Trixie Mattel says ‘reality’ is more scary for gay people than Halloween in 2026


www.thepinknews.com/2026/10/09/trixie-mattel-halloween-2026/

Abigail Spanberger exploring ‘every option’ to protect Virginia’s trans kids from Trump’s Medicaid cuts


www.advocate.com/politics/states/abigail-spanberger-transgender-medicaid

Queerty Crossword: Oct. 9, 2026 


www.queerty.com/queerty-crossword-oct-9-2026-20261009/

This year’s Banned Books Week feels more urgent than ever. We must stand up for our right to read.


www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/this-years-banned-books-week-feels-more-urgent-than-ever-we-must-stand-up-for-our-right-to-read/

Gay Olympian Justin Lui retires, says coming out was ‘most empowering experience’


www.outsports.com/2026/10/9/24144901/justin-lui-gay-olympic-volleyball-player-canada-stanford-retires/

Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by Republicans


www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/09/democratic-senate-candidate-reponse-anti-trans-attacks

Bisexual Big Brother star Twinks says she’s a ‘turner’ as she ‘gives Pauline gay panic’


www.thepinknews.com/2026/10/09/itv-big-brother-uk-2026-twinks-bisexual-pauline/