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

What side are you on my people?
What side are you on?
I’m on freedom’s side. ✊🏾

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn dives into the first chaotic days of the 47th presidency and the real-life impacts on our community. Plus, we’re recapping the Creating Change conference—a true queer refuge in these wild and wicked times. From politics to culture, we’ve got you covered.

🎙️ Chanting for Change: Creating Change wrapped up with a powerful chant: “What side are you on? I’m on freedom’s side.” This year’s conference was a refuge, and I’ll share why it felt like a much-needed brave space.

📰 In Politics:

The 47th president wasted no time, signing a staggering 26 executive orders on Day 1, targeting LGBTQ rights, climate policies, and more.
Rep. Emily Randall fights back against transphobic policies with a powerful statement: her office bathroom is now a safe space for all.
Texas Rep. Venton Jones proposes to his partner on the House floor, proving love always wins.

🌟 In Culture & Entertainment:

Over 2,500 queers took over Las Vegas for the Creating Change conference where the theme was rooted in resistance, love and power.
GLAAD announces nominees for the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards — who made the list?
Unrivaled women’s sports league is here, and I made a schedule to make sure you don’t miss a game! Subscribe to the Queer News podcast newsletter to get the link. Subscribe here, https://bit.ly/UnrivaledSchedule

📚 Anna’s Got a Word: Bishop Mariann Budde made a courageous plea to President Trump — let’s talk about we can harness the same courage in our own lives.

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00:00 – Welcome to Queer News

00:50 – The E3 Radio team heads to Creating Change in Las Vegas

3:41 – The Inauguration of the 47th president

7:56 – President Biden declares the ERA law

13:47 – Listen and subscribe to Women Making Moves, https://www.unlockthemagic.org/women-making-moves

14:22- Watch the LGBTQ+ Rights in 2025 & Beyond Virtual Panel, https://www.youtube.com/live/IsoL-u2G6EU?si=GBTNhpo3jw7i_vDA

15:14 – Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/

15:44 – The Trevor Project announces layoffs and restructuring

18:14 – Tiktok disappeared and reappeared in less than 24 hours

22:08 – Unrivaled launches a new era in women’s basketball

24:30 – Anna’s Got a Word, “We All We Got”

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Edited by Ryan Woodhall.

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