Gays are better dads, the Pope’s lunch with trans women, & a fishing trip to remember

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade went on as scheduled this year when the department store refused to cave to the religious fringe. TikTok and Instagram influencers made social media thankful while Twitter did nothing but make “gay cousin” jokes for the holiday.

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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Subscribe to our Newsletter The Pope invited a group of trans women over for pasta and meatballs

Pope Francis has been quite clear lately. He made several announcements giving trans people support inside the Church, and he’s been giving some financial and medical aid too. Then, in a rare show of power, he personally fired one of the most anti-LGBTQ+ bishops.

Mom puts school board on notice

If anything happens to her son, she’s coming for them.

It’s legal to be gay in public now

A town in Tennessee tried to pass a law that had the judge ruling “WTF.”

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Science shows gays are better dads

Children of gay dads are happier & healthier than the children of heterosexual parents.

This amazing teen activist won’t stop fighting

She just keeps showing up at school board meetings — even when she’s not welcome.

Late-night hosts roasted George Santos

I’m not sure if this really counts as “good news,” but it’ll make you laugh.

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5 dads with trans kids took a fishing trip

It changed their lives.

This tiny market in East Texas is made for LGBTQ+ people

It’s in one of the most conservative parts of the country, and it just keeps growing.

Americans don’t trust politicians on trans issues

Doctors? Yes. Parents? Even more. Republicans? Big bag of nope.

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• MEMORIAL: Rosalynn Carter’s legacy includes support for the LGBTQ+ community

Have a good weekend. Need a few fashion tips for the upcoming holiday parties? Here’s how to dress gay.

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