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December 14, 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.

It's only 18 days until New Year's Eve... but we're celebrating early by opening up several fresh bubbling bottles of sparkling good news! This week, a red state upheld trans rights, the Pope invited LGBTQ+ pilgrims to celebrate at the Vatican, and some strong queers and allies stood up for their rights... and won.

With so much fun and positivity filling our glasses — cheers, everyone! 🍾🥂🥳

Republicans killed a pizza party for turning kids trans. Then something surprising happened.

Republicans tried to shut down a monthly pizza party for LGBTQ+ kids. Their plan backfired.

The GOP quickly learned: Don't get between high schoolers and pizza! 🍕🍕🍕

And talking about high schoolers... remember when Joshua Bassett, star of Disney High School Musical, came out? How about the first trans high schooler to become an Eagle Scout after the organization dropped its anti-trans ban? Or the high school senior class that surprised a lesbian couple by electing them as prom king & queen?

The kids are alright. 😎

Montana Supreme Court becomes first in nation to uphold trans access to health care

No matter what the next president does, this protection will remain in place in Montana.

Vatican makes history by planning its first ever LGBTQ+ pilgrimage

The event will occur during Jubilee, a Holy Year that occurs only once every 50 years.

Actor Jermelle Simon gushes about his “perfect boyfriend” 2 months after coming out

Simon said he "skipped the line a little bit" and has already found the one.

LGBTQ+ group marches in Christmas parade despite threats & town’s ban

LGBTQ+ group banned from town Christmas parade marches anyway

The Pride group successfully fought to keep the yuletide GAY!! 🎅🏾🎄🎁❄️🏳️‍🌈

Gay teacher wins $90,000 after school punished her for supporting LGBTQ+ kids

A school tried to punish a teacher for supporting LGBTQ+ students — she got payback

The officials who gaslit the teacher underestimated her smarts. 🤓🍎

New Jersey’s governor just signed a law banning book bans to ensure kids can “read freely”

The Freedom to Read Act protects both the books and the librarians who curate them.

Annette Bening shares lesson her trans son has taught her during Supreme Court rally

Annette Bening shares the life-changing lessons her trans son taught her

The Oscar nominee and proud mom spoke at a Supreme Court rally.

John Waters holds a hilariously revealing “group therapy” session with fans

John Waters dishes witty insights at “group therapy” session his fans

The legendary "Pope of Trash" shared lots of advice, secrets about his films, and a bunch of jaw-dropping jokes — oh yes he did.

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