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Ep. 194: The LGBTQ+ Stories No One Is Covering | Inside Queer Journalism & Real Impact
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Episode Summary:
Zach speaks with Jake Hylton, founding Executive Director of Lookout News, an independent nonprofit newsroom dedicated to telling LGBTQ+ stories through an accountability lens. What started as a small Substack has grown into a statewide—and soon regional—news operation amplifying voices that are often ignored.
Key Moments:
- The origin story of Lookout News and its rapid growth
- How one story turned a vandalized Pride flag into a hate crime investigation
- The truth about conversion therapy still happening under new names
- Why LGBTQ+ communities still lack proper media representation
- The risks journalists face covering queer issues in conservative areas
- Building real community through events, storytelling, and connection
Key Takeaway:
When stories are told, change happens. Silence is what allows harm to continue.
👉 Support the work: https://lookoutnews.org
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