• Moroccan feminist sentenced to prison for blasphemy over LGBTQ+ rights message.
• Underground death doulas help queer elders die with dignity.
• DOJ considers trans gun ban; NRA vows to fight.
• London Pride chief suspended amid allegations of misuse and bullying.
• Court orders U.S. to restore LGBTQ+ health pages removed under Trump.
• Sabrina Carpenter wins big at VMAs with queer-inclusive performance.
• Broadway’s Cabaret closes early after Billy Porter’s illness.

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• Kentucky Churchgoers Refuse to Return LGBTQ+ Books
• New Study Highlights Asexual and Aromantic Visibility
• Trump Threatens Rosie O’Donnell with Citizenship Revocation
• Anti-Trans Activist Graham Linehan Faces Court Over Harassment
• Saint Lucia Raises Pride Flag for the First Time
• Charlie Sheen Opens Up About Sexuality in New Netflix Doc
• Trans Hockey Legends Collaborate on Short Film
• Trans Icons Ts Madison and Gigi Gorgeous Talk Community Power
• AIDS Walk Los Angeles Returns October 12

Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman

https://www.listenupgirl.com/

• JD Vance Defends RFK Jr. in Heated Vaccine Controversy

• Senators Slam Kennedy Over Vaccine Policies

• Heavy Breathing and Heavy Criticism for Kennedy

• Inside the Rise of Washington’s “A-Gays” in the Trump Era

• Drag Performer Attacked in Pennsylvania Sparks Outcry

• EU Court Pushes for Gender Recognition Across Member States

• Google’s Power Over LGBTQ+ Searches Raises Concerns

• Rep. Nancy Mace Attacks Transgender Colleague Sarah McBride

1. Florida Officials Remove Rainbow Crosswalks, Sparking Daily Protests**

2. NYC Festival Offers Free Virtual Access After Arizona LGBTQ+ Event Canceled**

3. GOP Budget Plan Would Gut HIV Prevention; Advocates Push Back**

4. Trans Boxer Nolan Hanson Campaigns to Free Detained Mentor from ICE**

5. Texas Passes Most Punitive Bathroom Bill Targeting Transgender People**

6. Greene Sparks Outrage After Comparing Trans People to Satan**

7. Burkina Faso Enacts Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Law with Prison Terms**

8. Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies at 91**

9. Trans Model Alex Consani Becomes Victoria’s Secret Angel**

10. Crumbl Co-Founder Sawyer Hemsley Comes Out as Gay**

• Study Finds 2.8 Million Americans Identify as Transgender
• Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor Declares America a “Christian Nation”
• Charlie Kirk’s Sexist Rant About Taylor Swift’s Engagement
• Trump Administration Cancels Minority-Focused Grants
• Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms LGBTQ Inclusion
• Brian Vahaly on Why Male Tennis Players Stay Closeted
• Why Conservatives Keep Linking Mass Shooters to Trans Identity
• Colman Domingo Responds to Backlash Over Drag Role
• Zoë Kravitz Calls Out Homophobia in ’90s TV Shows
• Olympic Legend Greg Louganis Relocates to Panama

1. Florida Orders Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks
2. Federal Push to Strip “Gender Ideology” from Teen Health Programs
3. Judge Upholds Sorority’s Right to Welcome Transgender Sister
4. Cracker Barrel Removes LGBTQ+ Pride Page After Conservative Backlash
5. Jinkx Monsoon Wants to Play Mystique in Marvel’s X-Men
6. Gloria Gaynor’s Republican Donations Raise Eyebrows
7. Crumbl Cookies Co-Founder Comes Out as Gay
8. Texas House Passes Sweeping Trans Bathroom Ban
9. Celeste Yim Exits Saturday Night Live After Five Years

1. Hospitals Rolling Back Transgender Care Amid Federal Threats — NBC News
2. Kentucky Governor Battles Over Conversion Therapy Ban — NBC News
3. Transgender Woman Convicted After Concealing Identity
4. Minnesota Vikings Face Backlash for Male Cheerleaders
5. Snoop Dogg Stumped by Grandson’s LGBTQ Question
6. Florida Issues Sweeping Subpoenas for Trans Medical Records — Washington Post / The Advocate
7. Massachusetts Bookstore Hosts LGBTQ Wedding Marathon — The Independent
8. Lil Nas X Arrested in Los Angeles — Local LA News
9. Connor Franta Finally Addresses Troye Sivan Relationship Rumors

• Rainbow Crosswalk Honoring Pulse Victims Painted Over in Orlando
• Delray Beach Refuses to Remove Pride Intersection Despite State Orders
• Nicola Sturgeon Reveals She May Fall in Love With a Woman
• Lil Nas X Arrested in Downtown Los Angeles
• Duolingo Apologizes for Anti-Rowling Lesson
• Conservatives Blame LGBTQ+ Community for Cracker Barrel Logo Change
• Federal Subpoenas Target Gender-Affirming Care Records
• UK Butch Women Harassed After Anti-Trans Ruling
• Portland’s Scandals LGBTQ+ Bar Closing After 46 Years
• Ukraine’s Queer Memory Under Attack Amid War
• Illinois Launches First LGBTQ+ Legal Hotline
• Nashville Pride Faces $300,000 Shortfall