Here are this week’s most popular positive stories, with some fun social media posts tossed in too. Like seeing uplifting content like this? Sign up for our Good News email.
Pride Month is just around the corner, but the rainbow is already shining brightly here with great news galore!
Though some of us are busy preparing our floats and best outfits for the upcoming parties and parades, let’s take a moment to bask in the sunny goodness of this week’s positive stories.
Big celebs get bad lip readings at the recent Met Gala
Karine Jean-Pierre went to a D.C. gay bar with 8 queens from “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”
And they had a kiki about the importance of Pride during an election year — a Congress member even joined them for a special surprise!
And talking about 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 icon for inspiring his historic run for president, and that feminist icon 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!
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Nonbinary pop star fearlessly rocks a trans flag outfit in semi-finals of Eurovision
Ireland’s Bambie Thug wowed audiences with their witchy, jaw-dropping performance.
Elliot Page recounts heartwarming support from “Umbrella Academy” showrunner after coming out
“He was incredible,” Page said.
Get your dance on with this adorable 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 scores huge win for trans people
It’s getting easier to live authentically in the East European country.
Check out Disney’s wacky CGI version of “Alice in Wonderland”
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