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Happy Halloweekend, everyone! It’s perhaps not so surprising that this week’s Good News Roundup grab bag has some political tricks and treats, but we’ve also thrown in some celebrity candy and historical throwbacks for you to enjoy as well!
But before we start chewing on all that, did you hear about trans actress Hunter Schafer sharing the “magical thing about queerness” while promoting her biggest role yet? Did you know that beloved Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart was an amazing gay ally? And did you know the newly re-elected Brazilian president is melting hearts celebrating his victory with a trans lawmaker?
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A GOP gov. destroyed a rainbow crosswalk. A drag queen is selling the bricks to benefit LGBTQ+ orgs.
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Red state Democrat praised for “excellent” response to trans rights question: “God bless this man”
“It’s that simple. Thank you.”
“Hacks” star Jean Smart officiates wedding of gay costar Mark Indelicato: “We did it!”
The whole cast showed up to celebrate.
AOC has two words for Democrats who think defending trans rights is a losing issue
She also reminded voters what all this anti-trans fearmongering is really about.
And some fall hair fashion advice for lesbian ‘dos…
Gay Dutch prime minister expecting a baby through surrogacy: “There are no words big enough”
“We are incredibly grateful that, thanks to two wonderful women, we now have the opportunity to make our dream come true,” said Rob Jetten.
New study reveals surprisingly encouraging shift among trans youth over the past two years
“We are incredibly grateful that, thanks to two wonderful women, we now have the opportunity to make our dream come true,” said Rob Jetten.
Supportive Christian father shares how his trans daughter taught him “unconditional love”
He’s now urging others to reject anti-trans ballot measures.
What’s it like being a trans “doll” in America? Well…
A backpack full of gay newsletters got a hitchhiker banned from Canada. It also sparked a movement.
John Kyper’s deportation became a milestone in the fight for gay liberation.
SCOTUS rejects Trump admin’s emergency appeal to ban gender-affirming care for trans inmates
The court ruled prisoners can continue to receive gender-affirming care and social accommodations while a lawsuit plays out.
The group preserving queer zines of the past to propel their messages into the future
“The more we bi**h, the more will change. Rant up a f***ing storm and stay classy, queers.”
Now get your crew and hit the town!
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: The B-52s receive a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame & pay tribute to Ricky Wilson
- OUTSPORTS: A famous gay beach is honored. Its roots trace to a lesbian heiress.
- GAYCITIES: The nation’s second-oldest gay bar may soon reopen its doors
- INTO: How short shorts showed the contradictions of closeted film star Montgomery Clift’s