Family,

Thank you for your continued support. I hope you find this week's episode informative and insightful. I'm in between travel of two podcast conferences so send me some good traveling energy. You can follow my travel fun on Instagram @annadeshawn.

Talk soon,
Anna

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This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn will report on the groundbreaking case of Dime Doe, a Black trans woman whose murder has sparked outrage and demands for justice. In politics, Anna will examine the transphobic comments made by Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao and celebrate the progress made for LGBTQ+ veterans who were unfairly dismissed under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." And finally, we'll bring you uplifting stories from the world of culture and entertainment, including the rescue of a beloved queer bar and the incredible achievements of four queer individuals who received the MacArthur Genius Grant. Let’s go!

History is made in the Dime Doe case Start listening at 2:52 Listen Here

Transphobic comments made by Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao should be surprising but alas Start listening at 5:21 Listen Here

Progress is made for LGBTQ+ veterans who were unfairly dismissed under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Start listening at 8:18 Listen Here

Queer bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene raises $196,000 to rebuild Start listening at 13:15 Listen Here

Raven-Symoné is back on television hosting Scrabble Start listening at 19:54 Listen Here

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This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn and her special guest Amanda W. Timpson, the queer public historian, delve into the complexities of Matthew Shepard's tragic story. They discuss the commonly known narrative of his death and unveil the deeper layers, including issues of drug culture, homophobia, and the misrepresented nuances of his life. This episode is part of a series celebrating LGBTQ History Month by uncovering the histories you didn't know you needed to know. We will cover the:

• Known Story of Matthew Shepard
• Nuances and Complexities
• Role of Media and Misrepresentation
• Intersecting Issues
• Unheard Connections
• Concluding Thoughts and Legacy
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