This week on Queer News: Anna discusses the Blue states file federal lawsuit against Trump administration, Revry crowns first drag king and Dinah Shore celebrates 34 years.
Family, this week on Queer News we’re watching blue states draw a legal line in the sand as they sue the Trump administration for attacking gender-affirming care. In a major win for reproductive justice, a federal judge blocks efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. In culture and entertainment, we celebrate the crowning of the first King of Drag, bid farewell to Dinah Shore founder Mariah Hanson, and get a much-needed laugh from TS Madison and Laverne Cox on Family Feud. Plus, I bring you Baldwin’s words, wisdom, and rage as we celebrate his birthday. Let’s get into it.
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This Week In Politics
Blue States Sue Trump Administration Over Trans Health Care Attacks Over a dozen blue states filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign aimed at shutting down gender-affirming care for minors even in states where it’s legal and protected. Attorney General Letitia James calls it what it is: unconstitutional bullying.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Defund Planned Parenthood In a major reproductive justice win, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, rules the Trump administration cannot cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. Her ruling protects care for over 1 million patients and calls the law “legislative punishment.”
This Week In Culture & Entertainment
King Molasses Wins Revry’s ‘King of Drag’ Revry’s groundbreaking new drag competition crowns its first king, King Molasses. He’s bold, bearded, brilliant and finally giving drag kings their long-overdue shine.
TS Madison & Laverne Cox Make History on Family Feud Team Laverne becomes the first all-trans team on Family Feud, raising money for the TS Madison Starter House. Cultural joy at its finest!
Dinah Shore Bids Farewell to Founder Mariah Hanson After 34 years, Mariah Hanson is stepping down. This year’s festival is a star-studded celebration of lesbian visibility and legacy.
James Baldwin’s Birthday and Words That Still Inspire Us We remember Baldwin on what would’ve been his 101st birthday with some of his most powerful quotes about justice, change, reading, and rage. His legacy remains our compass.
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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.
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