A clueless prosecutor, an NFL player, & the human shield

While summer is coming to a close, these three wedding-themed stories have remained in the top five most shared articles on the site, no matter the season. There was the gay couple’s mindblowing first dance that shocked their guests, the brides who set their gowns on fire, and the wedding that became a dance party when Lady Gaga started playing.

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.

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The queer community (and allies!) have started fighting back over the past year in some creative ways.

A massive protest in California proved that “You don’t mess with drag queens!” and churches in Washington fought back with their most potent weapon: love.

TikTok star Chris Stanley knows why people think his BF is his dad

The social media champion for daddies and bears is a 23-year-old twink.

They thought this gay teen novel would flop. It became a bestseller.

The world has changed so much since 2003 – and this book played a role.

@akprzy

Today is a day when I am just feeling so weird ♥️ So heres a reminder from me to me and me to you. #everythingismadeup #keepitupcutie #exhaustedmillennial #changeyourmind

♬ original sound – Annakprzy

The district attorney threatened to shut down a drag show. He doubled attendance.

He wanted to arrest the queens, but his stupid plan backfired.

The first state to establish Transgender History Month is…

Go on. Guess. Which one was it?

These affirmations for LGBTQ+ people can calm your anxiety

All you need is your phone to boost your self-confidence.

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This is how NFL star Marshawn Lynch made amends to his lesbian sister

Lynch plays a clueless but supportive teacher in the hit comedy “Bottoms.”

9 exceptional LGBTQ+ children’s books

Your kids should read these immediately.

School board rehires trans tennis coach after angry community threatens to fire the board instead

Town residents weren’t having it.

@badbadnino

we know she’s somewhere over the rainbow. 🌈🏳️‍🌈 #judygarland #thewizardofoz #art #cdmx #timelapse

♬ Over The Rainbow – Judy Garland

Not Done Yet

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• GAYCITIES: This year’s muddy Burning Man puts the hot in “hot mess”
• SOCIAL: Always support the bottom
• MUSIC: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “Guts” proves she’s an All-American Bitch

Have a good weekend. And don’t forget, voting is now open for LGBTQ Nation’s 2023 Heroes of the Year awards