Here are this weeks 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.Queer people are standing firm in strong headwinds, and this weeks Good News roundup is here to inspire you and remind you of our communitys strength: There are political victories, amazing queer role models, and even some first-rate entertainers to show us how its done. Related Huge victory as court says sports group cant force female runner to take hormones PLUS: A royal coming out and Betty Davis eye (but only one of them). And speaking of role models, did you hear about the teen who dazzled his prom in full drag as his teachers and peers cheered him on? How about trans politician Billie Butler who won her race even though Republicans made a website to mock her? And how about the queer Tony Award-winner who used his acceptance speech to call for queer acceptance? Yes folks, thats how you do it! Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Books dont turn kids queer, MGM movies do View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Dream Factory Podcast (@thedreamfactorypod) Trans Rep. Sarah McBride passes first bill in Congress with unanimous bipartisan supportShe praised the bill as an example of the kind of bipartisan, common-sense policy that Congress should be focused on. Here are 5 times Stephen Colbert was a great LGBTQ+ allyCBS recently cancelled his late-night talk show soon after he criticized the networks parent companys $16 million bribe to President Trump.Barack Obama says young men need gay friends and role modelsThe former president said LGBTQ+ role models can help young men learn empathy and kindness. We know all of you have birthdays this year View this post on Instagram A post shared by ThatMemeBottom (@thatmemebottom) As a trans male teacher, I am uniquely poised to teach boys to respect womenMy masculinity differs from that of my cis male colleagues. Thats a good thing.Lesbian women in Congress help score a bipartisan softball victory for breast cancer survivorsThe annual game reportedly raised than $650,000 for breast cancer nonprofit the Young Survivors Coalition. These nonbinary legislators are revolutionizing state politicsTheir work is pivotal as legislative bodies and our federal government work to restrict identity to the gender binary. Now, a quick romantic interlude from Beautiful Thing View this post on Instagram A post shared by BFI (@britishfilminstitute)When the going gets tough, the queens get going: Why drags rich history should fuel the resistanceDrag isnt just our armor. Its the spark of political imagination that helps us both envision and enact a more equitable world. Judge releases trans asylum seeker wrongfully detained in a mens facilityThe woman was tricked into dismissing her case, but the judge is fighting for her rights to due process. Rep. Andrea Salinas is fighting to protect LGBTQ+ youth from Trumps funding cutsShe knows from having raised a lesbian daughter how important mental health services are for LGBTQ+ people.We hope you enjoy an out-of-this-world club this weekend! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clips from TV shows you remember! (@retrotvclips) From our sibling sites:QUEERTY: How did the gay earring myth come to be?OUTSPORTS: The 25 most important LGBTQ moments in NFL historyGAYCITIES: Six amazing gay cruises now booking for 2026INTO: DYKEMINT is the sapphic fashion brand of your dreams