Special Edition: The Week in Good News

The Week in Good News

Good things are happening to LGBTQ people. It’s easy to overlook the positive stories in the daily mix of news, so every other week we highlight moments you may have missed.

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White House announces new LGBTQ+ strategy ahead of largest Pride celebration in history
Safety, kids, and books are on the agenda.

The majority of Americans support marriage equality at record high numbers
71% of Americans support marriage equality

Louisiana governor vows to veto every anti-LGBTQ+ bill sent to his desk
He compared the Republican attempts to target the LGBTQ+ community with opposition to the Civil Rights Movement.

Kevin McCarthy unveiled a statue of lesbian author Willa Cather in U.S. Capitol during Pride Month
McCarthy gushed over Cather's literary contributions to America, but he neglected to mention that he'd have persecuted her if she was still alive.

Maryland governor signs executive order protecting gender-affirming care
This is one of several moves state leaders have made this year to protect the more than 94,000 trans and nonbinary Marylanders.

Trump judge throws out Tennessee’s drag ban in major victory
The judge ruled that the drag ban's purpose was to violate "constitutionally-protected speech" and overturned it.

Arizona governor slams GOP legislature for trying to “harm children” as she vetoes anti-trans bill
"I will veto every bill that aims to attack and harm children."

Is Spider-Verse’s Gwen Stacy trans?
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse offers some pretty compelling evidence that Spider-Woman is transgender.

Federal judge issues firey ruling against Florida’s trans healthcare ban
The judge said Florida's politicians should "put up or shut up" and state clearly whether they believe trans individuals actually exist.

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