December 7, 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.
It seems like every week brings a few new instances of people making LGBTQ+ history. This week's collection includes the world's largest quilt, an award-winning trans model, and the president giving the queer community a much needed boost. Let's take a look and celebrate!
Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr's stood up for her (and all trans people's) dignity in a recent vote [[link removed]]
Republicans are trying to make trans bathroom use a national debate, but the Montana legislature isn't having it — even some GOP members are tired of it.
And talking about great moments of community solidarity, remember the Florida activist who made “Build-A-Queer” kits? [[link removed]] How about the time that a Miss Netherlands winner trolled her haters by thanking them for giving her a platform? [[link removed]] And what about when soccer star Megan Rapinoe stood up to Dave Chappelle & Martina Navratilova for the rights of her marginalized siblings? [[link removed]]
Not all heroes wear capes!
Read More [[link removed]] Biden admin awards grant to first-of-its-kind LGBTQ+ program [[link removed]] The money will help fight a little discussed issue that seriously affects members of our community. First trans woman wins Model of the Year & gives uplifting speech [[link removed]] She called on the fashion industry to support each other, "especially those who have been made to feel insignificant." Zookeepers rename “female” penguin after animal reveals surprising secret [[link removed]] Just goes to show: You can't judge a bird by its beak alone! [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] This government just took a major step towards banning anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech [[link removed]] The proposed legislation still has a long way to go, but advocates are optimistic. Joe Biden makes history by displaying AIDS Memorial Quilt on White House lawn [[link removed]] The Library of Congress also released personal images and documents about thousands of AIDS victims commemorated by the quilt. “Oppenheimer” star Emma Dumont comes out as transmasc [[link removed]] The actor will keep their stage name but is embracing their identity like never before. Malaysia court orders return of rainbow watches after bizarre government raid [[link removed]] Agents seized 170 watches from 11 shopping malls last year for a somewhat bizarre reason. Michigan takes a major step towards repealing a law targeting gay men [[link removed]] Most people may not realize, but 12 states still have these outdates anti-gay laws on their books. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] From our sibling sites: OUTSPORTS: These 24 trans women have won national or international competitions or titles [[link removed]] GAYCITIES: This is what AI thinks gay bars in every state look like [[link removed]] QUEERTY: Man and his “tiny husband” celebrate anniversary with viral throwback photo [[link removed]] INTO: The internet thinks Albert Einstein was gay after this viral post, but there’s a catch [[link removed]] 127&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />127&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />127&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />127&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />127&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" /> Copyright © 2024 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.
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