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Trans servicemembers get a win, Laverne Cox’s Clean Slate gets canceled and the LA Sparks will retire Candace Parker’s jersey – April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

Celebrating political wins in Colorado, Anna named to The Curve Foundation 2025 Power List & NFL’s Khalen Saunders to host LGBTQ football camp – April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

Hands off our democracy, a liberal wins Wisconsin’s Supreme Court seat, and TS Madison cuts the ribbon on her Starter House – April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Special Edition: A Love Letter to Our Trans Siblings on Transgender Day of Visibility

March 31, 2025

Meet Bobbie Lea Bennett: Trans Disability Rights Activist

March 26, 2025

Boston takes a stand, HIV funding is at risk and Doechii does it again with “Anxiety” – March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

Meet Jeanne Cordova: Mother of the West Coast LGBTQ Movement

March 19, 2025

We remember Amyri Dior, Rep. Sarah McBride stood up to the bullies, and Chappell Roan dropped a lesbian country track – March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

Meet Ma Rainey: The Unapologetically Queer Mother of the Blues

March 12, 2025

Sam Nordquist deserves justice, Montana’s big win for trans rights & MSNBC’s Historic LGBTQ Move – March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

Meet Isabel Pell: Lesbian Socialite and Hero of the French Resistance

March 5, 2025

Iowa’s Trans Protections Reversed, the Pentagon Targets Trans Troops & Paul Tazewell Makes Black Queer History at the Oscars – March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

2AM Ricky: History Maker, Hitmaker, & Storyteller 🎤🏆 | Queer News Exclusive

March 2, 2025

We remember trans advocate Elisa Rae Shupe, Maine’s governor takes on Trump in the White House, and Raquel Willis is named a Time Magazine Woman of the Year – February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025

We remember Sam Nordquist & Tahiry Broom, Lambda Legal gets big win for gender-affirming care, and 1,000 protest at Stonewall to stand up for LGBTQ rights – February 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

The fight against the slew of anti-trans executive orders, the NFL hosts LGBTQ youth before the Super Bowl & a new Black Queer podcast out for us to enjoy – February 10, 2025Title Here

February 10, 2025

The Importance (and Nuances) of Queer Resiliency

February 10, 2025

LGBTQ life removed from government websites, Laverne Cox’s Clean Slate premiers this week and Doechii wins at the Grammys – February 3, 2025

February 3, 2025

The wild & wicked politics of Trump’s first week, Creating Change was a refuge for queer advocates, and GLAAD Media award nominees are announced – January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

“We All We Got”: MLK Day, the 47th President’s Inauguration, the TikTok saga & Unrivaled gives us hope – January 20, 2025

January 20, 2025

Trump is Coming: Get Your Affairs in Order with Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois – January 6, 2024

January 6, 2025

Reflections, Triumphs, and Challenges: Closing Out 2024 – December 30, 2024

December 30, 2024

A first in 30 years, federal anti-trans legislation has passed, Revry TV is looking for the next Drag King & Anthony Williams shares new gay men dating series in the works – December 23, 2024

December 23, 2024

Karla Sofia Gascon makes trans history and an exclusive interview with Jordan Alexander on her new album, being an unrelenting artist, and the Gossip Girl Journey – December 16, 2024

December 17, 2024

The Historic Supreme Court Hearing on Trans Rights & an Isaiah Wilkins talks winning his legal fight against the United States Military

December 9, 2024

A World AIDS Day Special: Shine a Light on It: Black Women, HIV & its Impact

December 2, 2024

Sarah McBride is banned from the bathrooms on Capitol Hill, Jussie Smollett’s conviction is overturned and Khalid is outed by an ex – November 25, 2024

November 27, 2024

Trump wins again. Now we prepare, protect, and persist. with Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois

November 10, 2024

Election Day is tomorrow, a teacher outs a trans student on Twitter, and an update on the hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride – October 28, 2024

November 4, 2024

History is made in the Dime Doe case, LGBTQ veterans get a win, and Raven-Symoné is back on television – October 21, 2024

October 21, 2024

LGBTQ History Month Special: The Untold Story of Matthew Shepard featuring Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers – October 7, 2024

October 15, 2024

Interview: Discover the stories of 8 trans & non-binary teens in Nico Lang’s new book American Teenager – October 7, 2024

October 7, 2024

A Cecilia Gentili update, Thailand makes LGBTQ history, and Boosie’s lesbian daughter speaks out about her homophobic dad – September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

We won best LGBTQ podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards, Kentucky bans conversion therapy and this week the Will & Harper documentary drops on Netflix – September 16, 2024

September 23, 2024

A Black trans woman is murdered in Chicago, we remember the icon Chilli Pepper and nearly 2,000 people attend the Gender Liberation March – September 16, 2024

September 16, 2024

Generational Republicans are choosing Harris-Walz, Sade is dropping new music, Da Brat and Judy address the rumors – September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024

Let’s support a headstone for Alex Franco, the 5th Annual Trans Visibility March and Chappell Roan sets healthy boundaries with fans – September 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

Special Report: The Democratic National Convention hits and misses, Lambda Legal’s HIV win & Big Freedia is honored, – August 26, 2024

August 26, 2024

Exclusive Interview: Taylor Casey’s Mom Shares the Latest Updates with Anna DeShawn – August 19, 2024

August 19, 2024

Tai’Vion Lathan, a Black trans woman murdered in Baltimore, a rundown of Tim Walz LGBTQ record and Team LGBTQ at the Olympics made history

August 12, 2024

A $10,000 reward announced to help find Taylor Casey, the Olympics protect Imane Khelif and Kehlani is going on tour – August 5, 2024

August 5, 2024

Grindr protects LGBTQ athletes in the Olympic Village & Anna interviews Charlie of the Everywhere is Queer App – July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

President Biden withdraws from the Presidential race, we remember Pauly Likens, and Brittney Griner welcomes new baby – July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

Taylor Casey, a Black trans woman is still missing in the Bahamas, the Trevor Project has a new CEO and Richard Simmons has passed away – July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

Taylor Casey is still missing in the Bahamas, Deundray Cottrell member of Skiiboyz is found dead in Alabama, and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz qualifies for the Olympics – July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

Help find Taylor Casey, Liara Tsai we speak your name, and President Biden pardons LGBTQ veterans – July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024

Sha’Carri Richardson secures her first Olympic bid, Utah pride centers are set to close, and the Chicago Pride Parade has been shortened – June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

Hate will not win! Another DeSantis bill is defeated in Florida, Anna attends the Tiny Home Summit 2.0 and the Stonewall National Monument is vandalized – June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

The House Republicans tried anti-LGBTQ legislation and failed, a bookstore in Indiana needs our help and Anna celebrates pride in DC – June 10, 2024

June 11, 2024

Happy Pride 🌈 we remember Darri Moore, Walmart stands behind their pride collection, and new campaign celebrates our trans siblings – June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

Asher Havon becomes the first LGBTQ person to win the Voice, Minnesota protects LGBTQ books and Zaya Wade centers trans resources with new platform Translatable – May 28, 2024

May 27, 2024

Jazlynn Johnson we speak your name, Roller derby league defeats anti-trans legislation in New York, and Billie Eilish’s song “Lunch” is a lesbian dream – May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

We speak their names; Starr Brown and Kita Bee, Jennifer Hudson is honored at the GLAAD Media Awards and the WNBA celebrates at the White House – May 13, 2024

May 12, 2024

The United Methodist Church welcomes LGBTQ clergy, Gender affirming care wins in the South and Brittney Griner’s memoir “Coming Home” drops this week – May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

Republican extremists fail in Kentucky, Candace Parker retires from the WNBA and Curve dropped it’s 2024 lesbian power list – April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

Great news. Title IX now protects LGBTQ+ students, it’s Lesbian Visibility Week & the WNBA is planning to expand – April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024

Feed Swap Friday with I’m Feeling Queer Today podcast – The Label Game

April 19, 2024

We remember Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in Florida, Democrats show support for the “Day of No Silence”, Brittney & Cherelle Griner are expecting their first child, and DJ Mister Cee passes away – April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024

Transcript – Meraxes Medina, we speak your name, Wisconsin governor vetoes anti-trans legislation again and South Carolina wins the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship – April 8, 2024Transcript –

April 8, 2024

Meraxes Medina, we speak your name, Wisconsin governor vetoes anti-trans legislation again and South Carolina wins the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship – April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

President Biden tweeted about Transgender Day of Visibility and the Internet went wild, Lil Nas & skaiwater collab & Ncuti Gatwa set to be the next Doctor Who – April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

Transcript – President Biden tweeted about Transgender Day of Visibility and the Internet went wild, Lil Nas & skaiwater collab & Ncuti Gatwa set to be the next Doctor Who – April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

Transcript – News updates on Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill, Alex Franco we speak your name, and congratulations to Jarrett Hill & Tre’vell Anderson for their NAACP Image Award win – March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

News updates on Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill, Alex Franco we speak your name, and congratulations to Jarrett Hill & Tre’Vell Anderson for their NAACP Image Award win – March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

Juju Bae & Anna DeShawn discuss her HULU show “Living for the Dead”, her ancestral connection & the upcoming release of her first book “The Book of Juju”

March 22, 2024

Florida settlement is a big win against Don’t Say Gay, we remember David Mixner, and Sisters in Cinema opens Media Arts Center – March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

Transcript – Florida settlement is a big win against Don’t Say Gay, we remember David Mixner, and Sisters in Cinema opens Media Arts Center – March 18, 2024Transcript –

March 18, 2024

Transcript – Nex Benedict we speak your name today, HIV/AIDS advocate & icon Hydeia Broadbent passes away and the Catholic church calls Cecilia Gentili’s homegoing services a scandal – February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024

Nex Benedict we speak your name today, HIV/AIDS advocate & icon Hydeia Broadbent passes away and the Catholic church calls Cecilia Gentili’s homegoing services a scandal – February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024

Greece has legalized same-sex marriage, thousands pay their respects to Cecilia Gentili in New York City, and Baylor finally retires Brittney Griner’s jersey – February 19, 2024

February 19, 2024

Transcript – Greece has legalized same-sex marriage, thousands pay their respects to Cecilia Gentili in New York City, and Baylor finally retires Brittney Griner’s jersey – February 19, 2024

February 19, 2024

Transcript – We celebrate the life of Cecilia Gentili, Utah passes anti-trans bathroom law, and Brittney Griner’s book “Coming Home” is available for pre-order – February 12, 2024

February 12, 2024

We celebrate the life of Cecilia Gentili, Utah passes anti-trans bathroom law, and Brittney Griner’s book “Coming Home” is available for pre-order – February 12, 2024

February 12, 2024

Transcript – A win! Anti-trans legislation is defeated in Iowa, The Advocate Educator’s Handbook” book drops, and Baylor will retire Brittney Griner’s jersey – February 5, 2024

February 5, 2024

A win! Anti-trans legislation is defeated in Iowa, The Advocate Educator’s Handbook” book drops, and Baylor will retire Brittney Griner’s jersey – February 5, 2024

February 5, 2024

Transcript – We remember ABilly Jones-Hennin, a scholarship is named to honor O’Shae Sibley & Queer Eye drama heats up the interwebs – January 29, 2024Transcript –

January 28, 2024

We remember ABilly Jones-Hennin, a scholarship is named to honor O’Shae Sibley & Queer Eye drama heats up the interwebs – January 29, 2024

January 28, 2024

Transcript – Kitty Monroe we speak your name, Missouri hears 9 anti-trans bills in one day, Anna attends Creating Change, GLAAD wins an Emmy, Giselle Byrd makes history & Shannon Balenciaga is on VH1’s “My True Crime Story” – January 22, 2024

January 22, 2024

Kitty Monroe we speak your name, Missouri hears 9 anti-trans bills in one day, Anna attends Creating Change, GLAAD wins an Emmy, Giselle Byrd makes history & Shannon Balenciaga is on VH1’s “My True Crime Story” – January 22, 2024

January 22, 2024

A Dr. King Special Edition: Honoring Coretta while Remembering Martin

January 15, 2024

PART 2 – End of the Year Special Edition featuring the Bad Queers podcast: Queers be going through it

January 7, 2024

End of the Year Special Edition featuring the Bad Queers podcast: Queers be going through it – PART 1

December 26, 2023

Representative Ayanna Pressley introduces legislation to stop the book bans, Native Son publishes its Black Gay & Queer Men’s list of 2023, BET addresses being Black & Gay & we feature the Second Sunday podcast – December 18, 2023

December 18, 2023

Savannah Ryan Williams, we speak your name, Wisconsin Governor Troy Evers vetoes anti-trans legislation and Brittney Griner will tell her story exclusively to ESPN – December 11, 2023

December 11, 2023

Transcript: Special Edition: Celebrating our 200th episode & we honor World AIDS Day – December 4, 2023

December 4, 2023

Special Edition: Celebrating our 200th episode & we honor World AIDS Day – December 4, 2023

December 4, 2023

Students in Texas stand up for LGBTQ rights, Marlon Wayans opens up about his trans son, LGBTQ Business Week kicks off and the Old Lesbians documentary has premiered – November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023

We honor Transgender Day of Resilience by speaking their names, Queer films “The Dads” and “Rustin” are out on Netflix – November 20, 2023

November 20, 2023

A Florida teacher is fired under “Don’t Say Gay”, Danica Roem is Virginia’s first trans state senator, Tracy Chapman wins at the Country Music Awards & Megan Rapinoe plays her final soccer match – November 13, 2023

November 13, 2023

We speak their names; Skylar, Chyna & Dominic, George Santos didn’t get voted out, a high school fights back and wins, Jonathan Van Ness calls out Dax Shepard & a Chicago Black Queer History moment – November 6, 2023

November 6, 2023

We speak their names today; A’Nee Roberson, London Price & Lisa Love, Newark honors Sakia Gunn memory, Che Flores becomes the first out nonbinary referee in sports, and Moonlight Chicken wins best LGBTQ+ series in Asia – October 30, 2023

October 30, 2023

A Pulse Nightclub memorial update, Senator Laphonza Butler will not run for the seat, India says no to same-sex marriage & the iconic film The Aggressives is back 25 years later – October 23, 2023

October 23, 2023

A Black trans woman is murdered in Milwaukee, the National Hockey League bans pride night and two trans women will be competing in the Miss Universe pageant – October 16, 20023

October 16, 2023

Pope Francis affirms blessing LGBTQ Catholic couples, Laphonza Butler makes history in the Senate, Amy Schneider releases her memoir, NBA star Reggie Bullock remembers his trans sister & we celebrate Pedro Zamora – October 9, 2023

October 9, 2023

Kansas City is now a safe haven, the Texas drag ban is ruled unconstitutional, Big Freedia drops an eyewear line & the new film Mutt is a must-see – October 2, 2023

October 1, 2023

Queer News Wins at the Black Podcasting Awards, the Navajo Nation may legalize same-sex marriage, Angelica Ross calls out Hollywood & the BeyHive comes to the rescue – Monday, September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023

Olivia Hill becomes the first trans woman elected in Tennessee, GLAAD holds the first Black Queer Creative Summit & we celebrate Angie Xtravaganza – Monday, September 18, 2023

September 18, 2023

A Black trans woman wins a $160,000 settlement, Mississippi has elected its first openly gay legislator & Robin Roberts and Amber Laign get married – Monday, September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023

LGBTQ ally murdered for flying pride flag, Bayard Rustin movie trailer drops, and Diana Ross sings happy birthday to Beyoncé – Tuesday, September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023

Sha’Carri Richardson wins & Anna DeShawn’s birthday message – Monday, August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023

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Trans servicemembers get a win, Laverne Cox’s Clean Slate gets canceled and the LA Sparks will retire Candace Parker’s jersey – April 21, 2025

This week on Queer News: we’re talking legal wins and loses, representation on-screen, and unmatched excellence on the basketball court This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn — we’re…

April 21, 2025

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Celebrating political wins in Colorado, Anna named to The Curve Foundation 2025 Power List & NFL’s Khalen Saunders to host LGBTQ football camp – April 14, 2025

This week on Queer News: We’re celebrating political wins in Colorado and Boise, shining a light on the Curve Foundation's Power List, and spotlighting NFL player Khalen Saundersfor creating space…

April 14, 2025

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Hands off our democracy, a liberal wins Wisconsin’s Supreme Court seat, and TS Madison cuts the ribbon on her Starter House – April 7, 2025

This week on Queer News: We’re turning up the volume on resistance and resilience. From nationwide “Hands Off” protests to major political wins in Wisconsin and Montana, honor the lives…

April 7, 2025

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Special Edition: A Love Letter to Our Trans Siblings on Transgender Day of Visibility

This week on Queer News: We handed the mic over to our trans siblings to share messages of love, rage, resilience, and hope Family, Happy Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️…

March 31, 2025

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In this episode, Anna & Amanda discuss the life and activism of Bobbie Lea Bennett, the first person with a disability ever to receive gender affirming surgery in the United…

March 26, 2025

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Boston takes a stand, HIV funding is at risk and Doechii does it again with “Anxiety” – March 24, 2025

This week on Queer News: We celebrate a huge win as Boston declares itself a sanctuary city, devastating cuts to HIV prevention funding, and Doechii is shaking up the charts. …

March 24, 2025

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Trans servicemembers get a win, Laverne Cox’s Clean Slate gets canceled and the LA Sparks will retire Candace Parker’s jersey – April 21, 2025

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Celebrating political wins in Colorado, Anna named to The Curve Foundation 2025 Power List & NFL’s Khalen Saunders to host LGBTQ football camp – April 14, 2025

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Hands off our democracy, a liberal wins Wisconsin’s Supreme Court seat, and TS Madison cuts the ribbon on her Starter House – April 7, 2025

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