Here are this weeks 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.What an amazingDemocratic National Conventionthis week!Did you check outthe inspiring speeches? The vibes are giving off serious hope and optimism its a real breath of fresh air.And a lot of our good news this week isnt political. Thats great, because while its important to stay up on the election, we all need variety and other kinds of joy in our lives too, eh? Its definitely not your grandfathers church Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today View this post on Instagram A post shared by Isis Vermouth (@isisvermouth) Tim Walz helped a gay student start a high school GSA. Gwen Walz helped the student come out.While working as a teacher and coach, Tim Walz also served as a sponsor for his high schools Gay-Straight Alliance. His wife, who was also a teacher there, also helped inspire and protect young queer teens.And talking about inspiring young people, remember when young gay rapper Lil Nas Xhelped his bisexual brother come out? And for additional support, here aresome queer affirmations for calming anxiety & growing self-confidence and also,20 exceptional LGBTQ+ childrens books your kids should read immediately. Ron DeSantis gave Ashley Brundage, a trans Democrat, an award. Now shes challenging GOP power.Shes running to be the first trans woman in the state legislatureyou go, Ashley!These moms just won a big court victory thatll bring their family even closer togetherI feel like we can breathe for the first time in a year and a half, one of the women said. Just grooving with the chicks View this post on Instagram A post shared by hey im Smac (@smacmccreanor) A small towns LGBTQ+ community pulled together when their local bar really needed themThe incredible, true story of a drag bar in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and the dedicated folks who stood up for it.Over 1,000 trans people show up for historic Trans Folks for Harris callThis included a whos who of prominent trans people, including Kim Coco Iwamoto and Sarah McBride. Gay flamingo couple surprises caretakers by hatching a chick at zooLove wins at Paignton Zoo! Curtis and Arthur, a gay flamingo couple, have hatched an adorable chick. These amazing women fight it out in skirts and blouses! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Romii (@romibadapaaps)Trans girl appeared in court in soccer uniform, won the right to play & headed straight to practiceTrans student-athletes are standing up for their right to play with their friends and classmates 15-year-old Parker Tirrell is an inspiration in this regard. China awards visitation rights to gay mom in historic firstIts the only time Chinese courts have been confronted with a same-sex custody dispute. Two Democrats are fighting to make sexual health medication free for those who need it mostThey want doxy PEP to be treated the same as PrEP, reducing barriers for low income individuals.Joe Biden is getting very friendly with voters very very friendly View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marleen Twin Shaffer (@miss_mo_wet) From our sibling sites:OUTSPORTS:Stephanie Wheeler is part of the heart and soul of USA Womens Wheelchair BasketballGAYCITIES:Why LGBTQ+ travelers are flocking to these South Pacific islandsQUEERTY:15 famous LGBTQ+ Virgos: Born into the sign of perfectionismINTOMORE:Twinks for Kamala goes viral after this duos appearance at the DNC