#WORLD #WORLDWIDE #USA #LGBTQNATION #Gay #News #Journal #Update - Special Edition: The Week in Good News - September 11, 2021

 

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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. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowns its first trans winner in franchise’s American history "I’m so grateful to be the first trans representation with the crown," Kylie Sonique Love said following her tremendous - and dramatic - victory. Out American athletes are bringing home 5 medals from the Paralympics LGBTQ Paralympians earned at least 25 medals in Tokyo during the 12 days of competition. Carl Nassib is now the first out NFL player signed to a regular season roster Carl Nassib will break ground later this month as the first gay person to play in a regular season NFL game. Pete & Chasten Buttigieg introduce the world to their two newborn children The Buttigieg family included a black and white photo of Pete and Chasten each holding one of their children on social media. Conversion therapist will have to stop trying to turn kids straight after losing federal lawsuit Brian Tingley claims that the children he tries to convert are all "willing," even if their parents make them go to therapy. Pro baseball player Bryan Ruby comes out as gay He is now the only active pro baseball player to ever come out. He is also a country musician. Vote now for the LGBTQ Nation Heroes who inspired you this past year We found ourselves surrounded by real heroes this past year, despite the pandemic, the attacks on democracy, and the attacks on transgender youth. LGBTQ people know how to survive during a pandemic In this installment of the Real People, Real Voices series, Jai Rodriguez is joined by two heroes who are on the frontlines of both the HIV and coronavirus epidemics. Vote now for LGBTQ Nation’s 2021 Good News Hero These Good News Hero nominees all made our years a little brighter. Who do you remember making you smile?