🏳️‍🌈✨ Your Queer News Update: LGBTQ life removed from government websites, Laverne Cox is back & The Grammys


Family,

I need your help. I'm looking for a virtual assistant to help me with some of the podcast tasks. Got any recommendations? Please reply and get in touch. It's time for me to grow and I can't do that alone. Thank you in advance & I hope you enjoy this week's episode.

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Anna


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The Trump administration is once again targeting trans service members and erasing LGBTQ+ identities from federal websites

Start listening at 3:25

We celebrate state senator Keturah Herron for being the first out LGBTQ+ woman and first queer person of color ever elected to the Kentucky state Senate

Start listening at 9:50

Twin Cities Pride sets the standard by cutting ties with Target after their DEI rollback—and the community stepped up in a major way

Start listening at 13:49

Laverne Cox's new show Clean Slate is bringing trans stories to the screen with laughter and heart

Start listening at 16:39

Doechii becomes the 3rd woman to win best rap album

Start listening at 18:50

Brittney Griner leaves the Phoenix Mercury for the Atlanta Dream

Start listening at 24:47


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Anna talks about launching a new podcast event in Chicago, her search for a virtual assistant, and growing the reach of the podcast through a new opportunity. She also talks about the role Queer News will continue to play especially during the Trump administration.


Last Week on Queer News

Last week on Queer News, Anna dug deep into the first chaotic days of the 47th presidency and the real-life impacts on our community. Plus, we recapped the Creating Change conference—a true queer refuge in these wild and wicked times. The GLAAD announced their nominees for the 36th annual media awards.


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