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December 6, 2024 View this email in your browser Here are this week's most popular positive stories. Like this newsletter? Share it with a friend. Everyone could use a little good news. It seems like every week brings a few new instances of people making LGBTQ+ history. This week's collection includes the world's largest quilt, an award-winning trans model, and the president giving the queer community a much needed boost. Let's take a look and celebrate! Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr's stood up for her (and all trans people's) dignity in a recent vote Republicans are trying to make trans bathroom use a national debate, but the Montana legislature isn't having it — even some GOP members are tired of it. And talking about great moments of community solidarity, remember the Florida activist who made “Build-A-Queer” kits? How about the time that a Miss Netherlands winner trolled her haters by thanking them for giving her a platform? And what about when soccer star Megan Rapinoe stood up to Dave Chappelle & Martina Navratilova for the rights of her marginalized siblings? Not all heroes wear capes! Read More Biden admin awards grant to first-of-its-kind LGBTQ+ program The money will help fight a little discussed issue that seriously affects members of our community. First trans woman wins Model of the Year & gives uplifting speech She called on the fashion industry to support each other, "especially those who have been made to feel insignificant." Zookeepers rename “female” penguin after animal reveals surprising secret Just goes to show: You can't judge a bird by its beak alone! This government just took a major step towards banning anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech The proposed legislation still has a long way to go, but advocates are optimistic. Joe Biden makes history by displaying AIDS Memorial Quilt on White House lawn The Library of Congress also released personal images and documents about thousands of AIDS victims commemorated by the quilt. “Oppenheimer” star Emma Dumont comes out as transmasc The actor will keep their stage name but is embracing their identity like never before. Malaysia court orders return of rainbow watches after bizarre government raid Agents seized 170 watches from 11 shopping malls last year for a somewhat bizarre reason. Michigan takes a major step towards repealing a law targeting gay men Most people may not realize, but 12 states still have these outdates anti-gay laws on their books. From our sibling sites: OUTSPORTS: These 24 trans women have won national or international competitions or titles GAYCITIES: This is what AI thinks gay bars in every state look like QUEERTY: Man and his “tiny husband” celebrate anniversary with viral throwback photo INTO: The internet thinks Albert Einstein was gay after this viral post, but there’s a catch Copyright © 2024 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.