10 Positive Things to Get You Through Impeachment Autumn

The American government is in chaos, the air is turning colder and the days shorter, and a daunting Supreme Court case awaits. These are heavy days. So, let's lighten the mood with some positive news and cute diversions to stave off that seasonal affective disorder.

1. Criss Crash

We're in love with the new cover of 1996 Dave Matthews Band mega hit "Crash Into Me," an unexpected duet by actor Darren Criss, star of The Assassination of Gianni Versace, and DJ-producer Steve Aoki.

2. Two of a Kind

Musician Yungblud, the (possibly now ex-) boyfriend of bisexual singer Halsey, came out as sexually fluid in an interview with Attitude magazine, admitting he moved "to London to be liberated, to be able to paint my nails, to fucking try sex with a guy, to try everything, to fulfill my fantasies and figure out who I am." He later wrote on Instagram: "Love isn't a choice, it just happens. If I fell in love with a trans person, or a gay person, or a bi person, or a straight person, it's just the way it is. It's all on a deeper level. I believe you should never rule out an opportunity where someone can come along and change your whole opinion and perspective of what you are. That's what it means to be human right? To change, to grow, to adapt, not to shut yourself off because of a corner you are expected to place yourself in. It isn't about gender for me, it's about having the right to love any other human being you want and having the right to be loved right back."

3. Time Travelers

Iconic queer musical twins Tegan and Sara have released their ninth studio album, Hey I'm Just Like You, inspired by rediscovered songs written in their teens.

4. State of Equality

Wyoming bisexual socialist Yana Ludwig announced she is running for the U.S. Senate. Don't think she has a chance? Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote and is proud of its "Equality" motto.

5. #BlackBoyJoy

Christian Dante White recently made Broadway history with My Fair Lady, in the highly coveted role of Eliza Doolittle's suitor Freddy Eynsford-Hill, becoming the first out gay Black man to play the part.

6. Coming of Age

Ed Smart, the father of kidnapping victim-turned-activist Elizabeth Smart, came out as gay to family and friends in a letter on Facebook messenger. In addition to announcing the separation from his wife, Lois, he also said he is leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "As an openly gay man, the Church is not a place where I find solace any longer," he wrote in a statement that many of the Mormon faith may be discussing for months to come, although he did tell CNN he would stay in the church until it tried to oust him.

7. Feeling the Love

Get your hankies out before watching Love Goes Never Alone--a short film produced by Spain's top theater magazine, Primera Fila. In it, 16 celebrities--including Stephen Fry (right), Debra Messing, Sharon Osbourne, Neil Gaiman, David Burtka, and Stephen Schwartz--read an epic poem encouraging LGBTQ folks to be proud of who they are, written by Primera Fila director Guillermo Nazara.

8. Schwing!

Brooklyn-based toy company FCTRY created an action figure of tennis champ, activist, and lesbian pioneer Billie Jean King. The company is donating 5 percent of the proceeds to the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, a nonprofit she founded with her partner, Ilana Kloss, that promotes equality in the workplace through global forums.

9. She Rules

Written by political badass Kate Black and Gracie and Frankie star June Diane Raphael, Represent: The Woman's Guide to Running for Office & Changing the World encourages women to take the reins when it comes to creating change.

10. Naturally Pink Chocolate Cookies

It's not too late to help raise money for breast cancer awareness month while indulging in the rare ingredient that foodies call the fourth chocolate with Bahlsen's Choco Leibniz presents Ruby Cookies for a Cause.

Only available through October 31, Ruby Cookies are first in the U.S. that are made with naturally pink and sustainably-sourced ruby cacao (rare pink chocolate that proves pink does occur in nature but tastes better in a cookie).

A portion of sales goes to Play for P.I.N.K., which donates 100 percent of proceeds to breast cancer research and they're cheaper than a box of Girl Scout cookies. (Find them at Cost Plus World Market and other stores.)