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A safe space: How figure skating became a comfort zone for the LGBTQ+ community
Figure skating events this season featured prominent LGBTQ+ skaters like Amber Glenn and Jason Brown with widespread fan support, highlighting community visibility at major U.S. competitions.
- On Jan. 30–Feb. 1, the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis featured top U.S. skaters performing free skate programs.
- The schedule included designated free skate programs, with Jason Brown competing in the men's free skate and Amber Glenn in the women's free skate in early January.
- Fans in attendance waved American flags from the lowest rows to the rafters as skaters performed, including Amber Glenn posing with one after her free skate.
- Media coverage by the Associated Press provided photographic records of performances and fan reactions, with Jeff Roberson and Stephanie Scarbrough documenting skaters and arena moments.
- Media conversations on Milan Magic discussed which skaters will represent Team USA at the Olympics, linking to national competition results.
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A safe space: How figure skating became a comfort zone for the LGBTQ+ community
Figure skating for decades has provided a progressive sort of safe space for those within the LGTBQ+ community, some of whom still may be trying to realize their authentic selves.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution92% Center
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