🐈‍⬛ A sexy Black Panther, the Twitter troll, & Annette Bening

November 4, 2023

Here are this week's most popular positive stories. Enjoy this newsletter? Share it with a friend. Everyone could use more good news.

Sometimes you can find queer joy in unexpected places. LGBTQ+ people can be found everywhere - and we're not going anywhere.

Did you know that Africa has a rich LGBTQ+ history? Or that country music has always been queer? One iconic Asian nightclub has been celebrating our community for almost 30 years.

A gentle response to a Twitter troll was viewed millions of times

It's easy to lash out angrily, but sometimes, the best tactic is to kill them with kindness.

The best moments from social media have amplified compassion. Whether it was making sure a disabled man can achieve his Beyoncé dream or the Bible verse about Jesus accepting trans people written by ChatGPT that went viral, the internet can showcase the best in us.

Everybody opposes everything the new Republican leader stands for

Whoa. Well, that definitely qualifies as good news, doesn't it?

Annette Bening warns Republicans: You do not want to make this momma mad

“Most of my career, I’ve been a pretty private person. But over the last several years, I’ve changed my mind.”

School district unanimously approves strong protections for trans students

The district’s policies are more decisive in their wording than the state education agency’s.

Court blocks Idaho’s atrocious student bathroom bill

One of the nation's worst laws got eviscerated in court.

High school stands up to bullies after district postponed "gay" musical

What musical isn't gay?

NBA referee comes out as nonbinary & transgender

Che Flores is speaking their truth and "letting people in."

Kansas City honors trans homecoming queens with historic resolution

Bullies tried to stir outrage online but failed miserably. Now the hate has been turned into honors.

WNBA star & wife announced they were having a baby & t he crowd went wild

The next day, they celebrated their anniversary.

Extra Treats

INTO: Martin Scorsese says this actor “had that girth” and we’re all thinking the same thing
QUEERTY: Lukas Gage came out after falling in love and deciding he didn’t want to hide it
GAYCITIES: PHOTOS: Treating you to the tastiest tricks this Halloween
SOCIAL: W anda Sykes did WHAT?
INTERESTING: Which major companies disclosed having an LGBTQ+ Board Member?

A moment of corporate pride: Maria Tridas, a supervising producer at LGBTQ Nation’s parent company Q.Digital, overcame secrecy & shame with an announcement. She's lucky to be intersex.

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