August 24, 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.

What an amazing Democratic National Convention [[link removed]] this week! Did you check out the inspiring speeches [[link removed]]? The vibes are giving off serious hope and optimism — it's a real breath of fresh air.

And a lot of our good news this week isn't political. That's great, because while it's important to stay up on the election, we all need variety and other kinds of joy in our lives too, eh?

Tim Walz helped a gay student start a high school GSA. Gwen Walz helped the student come out. [[link removed]]

While working as a teacher and coach, Tim Walz also served as a sponsor for his high school's Gay-Straight Alliance. His wife, who was also a teacher there, also helped inspire and protect young queer teens.

And talking about inspiring young people, remember when young gay rapper Lil Nas X helped his bisexual brother come out [[link removed]]? And for additional support, here are some queer affirmations for calming anxiety & growing self-confidence [[link removed]]... and also, 20 exceptional LGBTQ+ children’s books your kids should read immediately. [[link removed]]

Read More [[link removed]] Ron DeSantis gave Ashley Brundage, a trans Democrat, an award. Now she’s challenging GOP power. [[link removed]] She's running to be the first trans woman in the state legislature—you go, Ashley! These moms just won a big court victory that'll bring their family even closer together [[link removed]] "I feel like we can breathe for the first time in a year and a half," one of the women said. A small town’s LGBTQ+ community pulled together when their local bar really needed them [[link removed]] The incredible, true story of a drag bar in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and the dedicated folks who stood up for it. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] Over 1,000 trans people show up for historic “Trans Folks for Harris” call [[link removed]] This included a who's who of prominent trans people, including Kim Coco Iwamoto and Sarah McBride. Gay flamingo couple surprises caretakers by hatching a chick at zoo [[link removed]] Love wins at Paignton Zoo! Curtis and Arthur, a gay flamingo couple, have hatched an adorable chick. Trans girl appeared in court in soccer uniform, won the right to play & headed straight to practice [[link removed]] Trans student-athletes are standing up for their right to play with their friends and classmates — 15-year-old Parker Tirrell is an inspiration in this regard. China awards visitation rights to gay mom in historic first [[link removed]] It's the only time Chinese courts have been confronted with a same-sex custody dispute. Two Democrats are fighting to make sexual health medication free for those who need it most [[link removed]] They want doxy PEP to be treated the same as PrEP, reducing barriers for low income individuals. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] From our sibling sites: OUTSPORTS: Stephanie Wheeler is part of the heart and soul of USA Women’s Wheelchair Basketball [[link removed]] GAYCITIES: Why LGBTQ+ travelers are flocking to these South Pacific islands [[link removed]] QUEERTY: 15 famous LGBTQ+ Virgos: Born into the sign of perfectionism [[link removed]] INTOMORE: ‘Twinks for Kamala’ goes viral after this duo’s appearance at the DNC [[link removed]] 824&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />824&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />824&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />824&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />824&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" /> Copyright © 2024 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.

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