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The mural of Dorothy outside the Sidewalk bar in Birmingham, U.K.
The mural of Dorothy outside the Sidewalk bar in Birmingham, U.K. Photo: Screenshot

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I’m not sure if this technically qualifies as “good news,” but it sure is satisfying…

A rightwinger tried to go viral with an outrage video about airport bathrooms. It backfired completely.

Pink gets blunt

Former pro baseball player marries husband in stunning New Orleans ceremony

Wedding stories are always some of the most popular Good News stories, whether celebrity nuptials or heartwarming shows of support. But I’m not sure anything will ever top this couple’s mind-blowing first dance.

Georgia GOP fails in attempt to pass last-minute slew of anti-trans bills

Republicans didn’t score a single victory this year.

Beastie Boys paid for trans woman’s gender-affirming surgery

She kickstarted their career. They helped her start a new life.

The tango was originally a dance between men

Right-wing groups tried to make Disney accept an anti-trans policy. They failed miserably.

An anti-trans activist tried to use a shareholder meeting to push her agenda, but Disney didn’t even flinch.

Illinois is now a sanctuary state for lesbian moms

It’s always been one of the best states in which to undergo IVF. The governor is making sure that stays true.

The fierce team of trans women working to fight every anti-LGBTQ+ bill in the nation

Every battle. Every time.

What did she just say?

Community rallies for Minnesota’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar

A devastating fire destroyed the bar. Solidarity will bring it back better than ever.

US immigration adds third gender option to paperwork

Immigration applications will now include the X gender marker as an option.

Banksy-style mural mysteriously appears on gay bar’s door

The elusive artist says he’s not responsible, but he loves it.

That was unexpected

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