On Wednesday, Nov. 3, many progressives are feeling a mix of frustration and stress about election results. It’s good, normal, and important to process and accept where things didn’t go our way—and it’s also good, normal, and important to celebrate some good news where we can. As reported by LGBTQ Nation, the Biden administration has allowed LGBTQ+ seniors to access Social Security survivor benefits, just like folks in heterosexual relationships. To give you some context of how much this payout tends to be, the average is more than $1,000 per month. So, not something to sneer at, especially if you're older, retired, or live with disabilities.  As some background, the Trump administration filed not one but two legal appeals to stop widows from getting the payout they were rightfully entitled to after the death of their loved ones, like spouses and partners. As of Monday, Nov. 1, the Biden administration dismissed both appeals. To understand why this victory is so major—and such a long time coming—let’s look at the two lead plaintiffs below.  Read more