Episode 153: 2026 Wish List for the LGBTQ+ Community
In this episode of Listen Up Girl, we look ahead to 2026 through the lens of the LGBTQ+ community — not with vague optimism, but with clear expectations shaped by the headlines we’ve lived through.
From federal LGBTQ+ protections and trans rights becoming settled law, to the dismantling of ICE and a humane immigration system for queer and trans asylum seekers, this episode breaks down what real progress should look like in the year ahead. We talk about Florida changing course after years of anti-LGBTQ+ policy, why safety and accountability must be non-negotiable, and how the 2026 midterms…
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