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.Schools back in session and our cafeteria is serving up heaping helpings of good news! This weeks menu includes some spicy drag queens, a sweet first date between two women, a big slice of community help, and a nice cool Texas drink to wash it all down.Were always interested in hearingyourgood news as well. So if you have any uplifting stories that youd like to see onLGBTQ Nation,write me an emailand you could find your tale at the head of the class. Hows that for being teachers pet? Cougars on the prowl! 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 Devon Poole (@itsdevonpoole) Drag queens get payback after GOP politician tries to smear their reputationA New Hampshire state Republican thought he could talk trash about two local drag performers. But they fought back and taught him an important lesson: When you come for drag queens, you best not miss!Of course, drag queens have long been the glamorous warriors for the queer community. One fictional drag queenhelped raise some very real money for a queer youth charity, the musician Lizzogot a small army of drag queens to fight Tennessees anti-drag law, and one winner ofRuPauls Drag Racemade such an impression thatthey got a tribute on in the U.S. House of Representatives!Yasssss slay ladies, slay. This award-winning community organizer could become Floridas first out trans legislatorAshley Brundage created a scholarship foundation for youth and mentored children. Now, she could make history in The Sunshine State. Gay flight attendant wins job back after mystifying dismissalThe gay Virgin Australia flight attendant was dismissed from his job for the weirdest of reasons. Thankfully, he spoke up and is flying the friendly skies again.And now, some health advice from comedian Betty White View this post on Instagram A post shared by JASON ZEFFIR (@jasonzeffir) My first date with a girl went surprisingly wellShe went for a romantic beach walk with a woman named Penny now youre invited to be a fly on the wall and see how it all went. This story is guaranteed to make you smile. Texas brewery supports LGBTQ+ veterans with Big Gay BeerThe business turned lemons into lemonade, and helped queer military members in the process.Very demure TikToker Jools Lebrons viral fame is allowing her to fund her transitionLebrons workplace beauty advice caught on with celebrities and web users, and now she has partnered with brands like Verizon and Lyft. You go, gurl! Friends help each other out before a big day View this post on Instagram A post shared by PRIDE+GROOM (@pridegroomnyc) The White House is providing HIV funding to the people who need it mostThe Biden-Harris Administration is giving a $1.4 billion grant to poorer people living with HIV and its all part of a larger strategy to keep Americans happy and healthy.Lesbian DJ carries torch in Paralympic Opening CeremoniesDJ Barbara Bush appeared in a controversial Olympic Opening Ceremony segment featuring drag queens. Now shes stepping out to show that love and inclusion win. Hundreds march for trans visibility in DC: We stand tall because that is powerThe National Trans Visibility March returned to Washington, D.C., ensuring that trans people are a part of the national conversation. Youve never seen Titanic quite like this before View this post on Instagram A post shared by CM Omega (@cmyoshiiomega)From our sibling sites:OUTSPORTS:There are at least 41 out LGBTQ+ athletes at Paris Paralympics, a recordGAYCITIES:Welcome to the most unusual modern art museum in AmericaQUEERTY:Latin pop star Johann Vera comes out of the Closet & gets Ricky Martins approvalINTOMORE:This piece of rediscovered trans history will make your day