August 17, 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.

Today's a mixed bag of good news: We've got supportive families, drag queen activists, history-making queers, and even a trans athlete in the Paralympics!

Even better, summer is slowly sliding into fall... and while some of us will miss the sunshine, soon the leaves will start changing, the flannels and sweaters will come back out, pumpkin spice will rule the roost, and Halloween will herald the beginning of spooky season!

In other words, there's a lot to look forward to, so let's go!

Tim Walz’s gay & bisexual former students praise his life-changing guidance [[link removed]]

In 1999, Walz was a teacher and founded his high school's first gay-straight alliance. His old GSA students still remember him warmly.

And talking about inspiring educational moments, did you hear about the hundreds of students who walked out in support [[link removed]] of school officials who supported a trans athlete? How about the school board president who got sworn in on stack of banned books [[link removed]]? And there's also the large school district that unanimously approved strong protections for trans students [[link removed]] — if the schools are any indication, the kids are alright!

Read More [[link removed]] How my gay uncle taught me that being different is a strength, not a weakness [[link removed]] Eccentric Uncle Nicky always left an strong impression. But his backstory was more vibrant than I'd ever imagined. Chasten Buttigieg is releasing a children’s book & it’s super adorable [[link removed]] "Papa's Coming Home" is a fun heartwarming tale — and Pete and their kids helped develop its plot! Kim Coco Iwamoto makes history by becoming Hawaii’s first trans lawmaker [[link removed]] She won a race against the most powerful Democrat in the state. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] Pope Francis holds historic first meeting with LGBTQ+ activist [[link removed]] The pontiff met for with an East African LGBTQ+ activist and took a stand for queer equality worldwide. These drag stars are throwing coming-out kiki at the Democratic National Convention [[link removed]] "The future will be fabulous." Valentina Petrillo will be the first trans athlete in the Paris Paralympics [[link removed]] She's an 11-time national champion and still making history at the age of 50. Black Boy Joy mixes with fashion at the Red Dress Run [[link removed]] The New Orleans fundraiser has become an annual gathering spot for fellowship, fun, and festivities. Lady Gaga reveals the queer inspiration for her hit “Poker Face” [[link removed]] “Now that’s my kind of poker face,” the singer said during a recent performance. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] From our sibling sites: OUTSPORTS: Gay rugby ref Nigel Owens gets married on ‘an amazing day,’ now hoping to become a dad [[link removed]] GAYCITIES: The coolest sculpture park you’ve (probably) never heard about [[link removed]] QUEERTY: This provocative new documentary explores sexuality & queerness among people living with disabilities [[link removed]] INTOMORE: Is Luke Skywalker a secret gay icon? This TikTok explains it all [[link removed]] 817&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />817&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />817&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />817&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />817&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" /> Copyright © 2024 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.

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