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Roger Hyttinen

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This Lit Hub piece looks at how a “chill” in the market — fueled by book bans and political pressure tied to the Trump administration — has made it harder for LGBTQ+ books (especially kids’ and YA titles) to sell and get placed in stores. 📚🌈 buff.ly/EboBqv4 #PublishingNews #BookBans #LGBTQBooks

Thanks to the Trump administration, LGBTQ+ books are getting harder to sell.

As Surina Venkat reported at The Hill this morning, both authors and publishing executives have detected “a notable chill in the market for queer stories.” Children’s books in par…

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January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Steven Gellman 🌈 📚🎼 🐾 🇺🇦

@hiddenpoetmusic.bsky.social

Oscar at his favorite coffee shop @dublinroasterscoffee keeping me company as I write book #3. #dogs #dogsky #writesky #authorsky #amwritingya #queerbooks #lgbtqauthors

January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM

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🌈Zee Bee🦋 | Yuri-GL Author📚

@onelayergirl.bsky.social

Getting my next paperback ready 📚🌈 Almost at 60 pages! 🥳 www.amazon.com/stores/One-L...

& I can’t believe that in 2027 OLU will be 10 yrs old 🥹💖 How crazy is that?!😭🤧

#yuri #yurisky #lesfic #sapphicbooks #blackartist #comic #lesbiansky #webcomic #comicbooks #wlw #GL #sapphic #author #lesficauthor

January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM

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❄️ (Grove Tender) ❄️

@orenshedherskin.bsky.social

This gay book was so sad at the start that now that it's less sad I'm living in fear of the return of the sad, waiting for the other shoe to drop, apprehension, tension

Guess that means the writing is good, guess that means the story is close to home

January 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM

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Author Discovery

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Anybody building in the queer book-o-sphere, this is a great follow. If you’re looking for community, readers, and fellow authors here on BookSky, J.M. Weaver is one to connect with. Wishing you a smooth path to publication. 🌈📚 #Booksky

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January 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM

Alan Richardson

@alanrichardson1980.bsky.social

youtu.be/IIYGl5_NQRU?... Here's a new LGBT Comedy Film I'm starring in folks!

"I didn't know you cared!"

YouTube video by Sco fair

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January 21, 2026 at 9:42 PM

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LGBTQ Nation

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University cancels class because professor won’t say when LGBTQ+ issues would be discussed - buff.ly/OfoFjYB

January 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM

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PinkNews

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#TheTraitors' Colton Underwood hits back after Michael Rapaport's 'homophobic' dig https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/19/traitors-colton-underwood-hits-back-after-michael-rapaports-homophobic-dig/?utm_content=1768946403&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Traitors' Colton Underwood hits back after Michael Rapaport's 'homophobic' dig

Former NFL player Colton Underwood has spoke out after Michael Rapaport made a “homophobic” dig at him while on the Traitors.

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January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Out Magazine

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Karamo Brown was a no-show on CBS Mornings and Today.

Karamo Brown pulls out of 'Queer Eye' interview because he felt 'mentally and emotionally abused'

www.out.com

January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM

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Transgender World

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How the ACLU is using fashion to fight for trans kids

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How the ACLU is using fashion to fight for trans kids

Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU's LGBT & HIV Project, discusses the nonprofit's partnership with queer fashion designer Willy Chavarria in its More Than a Game campaign.

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January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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LGBTQ Nation

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Trans advocates blast upcoming puberty blocker studies as unethical & biased - buff.ly/B6FaSdZ

January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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PinkNews

@pinknews.bsky.social

Dolly Parton turns 80: Here are nine times she proudly came out swinging for LGBTQ+ rights https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/19/dolly-parton-birthday-lgbt-ally-dollywood-marriage-equality-trans/?utm_content=1768948800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Dolly Parton turns 80 today: Here are nine times she loudly said 'LGBTQ+ rights'

To celebrate Dolly Parton's 80th birthday here are nine times Dolly Parton proved she is the undeniable patron saint of queer allyship.

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January 20, 2026 at 10:40 PM

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LGBTQ Nation

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A full year of Trump and LGBTQ issues: All that’s been lost - buff.ly/zj3ORH3

January 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM

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Out Magazine

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For High School Musical's 20th anniversary, a queer writer looks back at the franchise and determines which songs had overt (and subvert) gay themes.

Ranking the gayest 'High School Musical' songs, 20 years later

www.out.com

January 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM

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PinkNews

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NHS puberty blockers trial 'designed to reach negative conclusion', trans rights group argues
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/19/puberty-blockers-trial-negative-transactual/?utm_content=1768952400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Puberty blockers trial 'designed to reach negative conclusion'

TransActual has accused the NHS of failing to uphold ethical standards with its upcoming puberty blockers trial.

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January 20, 2026 at 11:40 PM

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Out Magazine

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The couple got a write-up in The New York Times about their special day.

Joel Kim Booster weds partner John Michael Sudsina after four years together

www.out.com

January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM

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PinkNews

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England’s official LGBTQ+ fan group to boycott World Cup over 'dangerous' US human rights rollbacks
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/19/three-lions-pride-world-cup-us-lgbtq/?utm_content=1768958400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

England’s official LGBTQ+ fan group to boycott World Cup over US rights rollbacks

England's official LGBTQ+ supporters group Three Lions Pride will not have a "visible presence" at the World Cup, due to "human rights rollbacks."

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January 21, 2026 at 1:20 AM

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PinkNews

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Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski celebrates anniversary with boyfriend in thirst trap snaps
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/20/queer-eyes-antoni-porowski-and-his-boyfriend-celebrate-their-anniversary-with-thirst-traps/?utm_content=1768959602&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski and BF celebrate one-year anniversary

Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski and his partner, Zacharias Niedzwiecki, have celebrated their one-year anniversary.

www.thepinknews.com

January 21, 2026 at 1:40 AM

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Queerty

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WATCH: A gay grandpa reconnects with his grandkid in this emotional intergenerational drama - buff.ly/FtmPlif

January 21, 2026 at 2:15 AM

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PinkNews

@pinknews.bsky.social

No thank you.

Text messages on a red satin background discussing the unrealistic nature of shapeshifters and humorously rejecting the idea of being heterosexual forever.

January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Metro Weekly

@metroweekly.bsky.social

NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating after a rider was slashed on a Manhattan 6 train for kissing his transgender partner. The suspect fled at the 23rd Street station. Anyone with info is asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS.