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What an amazing Democratic National Convention this week! Did you check out the inspiring speeches? The vibes are giving off serious hope and optimism — it’s a real breath of fresh air.
And a lot of our good news this week isn’t political. That’s great, because while it’s important to stay up on the election, we all need variety and other kinds of joy in our lives too, eh?
It’s definitely not your grandfather’s church…
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Tim Walz helped a gay student start a high school GSA. Gwen Walz helped the student come out.
While working as a teacher and coach, Tim Walz also served as a sponsor for his high school’s Gay-Straight Alliance. His wife, who was also a teacher there, also helped inspire and protect young queer teens.
And talking about inspiring young people, remember when young gay rapper Lil Nas X helped his bisexual brother come out? And for additional support, here are some queer affirmations for calming anxiety & growing self-confidence… and also, 20 exceptional LGBTQ+ children’s books your kids should read immediately.
Ron DeSantis gave Ashley Brundage, a trans Democrat, an award. Now she’s challenging GOP power.
She’s running to be the first trans woman in the state legislature—you go, Ashley!
These moms just won a big court victory that’ll bring their family even closer together
“I feel like we can breathe for the first time in a year and a half,” one of the women said.
Just grooving with the chicks
A small town’s LGBTQ+ community pulled together when their local bar really needed them
The incredible, true story of a drag bar in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and the dedicated folks who stood up for it.
Over 1,000 trans people show up for historic “Trans Folks for Harris” call
This included a who’s who of prominent trans people, including Kim Coco Iwamoto and Sarah McBride.
Gay flamingo couple surprises caretakers by hatching a chick at zoo
Love wins at Paignton Zoo! Curtis and Arthur, a gay flamingo couple, have hatched an adorable chick.
These amazing women fight it out… in skirts and blouses!
Trans girl appeared in court in soccer uniform, won the right to play & headed straight to practice
Trans student-athletes are standing up for their right to play with their friends and classmates — 15-year-old Parker Tirrell is an inspiration in this regard.
China awards visitation rights to gay mom in historic first
It’s the only time Chinese courts have been confronted with a same-sex custody dispute.
Two Democrats are fighting to make sexual health medication free for those who need it most
They want doxy PEP to be treated the same as PrEP, reducing barriers for low income individuals.
Joe Biden is getting very friendly with voters… very very friendly
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