Listen Up Girl — Thursday, August 13, 2026

Today's episode covers six LGBTQ+ stories spanning the U.S. and the globe:

The Department of Justice quietly dropped its appeal in a case seeking the private medical records of transgender kids treated at a Pennsylvania hospital, ending a year-long legal campaign a federal judge had already called "unprecedented" and cruel.

In Dodge City, Kansas, a protest group of transgender men wearing "Compliance Crew" shirts followed the state's new bathroom law to the letter — entering women's facilities as legally required — to demonstrate the law's absurdity in real time.

An arcade is facing consequences after forcing two transgender women to have their IDs scanned before entering while a cisgender friend walked past unchecked.

In the UK, newly appointed Defense Secretary Wes Streeting is speaking out about a wave of homophobic abuse he's faced since taking office — a jarring turn for a politician who spent two years extending bans on trans youth healthcare while in his previous role.

In Senegal, 71 men were arrested and charged with "unnatural acts" as the country's crackdown on homosexuality continues to escalate following stiffened penalties passed in March.

And Karamo Brown is hosting the 8th annual .ORG Impact Awards this October, honoring 35 individuals and organizations worldwide for grassroots community work, with winners receiving up to $50,000 for their causes.

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