August 31 2025, 08:15 
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.
“Sometimes it’s the small things that matter most,” they say. But this week’s Good News Round-up has a mix of good things, both big and small! Gay elephants, small affections, queer kids, and huge court victories — big and small wonders for all!
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JK Rowling’s biggest pro-trans opponent just came out as queer
But before we jump into it, did you hear about the judge who recently blocked a university’s drag ban? Did you check out our guide on how to empower your newly out teen? How about our fun listicle of 23 LGBTQ+ celebrities who found their way onto Sesame Street? As we said: Big and small surprises are everywhere to be found, if you know how to look!
But first, a little rainbow-colored “Jungle Boogie”
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Judge sides with trans-inclusive sorority: They can admit trans women if they want
Some transphobic sisters sued their sorority for letting a trans woman join. They just lost a second time.
This iconic queer term has officially been added to the Cambridge Dictionary
LGBTQ+ words have been increasingly added to dictionaries as queer culture continues to become more mainstream.
Video shows “gay” male elephants affectionately embracing each other
They’re “holding hands” and er, swapping trunks in one another’s mouths.
A male couple of 43 years recreates their early dating photos
Trans & cis youth show equal stability in their gender identities
Researchers followed both trans and cis kids for 11 years and concluded that kids of all identities know who they are.
Transgender people in Kenya just won a major court victory
A trans woman arrested for “impersonation” sued and a judge ordered Parliament to pass a law protecting trans rights.
Forget the haters: DEI & pro-LGBTQ+ policies are good for business, new study shows
The president and right-wingers have railed against it, but diversity helps companies retain customers and employees.
Now go for a gay glide on the ice with Donna Summers
Kamala Harris swears in out Rep. Robert Garcia to key House role: “I am very proud to be here.”
Garcia has taken on a position critical to holding the current administration accountable.
187 congressional Dems ask Supreme Court to protect bans against conversion therapy
A Christian counselor says the bans violate her free speech. That’s bunk, the Democrats say.
Illinois launches landmark legal hotline for LGBTQ+ folks: “We’re fighting cruelty with compassion”
Gov. JB Pritzker (D) has long been a staunch supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.
Let’s end with a power ballad for all the secret lovers!
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- GAYCITIES: Austin queer bar Cheer Up Charlies saved from closure as fans come to the rescue
- INTO: There’s something very eggy about this “Hamilton” TikTok trend