Plus: When the Pope is your landlord

December 2, 2023
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Here are this week's most popular positive stories. Like this newsletter? Share it with a friend. ([link removed]) Everyone could use a little good news.

Christmas is coming, but this wasn't a jolly week - it was a DOLLY week. The (should be) Queen of Christmas ([link removed]) stirred controversy during a Thanksgiving halftime show, sparking a blunt defense from Whoopi Goldberg ([link removed]) . But Lauren Boebert's gay slang fangirl tweet to Parton got her roasted like a chestnut ([link removed]) .
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** Chasten Buttigieg won’t run away from the only place that feels like home ([link removed])
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In an exclusive interview, Buttigieg opens up about coming out in a town "where you question whether you will truly belong."

And don't miss our other interview with two gay venture capitalists trying to change the community one dollar at a time ([link removed]) .
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** Man paints apartment building rainbow colors to get back at anti-gay neighbor ([link removed])
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"It puts a smile on my face knowing that neighbor has to see it every day."

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** Did GOP's "gross" attacks on trans kids get this governor reelected? ([link removed])
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He credits the “children of God” for his win at the ballot box.

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** Pope is evicting viciously anti-LGBTQ+ Cardinal from his home ([link removed])
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He can say goodbye to his retirement pay too. Francis has had enough of his bigotry.
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** My mom’s gay best friend was a chain-smoking alcoholic ([link removed])
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He was a
terrible influence, but he taught me how to live.

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** A Roman emperor was actually an empress ([link removed])
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“Call me not Lord, for I am a Lady.”

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** Retired gay couple awarded prestigious honor ([link removed])
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"We are not put on this earth to exist but to be of service to others and our community."

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** New Doctor Who special sparks trans joy ([link removed])
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The show took trans inclusion to a whole new level.

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** Hundreds of students walk out in support of administrators ousted for supporting trans youth ([link removed])
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The principal and four other staff members were "reassigned."
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** Not Done Yet
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* INTO: A pop-up drag truck? ([link removed])
* QUEERTY: Here’s how to speak the ‘language of love’ with amazing holiday gifts ([link removed])
* GAYCITIES: 23 gay bars in the US that opened in 2023 ([link removed])
* SOCIAL: India's Got (HOT) Talent ([link removed])
* INTERESTING: Business is booming at Muslim Kosovo's first gay bar ([link removed])

I hope you have a great weekend. Seen any good holiday reels or TikToks? Send me all the links to feature in this month's content.

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