Ron DeSantis forced this city to remove Pride crosswalks. So it put up Pride bike racks instead.

20 December 2025

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We have lots of goodies wrapped up for you in this holiday edition of the Good News roundup. And also, did you hear about the first gay Miss England's inspiring advice for young people coming out, the Real Housewives star who showed support for trans rights, and the supportive dad who made a surprising stand for his queer kids?

The state of Florida has become the epicenter of Republicans' rainbow crosswalk crackdown. But folks across the state have been finding ways to fight back.

Internet in tears over grandma’s beautiful reaction to grandaughter coming out as trans

The video shows how uncomplicated it can be to accept someone for exactly who they are.

Rosie O'Donnell says she's loving life in exile

She fled to Ireland for safety, distance, and relief from the orange specter that was haunting her. She's checked two of those boxes.

Queer Wicked star Cynthia Erivo makes Golden Globes history with Best Actress nomination

Erivo is one of several queer members of the Wicked & Wicked: For Good cast.

Drag queen Pattie Gonia hikes 100 miles in drag to raise $1 million for inclusive outdoors groups

"I hope i can be a little bit of proof... that combining who you are and what you're good at to fight for the change you want to see in the world works."