October 19, 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.

Two big events are coming up: Halloween and the election! But don't be scared — we've got good news to help keep the ghosts and goblins away!

Gay bar wins justice in settlement after owner’s testimony moves courtroom to tears [[link removed]]

Robbie Baldwin opened the Scarlet Honolulu bar in Hawaii as a relaxing haven for LGBTQ+ people and allies could relax. But when the city's liquor commission began harassing him, his courageous emotional honesty helped achieve justice.

Queer bars have long been a place for fun and community. Remember when actress Kristen Stewart gave late-night host Seth Meyers a “lesbian makeover” at a gay bar [[link removed]]? Did you hear about the queer-owned sports bar that is helping unite fans of women’s athletics [[link removed]]? And how about the community that rallied for Minnesota’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar after a devastating fire [[link removed]]? Bottoms up, y'all!

Read More [[link removed]] Actor Jermelle Simon comes out in emotional video: “I’ve decided to love myself unconditionally” [[link removed]] His out co-star Wanda Sykes also sent her love. 800 service members who were unfairly discharged just had some of their honor restored [[link removed]] They served bravely during a discriminatory time, but now they'll get the benefits they always deserved. Youth activists disrupt an anti-trans hate conference with surprise prank [[link removed]] J.K. Rowling was the conference's lead speaker, which should tell you everything. But wait... what's that strange sound? 😏 [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] I’ve always been a proud fat, Black gay man. Here’s why I still decided to start Ozempic. [[link removed]] It's possible to love yourself and still desire change. Here's one man's journey and his lesson about self-love in all sizes. These 5 LGBTQ+ business leaders are transforming the world [[link removed]] They're not just making history (and money). They're also making numerous positive impacts on the world. ‘In Living Color’ star Tommy Davidson shares the life-changing lessons he has learned while supporting his trans son [[link removed]] The comedian has some important advice for parents who make flubs during their child's transition. Queer dating may soon get easier thanks to this high-tech helper [[link removed]] The app could help suggest possible long-term relationships and come-on lines, but will users buy in? Trans Europeans are celebrating this momentous victory that'll make their lives easier [[link removed]] The decision will help protect trans people across all 27 countries in the European Union. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] From our sibling sites: OUTSPORTS: Here are the 100 most powerful and influential out LGBTQ people in U.S. sports [[link removed]] GAYCITIES: New Orlean’s biggest Halloween event is this weekend — and it’s free! [[link removed]] QUEERTY: Cyndi Lauper dishes on her farewell tour, gay fans, Madonna & her past experience with you-know-who [[link removed]] INTO: 21 transgender and nonbinary politicians making history in state legislatures [[link removed]] 1019&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />1019&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />1019&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />1019&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />1019&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" /> Copyright © 2024 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.

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