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January 18, 2025 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. Wedding bells and love songs are playing in this week's good news round up as we see politicians proposing, the pope opening up the priesthood, and some powerful expressions of queer solidarity! Why prolong the pause? Let's stop alliterating and jump right in! Pete Buttigieg reveals first thing he’ll do now that he’s out of a job Mayor Pete, the outgoing transportation secretary, will be hitting the friendly skies, using his Christmas gift and making up for some lost time. And talking about queer people who have tried to better the community, remember the activist who has spent his life making sure the Black LGBTQ+ community gets their due? How about the hometown hero connecting LGBTQ+ elders with younger people? And do you recall when the “Paw Patrol” introduced its first non-binary character? Read More Democrat introduces bill to block Donald Trump’s trans military ban Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) has a trans sibling, and is trying to protect the estimated 15,000 trans people in the military. Brian Sims marries his partner of four years at "incredible" wedding He got married in a historic building and had a warm reception, despite the chilly weather. Karine Jean-Pierre shows her daughter love at final White House briefing She made history as the first out and Black press secretary ever to serve a U.S. president. Gay lawmaker surprises everyone by proposing to boyfriend after taking oath of office Everyone cheered as he got down on one knee.... A lesbian princess just helped end a bad Lithuanian law The stunning high court decision all began with a fairy tale about a princess and a shoemaker's daughter. Pope Francis gives blessing, allowing gay men to train for priesthood There's just one BIG catch... America’s first gay rights group formed a century ago this year Before Stonewall and before the Mattachine Society, there was this groundbreaking group that you’ve probably never heard of. Oregon’s first LGBTQ+ treasurer sworn in by nation’s first lesbian governor Elizabeth Steiner wants to double the percentage of kids in the state with college savings plans. From our sibling sites: OUTSPORTS: 83% of NBA teams are hosting a Pride Night QUEERTY: This queer shepherd & his gay sheep are spinning gold on social media INTO: This 60-year-old photo of a lesbian near-kiss is part of Beatles history GAYCITIES: Pittsburgh activists seek historic designation for former gay bar   Copyright © 2025 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.