Here are this week’s most liked uplifting stories, with some enjoyable social media posts included. Like seeing positive content like this? Sign up for our Good News email.
Pride Month is coming soon, and there is already a lot of great news!
While some of us are getting ready for the upcoming parties and parades, let’s take a moment to enjoy the positive stories from this week.
Famous people get humorous misinterpretations at the recent Met Gala
Karine Jean-Pierre visited a D.C. gay bar with 8 queens from “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”
And they had a party about the importance of Pride during an election year — a Congress member even joined them for a special surprise!
And speaking of political figures, did you know that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) once guest judged Drag Race, that gay Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg personally thanked a lesbian symbol for inspiring his historic run for president, and that feminist symbol Susan B. Anthony was a lesbian hero?
A former pastor’s queer daughter turned her into a fierce LGBTQ+ activist
Her story shows how the power of love can change hearts and minds.
Judy Shepard will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
She has been a devoted LGBTQ+ ally for over 20 years, and will now receive the U.S.’s highest civilian honor!
Great balls of fire & lighting!
31 outstanding AAPI LGBTQ+ pioneers you should know
Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these influential and history-making trailblazers.
Nonbinary pop star boldly wears a trans flag outfit in semi-finals of Eurovision
Ireland’s Bambie Thug amazed audiences with their witchy, remarkable performance.
Elliot Page talks about heartwarming support from “Umbrella Academy” showrunner after coming out
“He was incredible,” Page said.
Get your groove on with this cute baby raccoon
Fans stand & cheer as two women propose during pro-ice hockey game
First, she shot a successful goal… then she really won big.
Jesus was asexual & angels are nonbinary, says history expert
He’s making his case by pointing out some very queer Bible verses that many people overlook.
Czech Republic’s high court achieves major win for trans people
It’s becoming easier to live authentically in the East European country.
Check out Disney’s eccentric CGI version of “Alice in Wonderland”
From Our Sibling Sites
- GAYCITIES: Get ready for a weekend full of romance and nature in Minnesota
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- QUEERTY: The Boy Scouts of America just announced a major rebrand to be more gender-inclusive
