constitution

Virginia’s ban on gay marriage has not been enforceable since 2015, when the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that established a federal right to marry for same-sex couples.

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Missouri voters reject effort to ban abortion in the state

The ballot measure's failure offers a rebuke to efforts by Missouri’s Republican leaders, who largely oppose abortion.

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The 16 good news stories you loved most in October 2026

October 2026’s best good news, ranked by 5 million Instagram views. See the top 16, led by a bill that would ban Flock cameras nationwide.

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