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May 4, 2024

Here are this week's most popular positive stories. Like this newsletter? Share it with a friend. 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

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,” the trans girl who turned heads on the red carpet, and the boy whose flamboyant singing in his mom's car was worthy of Broadway.

Gay Rep. Robert Garcia wins award for being one of Congress’ “thirstiest” members

... and he celebrated the honor with one of the stars from "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Biden administration reinstates health care protections for LGBTQ+ people in “giant step forward”

Biden takes "giant step forward" for LGBTQ+ healthcare rights

He's helping create an equitable and inclusive health care system for queer people and their loved ones.

Two Republicans help stop trans care ban & deliver a powerful speech: “The youth need our help”

Two Republicans stood up for queer youth in powerful speech

... and they defeated an unpopular bill in the process.

People are more likely to regret having kids than having gender-affirming care

Over 99% of trans patients are happy with their past gender-affirming care

Looks like Republicans just one of their favorite talking points.

Actress Sophia Bush can’t stop smiling after coming out as queer in a powerful essay

Actress Sophia Bush shares the love story that helped her proudly come out

“I have real joy. It took me 41 years to get here.... I can’t say it without smiling, actually."

United Methodist Church ends ban on LGBTQ+ clergy in historic vote

United Methodist Church starts welcoming LGBTQ+ clergy in historic vote

Delegates voted overwhelmingly in favor of inclusion.

Maryland’s governor just signed a law to protect the freedom to read

Maryland’s governor signs bill to keep LGBTQ+ books in schools

“I’m proud that Maryland is a place where everyone can see themselves in literature."

Biden administration releases new Title VII rules protecting trans employees

Biden empowers trans employees even stronger job protections

He's using a 1964 law to bring some 21st century sensibilities into the American workplace.

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