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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Man donates kidney to his husband in epic lifesaving love story
"I don't think there's anything that I can do that shows my appreciation."

Dr. Rachel Levine becomes first transgender four-star officer across all uniformed service branches
The Assistant Secretary of Health is now a four-star admiral.

Wonder Woman has jumped into the battle over transgender rights & she’s not holding back
You'll hear her theme music playing when you read what she had to say.

Lance Bass & his husband welcome newborn twins
Mazel tov!

An insurance ad is being celebrated by Stevie Nicks & condemned by the religious right
We live in strange times. (But, seriously, the commercial is adorable!)

Bowen Yang made last night’s Saturday Night Live super gay with his Oompa Loompa & “Daddy” Long Legs
Bowen's Ooompa Loompa just wanted to discuss dangerous working conditions at Willy Wonka's factory. Instead, he was outed on national television.

High school puts on a drag show for its homecoming halftime show
Both faculty and students strutted across the field as fans decked out in rainbows waved Pride flags.

Positive LGBTQ media depictions reduce queer people’s anxiety & depression
Media can play a big role in giving queer people hope and resilience in the face of discrimination.

Cody Charles started a queer youth center in Kansas & is a 2021 LGBTQ Nation Hometown Hero
"We’re giving the youth tools that communities never give to queer and trans youth," said Charles.

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