This week on Queer News: Iowa just became the first state to strip gender identity from its civil rights law, and the Pentagon is actively targeting trans service members, forcing them out of the military.
This week on Queer News: We’re diving into some tough but necessary conversations. Iowa just became the first state to strip gender identity from its civil rights law, and the Pentagon is actively targeting trans service members, forcing them out of the military. But in the face of these attacks, we also have stories of resilience—like a major lawsuit challenging Trump’s executive orders and my exciting new role as the newsletter coordinator for BLACKlines, keeping Black LGBTQ+ stories alive. Plus, we celebrate Black queer excellence at the Oscars and dive into a powerful queer women’s history series. Let’s get into it! 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨
This week’s highlights: 🏛️ Politics
Iowa Rolls Back Trans Protections – Iowa makes history for all the wrong reasons, becoming the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights law. We break down what this means and the powerful protests that took place.
Pentagon’s Trans Search – The military is now identifying trans service members for removal, enforcing Trump’s executive order on binary gender recognition. We discuss the devastating impact and ongoing legal challenges.
Lawsuit Against Trump’s Executive Orders – The AIDS Foundation of Chicago, National Urban League, and National Fair Housing Alliance are fighting back against harmful DEI bans and Medicaid cuts.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
BLACKlines Newsletter Relaunch – I’m honored to take the lead on this historic Black LGBTQ+ publication, amplifying our voices in journalism!
Queer Women’s History Series with Yesterqueers – We’re shining a light on queer icons like Isabel Pell, Ma Rainey, Bobbie Lea Bennett, and Jeanne Cordova.
National Rainbow College Fund – A scholarship program providing crucial support to LGBTQ+ students.
🏆 Entertainment & Sports
Oscars Recap – Paul Tazewell makes history as the first Black gay man to win Best Costume Design for Wicked. But did the winners of Emilia Pérez completely ignore trans visibility?
Unrivaled Playoffs – The race for the top four is on! Who’s making it to the postseason?
💡 Anna’s Got a Word
This week’s word comes from suffragist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams, reminding us that “True peace is not merely the absence of war, it is the presence of justice.”
Tune in, stay informed, and keep fighting for our stories! 🎧✨ #QueerNews
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About Queer News
An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT.
Edited by Ryan Woodhall.
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