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.

Like it? Share it with a friend. Everyone could use a little good news.

Mj Rodriguez becomes first out trans person ever to win a Golden Globe
Mj Rodriguez dedicated her win to the "LGBTQIA, Black, Latina, Asian, the many multi beautiful colors of the rainbow around the freakin' world."

Gay penguin “power couple” celebrate their anniversary
The male couple, who have hatched two eggs together, enjoyed frozen fish cakes for dinner and held a party with their neighbors in the enclosure.

Amy Schneider reaches the $1 million Jeopardy! earnings mark with 28th consecutive victory
"It's not a sum of money I ever anticipated would be associated with my name," she said after.

Biden administration to officially recognize trans & non-binary veterans’ genders
Patients can also indicate a preferred name to be used on their medical records.

New Jersey senate votes to decriminalize transmitting HIV
People living with HIV in New Jersey could face five years in prison for having sex, far more than any other STI.

Out diplomat Rufus Gifford sworn into prestigious ceremonial role in State Department
Gifford is now the Chief of Protocol, who is expected to welcome foreign officials and maintain the United States' diplomatic protocol.

Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava Phillippe comes out & says she’s attracted to “people”
"[Gender is whatever.]"

You can finally own your very own bobblehead of Pete Buttigieg
The $25 bobblehead is available for purchase in the museum's online store.

Finding freedom as an LGBTQ person in a city after escaping a small town
Living in a small town isn't always easy as an LGBTQ person. It can be isolating, make people feel trapped and unable to be their true selves. However, that doesn't mean the future is destined to be miserable.

This email was sent to [email protected] because you subscribed to the LGBTQ Nation newsletter.

Do you want to get fewer emails?

Choose between the Daily, Weekly and Good News Newsletters

or, unsubscribe completely