Life

The gayest state in America is… 😳

The gayest state in America is… 😳
Photo: Shutterstock

We had two major interviews recently that you don’t want to miss.

Rep. Ro Khanna was blunt when he explained why he doesn’t need a BS story to explain why he supports our rights. Instead of spinning the typical political fantasy, he got real and said what no one else would say.

Last week, Chasten Buttigieg talked about growing up in a town “where you question whether you truly belong” and his decision to move back to his hometown with his husband, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and their two children.

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.

People tailgated at a school board meeting to celebrate the downfall of extremists

A government meeting rarely turns into a party, but this one did.

The far-right board members got their butts kicked in the election last month, ending months of drama and unbelievable policies. The new board president was sworn in on a stack of banned books, and the changes started immediately.

Watch this nonbinary runner win big at the NYC Marathon

He was almost banned from the competition.

Efforts to block LGBTQ+ issues in schools are backfiring

Instead of demoralizing us, they’ve fired up parents.

This women’s sports bar started as an idea in a parking lot. Now it’s a raging success

You could say they pulled themselves up by their bra straps.

This veteran entrepreneur is building a future for LGBTQ+ seniors

He’s been hands-on after the opening of what he hopes will be his legacy business.

The cost of banning a single book is thousands of dollars

One Congressman has introduced a bill that would pay the cost for libraries and school districts.

Wisconsin governor thwarts GOP effort to persecute kids

The law would have denied parents the right to make medical decisions for their children.

Pope is evicting viciously anti-LGBTQ+ Cardinal from his home

No more fancy outfits and jewels for Mr. Holier-Than-Thou either.

Man paints apartment building rainbow colors to get back at bigot neighbor

“It puts a smile on my face knowing that neighbor has to see it every day.”

But wait… There’s more!

Do you have an uplifting video or story to share with me? Send it along.

Don't forget to share:

Good News is your section for queer joy! Subscribe to our newsletter to get the most positive and fun stories from the site delivered to your inbox every weekend. Send us your suggestions for uplifiting and inspiring stories.


Support vital LGBTQ+ journalism

Reader contributions help keep LGBTQ Nation free, so that queer people get the news they need, with stories that mainstream media often leaves out. Can you contribute today?

Cancel anytime · Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated

Lauren Boebert used campaign funds to attend her “secret” boyfriend’s bike race

Previous article

Judge compares LGBTQ+ people to pirates during hate crime case

Next article