LGBTQ News, 2/9/26

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Angeline Binick

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Feb 9, 2026, 7:46:15 PMFeb 9
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I.     GLOBAL NEWS
II.    POLICY / LEGISLATION
III.   CAMPUS
IV.   HATE CRIMES
V.    ARTS & CULTURE
VI.   SPORTS
VII.  COMMENTARY

 

 

 

 

 

GLOBAL NEWS

 

UK: Protect trans-inclusive spaces, LGBTQ+ orgs tell PM Keir Starmer
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/09/protect-trans-inclusive-spaces-human-rights-orgs-tell-pm-keir-starmer/ 





POLICY / LEGISLATION

 

Iowa: Transgender rights advocates speak against a bill that would limit local civil rights protections



Oregon advocates drop ballot measure that would secure rights to transgender health care, abortion, same-sex marriage


Despite jeers, Iowa Legislature pushes ban on local trans protections





CAMPUS

 

Lawsuit challenging sorority’s right to allow transgender members moves to Ohio federal court
https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/02/09/kappa-kappa-gamma-lawsuit-sent-to-ohio-federal-cour/ 





HATE CRIMES

 

German referee assaulted after viral proposal to boyfriend

(Trigger warning)





ARTS & CULTURE


Florida: Gay Days Orlando canceled, citing sponsor losses and mounting pressures on LGBTQ+ gatherings
https://www.advocate.com/news/gay-days-orlando-canceled



Australia: How the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after party fell apart






SPORTS

 

Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy - IOC
https://www.reuters.com/sports/sports-leaders-reach-consensus-new-gender-policy-ioc-2026-02-07/ 





COMMENTARY

 

‘The Librarians’: Meet the heroes fighting against conservative book bans in the South
https://www.advocate.com/news/culture/the-librarians-book-bans-documentary

 

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