#USA #news #journal - Special Edition: The Week in Good News - October 10, 2020

 

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The Week in Good News Good things are happening to LGBTQ people. It’s easy to overlook the positive stories in the daily mix of news, so every other week we highlight moments you may have missed. Like it? Share it with a friend. Everyone could use a little good news. Former NFL player set to be the first gay person on the California Supreme Court Calling his partner "a wonderful man," Martin Jenkins talked about coming out: "I denied myself for so long. And now I’m happy.” A federal court grants citizenship to couple’s twin children in ruling against Trump administration The State Department under Donald Trump continues to deny the citizenship of the children of same-sex families - and they keep losing. A pro athlete was called a gay slur during a game. So his whole team forfeited in solidarity. The San Diego Loyal stayed true to their name and stood up for their gay teammate. It may cost them a chance at the championship. Gay 13-year-old kicked out of an “inclusive” church finds true community in love from strangers Drag queens, a local printer, and LGBTQ people he never met sent him support after hearing his story. California governor signs four LGBTQ rights laws The bills address housing and health care needs for trans people, insurance discrimination based on HIV status, and the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on LGBTQ people. Court rules that transgender students must be allowed to use the facilities of their gender The transgender boy was forced to use an "enhanced privacy locker room" even though he never had a problem in the boys' locker room. Belgium’s new deputy Prime Minister is a transgender gynecologist Congratulations to Petra De Sutter. She is now the highest-ranking transgender politician in Europe. Conservative Christians enraged by Church of Iceland’s “trans Jesus” ad "The church should be ashamed for humiliating Jesus like this." Gay man’s heartwarming story about his Republican grandma made AOC proud "I have never called her crying, but I did today."