LGBTQ+ Good News

Celebrating progress being made by and for the LGBTQ+ community

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What Is the Gilbert Baker Pride Flag & What Does It Mean?

The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag is considered the “original” Pride flag. Find out why.

3 Famous LGTBTQ+ Activist: Silvia Rivera, Miley Cyrus & RuPaul

17 Famous LGBTQ+ Activists Who Inspired Change

Discover the inspiring people who changed and are still changing the world around us...

Become a 'Trans Santa' and Support Trans Youth in Need During the Holidays

Trans Santa takes the “adopt a family” approach and provides gifts to transgender youth in need — safely and anonymously.

Keith Lee; Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz; Dylan Mulvaney

From Food Reviewers To Climate Activists, Meet Some Change-Makers From This Year's Forbes '30 Under 30'

The yearly list introduces individuals making a positive impact, inspiring with bold solutions, and contributing to a more inclusive world.

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This New Website is Making It Easier To Shop for Plus-Size Clothing

A new website aims to make finding ethical, sustainable plus-size clothes (that actually fit) a whole lot easier.

RuPaul's Drag Race' Fans & Performers Fight Drag Bans

Fans of the hit show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are especially strong advocates for the beauty, power, and resilience of drag in queer communities.

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The Show Must Go On: 15 Good News Stories About Drag Queens

As politicians try to enact drag bans across the country, here are examples of drag performances being used for good.

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Good News This Week: October 14, 2023 - Healthcare, Football, & Circular Fashion

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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14 Problems in the World — And Their Potential Solutions

A roundup of some of the major challenges of our time — and reasons to be hopeful.

The Pandemic Presented a Unique Opportunity for LGBTQ+ Folks To Be Themselves

I am one of the many ‘Pandemic Turned Me Gay’ case studies.

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62 Celebrities Who Have Come Out as LGBTQ+

Many of today's LGBTQ+ celebrities aren't overly pressured into keeping their status a secret. We’ve curated a list of dozens of major celebrities in the LGBTQ+ community who have made significant contributions to the community itself and/or the entertainment industry.

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Good News This Week: August 26, 2023 - Video Games, Filters, & Cleanups