Episode 166: January 16, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Hockey player Jesse Kortuem comes out as gay, crediting Heated Rivalry with giving him the confidence to live openly
Transgender youth face growing sports bans across the U.S., raising concerns about safety, belonging, and access
Hawaiʻi enacts landmark parentage law strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ families
CDC warns of rising STI rates nationwide, with syphilis and congenital syphilis driving the most urgent concerns
Maryland woman arrested after viral video shows alleged homophobic attack inside Virginia supermarket
Nearly half of LGBTQ Americans report being “less out” amid rising…
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