Chasten Buttigieg, Doctor Who, & sweet sweet revenge

Christmas is coming, and this wasn’t a jolly week — it was a DOLLY week. The (should be) Queen of Christmas stirred controversy during a Thanksgiving halftime show, sparking a blunt defense from Whoopi Goldberg. And Lauren Boebert’s gay slang fangirl post to Parton got her roasted like a chestnut.

Here are this week’s 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.

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In an exclusive interview, Chasten Buttigieg opens up about coming out in a town “where you question whether you will truly belong.”

And don’t miss our other interview with two gay venture capitalists trying to change the community one dollar at a time.

Man paints apartment building rainbow colors to get back at anti-gay neighbor

“It puts a smile on my face knowing that neighbor has to see it every day.”

Did GOP’s “gross” attacks on trans kids get this governor reelected?

He credits the “children of God” for his win at the ballot box.

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Pope is evicting viciously anti-LGBTQ+ Cardinal from his home

He can say goodbye to his retirement pay too. Francis has had enough of his bigotry.

My mom’s gay best friend was a chain-smoking alcoholic

He was a terrible influence, but he taught me how to live.

A Roman emperor was actually an empress

“Call me not Lord, for I am a Lady.”

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Retired gay couple awarded prestigious honor

“We are not put on this earth to exist but to be of service to others and our community.”

New Doctor Who special sparks trans joy

The show took trans inclusion to a whole new level.

Hundreds of students walk out in support of administrators ousted for supporting trans youth

The principal and four other staff members were “reassigned” for supporting a trans volleyball player — their students stood behind their decision.

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