38-year-old Rob Jetten is taking his "hockeyhunk" fiancé with him to the prime minister's residence.

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8 November 2025

Here are this week's most popular positive stories. Like this newsletter? Share it with a friend. Everyone could use a little good news.

We had a great election night this week and lots of other fun surprises for our Good News roundup! But before we dive in, did you hear about the community that rallied against MAGA councilman who tried to ban the pride flag? Did you check out the heartwarming article about what parents wish folks knew about their trans kids? How about the folks who stood up for the right of students to read a book about coming out?

Netherlands is close to electing its first gay prime minister 38-year-old Rob Jetten is taking his "hockeyhunk" fiancé with him to the prime minister's residence. Read More

Republicans tried to make Virginia’s elections all about trans people. They lost everything. Democrats swept the 3 statewide elections yesterday and picked up more seats in the state legislature.

Pennsylvania elects its first out trans mayor "This victory isn’t about one person," said Mayor-elect Erica Deuso, "it’s about what happens when people come together to choose progress over fear.”

Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech pledges to defend trans people against Trump "Your struggle is ours, too," he told trans people.

Jonathan Bailey is the first gay man to be named People’s Sexiest Man Alive Composer Stephen Sondheim once "literally stopped in his tracks, closed his eyes, put his hand on his chest and said, 'Be still my beating heart.'"

This mom had no resources when her trans son came out. So she launched a global support network. "We know that if we educate and support the caregivers, the loved ones, the parents, that the young people are going to do better."

Hearts are melting at this surprise proposal in the middle of a trans wrestling match Two competitors got engaged in the ring, and the queer internet is here for it.

Democrats sweep in historic races across the country: “This is as big as it gets” A rattled Donald Trump raged on Truth Social over GOP losses.

An “incredibly proud mama” asked for help renaming her trans daughter. The internet melted. "Moms (and people) like you are so very needed in the world and this makes me so happy."

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