Welcome to the all-new, 2024 version of our “Moments of Joy” blog. When we started this column in 2020, it was for obvious reasons. With a pandemic raging and LGBTQ+ youth (and the entire LGBTQ+ community) feeling isolated, we felt that we all could use a bit of joy.

Four years later, we’re bringing it back… because news headlines can feel draining and joy is something folks need to thrive. So here we go. Headlines will be updated weekly, with our top five appearing at the top of this blog. Enjoy!

September 5, 2024

Ron DeSantis smeared this trans candidate. She just won her primary. (LGBTQ Nation)

Sade’s First New Song in 6 Years Is a Tribute to Her Trans Son (them)

The 16 Best A-spec and Asexual Romance Novels (BookRiot)

Will Ferrell & his trans BFF go on a road trip in Will & Harper documentary trailer (Out.com)

Ben Platt marries Noah Galvin in New York celebration (Advocate.com)

August 22, 2024

The ‘demure’ trend went so viral, the TikToker behind the audio can now pay for her transition (Out.com)

Broad City’s Ilana Glazer explains how being pregnant made her realise she’s non-binary (Pink News)

Helen Stephens, Olympic Track Star, Paved the Way for Queer Female Athletes (Teen Vogue)

Trixie Mattel reaches 4M Instagram followers—makes Drag Race herstory (Out.com)

August 8, 2024

Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall… What’s the queerest season of all? FIND OUT HERE.… HINT – Fall/Autumn is in the lead! (It Gets Better IG)

A VP Pick who is VERY Pro Equality. Learn More About Tim Walz (HRC)

Thailand takes a leap towards marriage equality (Advocate.com)

A Letter From Tumblr Dad to LGBTQ+ Youth – Read the Full Letter Here (Tumblr)

Nikki Hiltz shares powerful message for non-binary and trans people after making Olympic semi-final (Pink News)

August 1, 2024

After Going Viral, “Business Partners” From an Old Episode of Supermarket Sweep Reveal They Got Married (them.us)

This is Korean women’s pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji breaking a world record and winning gold at the 2024 World Cup event in Azerbaijan, qualifying for the Paris Olympics where she won a Silver medal in the 10 metre air pistol (itgetsbetter.org)

Trans Teens in Maine Fought Back Against Their School Board and Won (Teen Vogue)

Dr. Fauci reflects on religion, divisiveness, and the special place gay men have in his life (Advocate.com)

Beyoncé pays homage to trans icon Connie Fleming in new photo shooting in new photo shoot (Pink News)