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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Students walk out in protest after being forced to attend anti-LGBTQ group’s Christian revival
Students chanted "My faith, my choice" and "Separate the church and state" as they walked out of homeroom.

Anderson Cooper announces the birth of his second son with an adorable video
"He already seems like a wise and thoughtful little chap," gushed Anderson Cooper.

Bisexual speedskater Ireen Wüst is the first individual athlete to win gold at 5 Olympic Games
Ireen Wüst is the Winter Olympics' third winningest athlete and has more medals than any other speedskater.

Andrea Jenkins on the power of Black trans resilience
The nation's first out trans city council president lives two blocks from where George Floyd was murdered. She writes about where we go from here.

Out Olympic skeleton athlete Andrew Blaser raced with a rainbow saddle on his sled
“It’s kinda fun! Makes me smile,” Andrew Blaser said.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta marries longtime fiancé Dr. Matthew Jordan-Miller
"Forever sounds pretty good," Malcolm Kenyatta tweeted , along with a series of photos of the happy couple.

House passes bill seeking to further protect LGBTQ rights around the world
The legislation would deny visas to anti-LGBTQ human rights abusers.

Chantale Wong is the first out lesbian ambassador to be confirmed by the Senate
Chantale Wong has served within both the Clinton and Obama administrations and in government for at least 25 years.

These parents will do whatever it takes to defend their trans daughter’s right to play sports
“My daughter’s mental health and wellness is far more important than your child’s medal or record."

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