Special Edition: The Week in Good News

The Week in Good News

Good things are happening to LGBTQ people. It’s easy to overlook the positive stories in the daily mix of news, so every other week we highlight moments you may have missed.

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Pete Buttigieg on being a new dad: “I catch myself grinning half the time”
"I used to think of 5 a.m. as 'early,' now I think of it as 'nap time,'" Pete Buttigieg said on MSNBC.

JoJo Siwa & Jenna Johnson tango their way to top of Dancing With the Stars
She nailed it.

Kidz Bop covered Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” & they “killed it”
Kidz Bop is one of the most successful brands in children's music. And now they're taking on one of the gayest hits of the year.

Mr. Gay World changes rules to allow transgender men to compete
The directive will apply globally to all license holders who host country-level competitions.

Trans “L Word” actress Jamie Clayton will play Pinhead in upcoming Hellraiser remake
Jamie Clayton will be both the first woman and first trans person to take on the role.

Democratic congressional candidate offers heartfelt apology for previous anti-LGBTQ vote
As a state legislator, Charles Graham voted in favor of North Carolina's anti-trans bathroom law. Within days, he realized the harm he had done & started working to fix it. He still is.

100 students walk out after girl gets suspended for defending gay friend from violent bullies
She ended up with a broken nose and both victims got a 5-day suspension. The administration ended up with over 100 pissed off students.

A permanent Pride flag will be installed on the Stonewall National Monument
Under the Trump administration, activists weren't able to raise a flag pole or Pride flag on the federally-operated land despite repeated requests.

Here are the winners of LGBTQ Nation Heroes 2021
LGBTQ Nation readers voted for the heroes who inspired them most. Here's who you all picked.

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