LGBTQ News, 1/29/26
Angeline Binick
II. POLICY / LEGISLATION
VI. COMMENTARY
GLOBAL NEWS
UK: Judge blocks charity’s challenge over trans people’s use of Hampstead ponds single-sex facilities
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/29/judge-blocks-charitys-challenge-over-trans-peoples-use-of-hampstead-ponds-single-sex-facilities
POLICY / LEGISLATION
US states have already tabled over 360 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the first month of 2026
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/29/us-anti-lgbtq-bills-first-month/
As Utah looks to cut schools budget, one lawmaker chides an arts group for LGBTQ advocacy
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/29/lawmaker-chides-arts-group-that/
LAW ENFORCEMENT
UK: Met Police made 27 failings in ‘homophobic’ investigation of gay student’s death
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/29/met-police-made-27-failings-in-homophobic-investigation-of-gay-students-death/
DISCRIMINATION
New Hampshire child advocate believes her ouster is due to support of LGBTQ youth
HATE CRIMES
Colorado: Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to kill women he thought were lesbians
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/29/man-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison-for-trying-to-kill-women-he-thought-were-lesbians/
NYPD Increases Security at NYU After Anti-LGBTQ Bomb Threats
https://www.metroweekly.com/2026/01/nypd-increases-security-nyu-anti-lgbtq-bomb-threats/
COMMENTARY
Health insurance costs are up. Women and LGBTQ+ people are paying the price
https://www.advocate.com/health/health-insurance-costs-women-lgbtq