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

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

This week on Queer News:  Sam Nordquist is our top story as prosecutors reveal horrifying
new details and expand charges in his brutal murder case, Montana delivers an unexpected
win for trans rights, and MSNBC makes history with a groundbreaking
new show featuring Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels.


Family, this week on Queer News: Sam Nordquist is our top story as prosecutors reveal horrifying new details and expand charges in his brutal murder case. In politics, Montana delivers an unexpected win for trans rights, with nearly half of the state’s Republican lawmakers breaking ranks to defeat anti-trans bills. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom raises eyebrows by aligning with far-right extremist Charlie Kirk on a trans sports issue—what was he thinking? In culture and entertainment, MSNBC makes history with a groundbreaking new show featuring Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels, and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces her retirement after 20 seasons. Plus, a special queer book tip and an empowering word on resilience from Anna. Tap in, family—this is Queer News
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Top Stories:

⚖️ Justice for Sam Nordquist – Shocking new details emerge as prosecutors file additional charges in his horrific murder case.

🏳️‍⚧️ Montana’s unexpected win for trans rights – 29 Republicans break ranks to vote down extreme anti-trans bills.

🎤 Governor Gavin Newsom & Charlie Kirk – The California governor aligned with Charlie, an anti-LGBTQ extremist, on trans athletes.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment:

📺 MSNBC makes history – Jonathan Capehart & Eugene Daniels become the first Black gay men to co-host a major cable news show.

🏀 Diana Taurasi retires – Celebrating the WNBA legend after 20 years on the court.

📚 Queer book tip – Exploring Black queer ethics in Harlem’s historic underground.

💡 Plus, Anna’s Got a Word on rejection & resilience – because one “no” shouldn’t stop your dreams!

Tune in now! 🎧 #QueerNews #LGBTQ #TransRights #BlackQueerExcellence #Podcast

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4:16 – Justice for Sam Nordquist – Shocking new details emerge as prosecutors file additional charges in his horrific murder case.
8:52 – Montana’s unexpected win for trans rights – 29 Republicans break ranks to vote down extreme anti-trans bills.

14:31 – Governor Gavin Newsom & Charlie Kirk – The California governor aligned with Charlie, an anti-LGBTQ extremist, on trans athletes. 

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19:47 – Queer book tip – Exploring Black queer ethics in Harlem’s historic underground.

21:41 – MSNBC makes history – Jonathan Capehart & Eugene Daniels become the first Black gay men to co-host a major cable news show.

24:36 – Diana Taurasi retires – Celebrating the WNBA legend after 20 years on the court.

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Sources

Disturbing details emerge in death of Sam Nordquist, transgender man who was tortured and killed in New York

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/disturbing-details-emerge-death-sam-nordquist-transgender-man-tortured-rcna194850

Two children allegedly forced to participate in torture of murdered trans man Sam Nordquist

https://www.advocate.com/crime/children-forced-participate-nordquist-torture

Montana Republicans block GOP anti-drag bill after emotional debate

https://www.advocate.com/politics/montana-republicans-block-drag-ban

Powerful Speeches From Trans Dems Flip 29 Republicans, Anti-Trans Bills Die In Montana

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/powerful-speeches-from-trans-dems?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

This is Gavin Newsom

https://www.iheartmedia.com/press/iheartpodcasts-and-california-governor-gavin-newsom-announce-new-solo-podcast-gavin-newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes

https://www.advocate.com/politics/gavin-newsom-abandons-transgender-athletes

MSNBC makes history with two out gay Black anchors cohosting a news show

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/msnbc-makes-history-with-two-out-gay-black-anchors-cohosting-a-news-show

Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels Make LGBTQ History at MSNBC

https://glaad.org/msnbcs-jonathan-capehart-and-eugene-daniels-make-history-as-first-out-black-gay-co-hosts-of-a-cable-news-program/

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