Snowstorm Outside, Political Storm Inside: Our Own LGBTQ+ State of the Union

Queer 101 with Peppermint · Feb 24, 2026 · 45m

Hey y’all, it’s me, Peppermint! This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are recording from the middle of a literal New York snowstorm — and let’s just say… the weather isn’t the only thing spiraling.

We’re giving our own LGBTQ+ State of the Union, breaking down what’s actually happening right now: attacks on gender-affirming care, threats to marriage equality, institutions folding under pressure, and the constant chaos that makes last week’s crisis feel like ancient history.

I also share my personal red lines — what feels non‑negotiable for me as a trans woman — and we talk about what it means to…