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.Wedding bells and love songs are playing in this weeks 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? Lets stop alliterating and jump right in!All aboard at the slay station! View this post on Instagram A post shared by PARALLEL (@parallel.fbx) Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Pete Buttigieg reveals first thing hell do now that hes out of a jobMayor 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, rememberthe activist who has spent his life making sure the Black LGBTQ+ community gets their due? How aboutthe hometown heroconnecting LGBTQ+ elders with younger people? And do you recall whenthePaw Patrol introduced its first non-binary character? Democrat introduces bill to block Donald Trumps trans military banRep. 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 weddingHe got married in a historic building and had a warm reception, despite the chilly weather.We havent seen a gay gang like this since West Side Story View this post on Instagram A post shared by Diego Badaracco. (@diebadaracco) Karine Jean-Pierre shows her daughter love at final White House briefingShe made history as the first out, Black press secretary ever to serve a U.S. president. Gay lawmaker surprises everyone by proposing to boyfriend after taking oath of officeEveryone cheered as he got down on one knee.A lesbian princess just helped end a bad Lithuanian lawThe stunning high court decision all began with a story about a magical princess and a shoemakers daughter. If you feel like your goose is already cooked this year, be like this wise bird View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hipsters Of New York (@hipsters_of_ny) Pope Francis gives blessing, allowing gay men to train for the priesthoodTheres just one BIG catchAmericas first gay rights group formed a century ago this yearBefore Stonewall and before the Mattachine Society, there was this groundbreaking group that youve probably never heard of. Oregons first LGBTQ+ treasurer sworn in by nations first lesbian governorElizabeth Steiner wants to double the percentage of kids in the state with college savings plans. Treat yourself to some golden-age quality Neopolitan ice cream! View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@1920aesthetic)From our sibling sites:OUTSPORTS:83% of NBA teams are hosting a Pride NightQUEERTY:This queer shepherd & his gay sheep are spinning gold on social mediaINTO:This 60-year-old photo of a lesbian near-kiss is part of Beatles historyGAYCITIES:Pittsburgh activists seek historic designation for former gay barSubscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.