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Six LGBTQ+ People Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential of 2026
TIME's 2026 list includes at least six extraordinary LGBTQ+ people, led by trans civil rights attorney Shannon Minter of the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, who has been instrumental in challenging anti-trans executive orders in court — and winning.
Federal Court Rules Trump's Anti-Trans Executive Orders Aren't Law — Sides With Trans Athletes
An Eighth Circuit federal court ruled in favor of trans athletes in Minnesota, finding that Trump's executive orders don't represent 'settled law' and cannot override existing civil rights protections for transgender students.
Rainbow Robotics: Queer Teens Are Changing the Face of STEM
A student-led Arizona robotics team called AZTECH launched Rainbow Robotics, funded by the It Gets Better Project, bringing STEM opportunities into queer spaces and teaching inclusion to robotics teams across the country. The kids are absolutely alright.
What good news from your own life or community do you want to share this week?