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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Pastor walks out after Christian Reformed Church synod passes anti-LGBTQ+ resolution
He left to protest “on behalf of the pain that was caused to many LGBTQ+ people.” And one of those people was his son.

Emblems of equality: Discovering the world of LGBTQ+ flags
A handy guide to the history and significance of the most common LGBTQ+ Pride flags.

Republicans don’t have anywhere to eat this month. All of these chains celebrate Pride
As more and more businesses have climbed on board the rainbow train, Republicans are running out of places to dine out.

Anti-trans activists tried to hold a big protest but only two people showed up
It was even more embarrassing when over 200 people showed up to tell them they were being jerks.

Newsroom staff revolts against managers who told them to cover fewer pride events
"The guidance is not being followed," wrote one executive producer.

Neo-Nazis tried to disrupt a Pride festival. They got humiliated & fled.
All it took was some pushups and twerking to send the bigots running.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Christian college’s lawsuit about transgender student housing
The college was trying to overturn a rule that said schools can't discriminate against transgender students.

Swedish political leader dresses in drag to skewer rightwing attacks on “glitter, love & rainbows”
"Fairy tales are not dangerous for children and drag queens aren't either, but populism and intolerance, those are dangerous."

Pro-wrestler CM Punk took a powerful stand in support of LGBTQ+ rights
"I support trans kids, trans grown-ups, gays, and lesbians is because I know when I was growing up, I didn’t fit in anywhere."

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