May 4, 2024 View this email in your browser [link removed] 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.

Happy weekend, folks! I'm Daniel Villarreal, a longtime writer at LGBTQ Nation and the new guardian of the good news beat here. This is a great week to get started because it had lots of feel-good and uplifting stories — let's jump right in!

This gay student’s bonkers yearbook quote from 1985 is finally getting the attention it deserves [[link removed]]

There was a gay boy with a dream of a rich man with a mustache.... and his quote was funny, honest, and — quite frankly — very sweet.

And talking about other loving and outspoken teens, there was the guy who wrote a touching ode to his “best straight boy-friend, [[link removed]]” the trans girl who turned heads on the red carpet [[link removed]], and the boy whose flamboyant singing in his mom's car was worthy of Broadway [[link removed]].

Read More [[link removed]] Gay Rep. Robert Garcia wins award for being one of Congress’ “thirstiest” members [[link removed]] ... and he celebrated the honor with one of the stars from "RuPaul's Drag Race." Biden takes "giant step forward" for LGBTQ+ healthcare rights [[link removed]] He's helping create an equitable and inclusive health care system for queer people and their loved ones. Two Republicans stood up for queer youth in powerful speech [[link removed]] ... and they defeated an unpopular bill in the process. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] Over 99% of trans patients are happy with their past gender-affirming care [[link removed]] Looks like Republicans just one of their favorite talking points. Actress Sophia Bush shares the love story that helped her proudly come out [[link removed]] “I have real joy. It took me 41 years to get here.... I can’t say it without smiling, actually." United Methodist Church starts welcoming LGBTQ+ clergy in historic vote [[link removed]] Delegates voted overwhelmingly in favor of inclusion. Maryland’s governor signs bill to keep LGBTQ+ books in schools [[link removed]] “I’m proud that Maryland is a place where everyone can see themselves in literature." Biden empowers trans employees even stronger job protections [[link removed]] He's using a 1964 law to bring some 21st century sensibilities into the American workplace. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] From Our Sibling Sites GAYCITIES: An introvert’s guide to group travel [[link removed]] OUTSPORTS: These old NFL Draft scouting reports read like hot gay Grindr profiles [[link removed]] INTO: This teen drag artist’s prom victory proves the kids are alright [[link removed]] QUEERTY: The “World’s Strongest Gay” retires as a winner & he’s making our hearts melt alongside his adorable husband [[link removed]] 54&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />54&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />54&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />54&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />54&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" /> Copyright © 2024 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.

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