Episode 188: February 28, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

Trans athlete bans head toward a Supreme Court showdown in 27 states. Kansas begins invalidating driver’s licenses and birth certificates for transgender residents under SB 244. Approximately 360 federal surveys remove LGBTQ+ identity questions following an executive order from the Orange convicted felon. Texas school district removes 142 LGBTQ+-themed books in January alone. House Republicans introduce sweeping federal “Don’t Say Trans” bill, HR 7661. UN experts warn the UK over potential human rights violations in treatment of trans people. Senegal proposes doubling prison sentences for same-sex relationships and criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy. Sydney teen avoids conviction in violent anti-gay assault case. Trans man hailed as hero after rescuing baby from Lake Michigan. Niecy Nash-Betts and wife safely return home after violence near Puerto Vallarta. Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedmanhttps://www.listenupgirl.com/Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.