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Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In top news, the Victory Institute held its 41st gathering of LGBTQ+ politicians from around the world and I was there. I'm going to tell you all about it. In politics, the USA received an 'F' on the 2025 Franklin & Marshall Global Barometers Report. The Girl Scouts of the UK, GirlGuiding, bans trans girls from joining the organization. Gender-affirming care for Georgia inmates is protected after a law aiming to cut it is struck down. In culture and entertainment, Drag Queen Pattie Gonia raises over 1 million dollars for a more equitable outdoors, and gamers combat trans bans in E-Sports. Let's get into it.
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04:10 President Joe Biden Receives Award for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
07:55 Gender Affirming Care for Georgia Inmates Is Safe…For Now
10:28 Girl Scouts UK Bans Trans Girls
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15:25 The US Has Earned an F in the 2025 Franklin & Marshall Global Barometers Report
17:30 Trans Bans Expand to E-Sports, But Gamers Are Fighting Back
20:35 Pattie Gonia Raises 1 Million For A "More Equitable" Outside By Completing A 100m Trek
22:48 Anna's Got A Word
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This Week's Top Story
President Joe Biden Receives Award for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
The Victory Institute hosted its 41st Annual International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference in Washington, DC from December 4-6. Over 3 days they hosted over 700 LGBTQ+ politicians from around the world and for the first time in history a U.S. President came to speak. It's no surprise that President is Joe Biden as he received the Chris Abele Impact Award recognizing his historically LGBTQ+ inclusive administration.
This Week In Politics
Gender Affirming Care for Georgia Inmates Is Safe…For Now
Judge Victoria M. Calvert struck down a Georgia law aiming to eliminate gender-affirming care for Georgia inmates. The Law, deemed SB 185, was given a permanent injunction because the court found that the law violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. 5 trans people joined together to sue against the bill as they argued that denying inmates gender affirming care was harmful to the inmates health. Incarcerated people are legally supposed to receive healthcare, although what that healthcare entails is up to each individual state. This is a big win for the trans community in this age of legal battles against anti-trans laws.
Girl Scouts UK Bans Trans Girls
Trans girls have been banned from joining GirlGuiding which is the UK's equivalent to the Girl Scouts. Announced in a public statement the organization said "Following detailed considerations, expert legal advice and input from senior members, young members and our Council, the Board of Trustees for Girlguiding has made the difficult decision that Girlguiding must change, following the Supreme Court's ruling. From today, 2 December, it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing trans girls and young women will no longer be able to join Girlguiding. This is a decision we would have preferred not to make, and we know that this may be upsetting for members of our community."
This Week In Entertainment and Culture
The US Has Earned an F in the 2025 Franklin & Marshall Global Barometers Report
The U.S. is failing LGBTQIA+ quality of life. Literally! The United States has received an 'F' on the 2025 Franklin & Marshall Global Barometers Report. The Franklin & Marshall Global Barometers Report is a collection of data conducted every year that "quantifies the state of global lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) human rights. According to the report, the U.S. has regressed in safety, human rights, acceptance, and violence, meanwhile a fear of police has increased steadily between this year and last. The report also found that trans people experience the highest chance of violence amongst their peers.
Pattie Gonia Raises 1 Million For A "More Equitable" Outside By Completing A 100m Trek
Environmentalist and Drag Queen Pattie Gonia set out on a quest earlier this year to raise funds to make the outdoors more equitable. This week she completed her goal. Pattie Gonia trekked 100 miles from Point Reyes national seashore to San Francisco in full drag. She documented each step of the way on her Instagram, greeting followers after each mile completed. The now over 1 Million dollars that she raised will be divided up amongst 8 non-profits with the unified goal to make the outdoors more equitable.
Trans Bans Expand to E-Sports, But Gamers Are Fighting Back
Bans on trans people have expanded into the E-Sports community, but gamers are fighting back. In a statement issued to fans of competitive gaming in the video game Dead By Daylight world cup organizer Fishcadito announced "For the World Cup, we've decided not to allow transgender women to participate, but we hope to include them in future tournaments." Competitors quickly began withdrawing from the competition in response to the newly added anti-trans rule. Team Canada, Team USA, and notable Twitch streamers such as Jiggledeath have all withdrawn from the World Cup.
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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 drops every Monday by 9am CT.
Edited by Ryan Woodhall.
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Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In top news,we mourn the loss of viral trans Tiktoker Girlalala. In politics, a Philadelphia judge blocks Trump's subpoena targeting trans kids' medical records, and we honor world AIDS day while the Trump administration refuses to acknowledge it. In culture and entertainment, We uplift the queer musicians who took center stage at Camp Flog Gnaw and TLC's T-Boz gives the group's 1994 classic "Creep" a remix. Let's get into it.
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03:19 Queer News Headlines
03:59 Trans TikTok Influencer Allegedly Murdered by Her Boyfriend In Florida
06:08 A Judge sides with Trans Kids in Philadelphia
08:41 It's World AIDS Day to everyone but the Trump Administration
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12:51 The Queer Family Podcast
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14:24 Queer Artists Take Center Stage At Camp Flog Gnaw
16:13 TLC member T-Boz remixes "Creep" to be a PreP and safe sex positive message in a new collaboration
17:42 Anna's Got A Word
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This Week's Top Story
Trans TikTok Influencer Allegedly Murdered by Her Boyfriend In Florida
As we transition from our week of trans awareness, we mourn the loss of Girlalala, a 21 year-old TikTok trans influencer. Girlalala was found in a car with gunshot wounds afflicted by her boyfriend Shanoyd Whyte Jr according to authorities. Whyte confessed to the authorities that an argument had begun in the car and that he pulled out a firearm, but refused to go into any greater detail.
This Week In Politics
A Judge sides with Trans Kids in Philadelphia
We have a victory for trans youth in Philadelphia as a federal judge sided against the department of justice's request for access to medical records of children who underwent gender-affirming care at a children's hospital. U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney sided with the children's hospital of Philadelphia.The city of Boston had a similar win back in September as U.S. federal Judge Myong J. Joun blocked a subpoena sent by the Department of Justice to Boston's Children's hospital.
It's World AIDS Day to everyone but the Trump Administration
December 1st has been known as World AIDS day since its conception in 1988. It has been a day honored world wide, however this year, the Trump administration has decided to not observe World AIDS day this year. This is a big shift from last year when the Biden administration honored the day by hosting a display of a selection of panels from the original AIDS memorial quilt at the White House. State department employees were directed via email to "refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels, including social media, media engagements, speeches or other public-facing messaging,"
This Week In Entertainment and Culture
Queer Artists Take Center Stage At Camp Flog Gnaw
Queer artists took center stage at 2025's Camp Flog Gnaw. The Music Festival was created by Tyler the Creator back in 2012 and has persevered through hiatuses, COVID, and historically bad weather. Headliners from this year included Khali Uchis, Doechii, Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky, and Tyler The Creator.
TLC member T-Boz remixes "Creep" to be a PreP and safe sex positive message in a new collaboration
T-Boz of the iconic TLC released a new remix of a 1994 classic for a good cause. The singer remixed "Creep" to be PreP and safe sex positive in a collaboration with CareForTheCulture & GileadSciences. The remix promotes safe sexual health with fun and vibrant visuals. The collaboration is a great way to educate people about PreP and the catchy tune is sure to stay in people's heads.
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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 drops every Monday by 9am CT.
Edited by Ryan Woodhall.
Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.
Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In top news, the community gathered to celebrate the life of Miss Major in New York City at Riverside Church then the church decided to abruptly end the services an hour early. In politics, 17 trans Air Force members are suing Trump for their retirement benefits. In culture and entertainment, Anna has a special interview with Cathy Renna about the 2026 Creating Change convening taking place in DC. Let's get into it.
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03:30 Miss Major's Memorial Ends Abruptly
07:29 Trangender Members of the Air Force Take Legal Action Against the Government
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13:18 Cathy Renna Talks Creating Change 2026
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This Week's Top Story
Miss Major's Memorial Ends Abruptly
A memorial organized by G.L.I.T.S. & Black Trans Liberation Kitchen in New York City at Riverside Church was a beautiful celebration of Miss Major's life and legacy. The church abruptly ended her services an hour early without notice and to the shock of everyone in attendance. After the announcement, Qween Jean began to chant "Major Power" to take back the power in the room. May Miss Major live on forever and ever 🙏🏾
This Week In Politics
Trangender Members of the Air Force Take Legal Action Against the Government
A group of 17 trangender members of the military gathered to sue the government for a loss of retirement pay. Up to 2 million dollars is on the line here for these individuals as people who serve in the air force for 15-18 years are guaranteed retirement pay for life (including healthcare. In the light of Trump's bill earlier this year that sought to remove trans people from the military, The Air Force said that affected members who served 15-18 years could apply for a waiver that would grant them the retirement plan. They then denied them their retirement benefits.
This Week In Entertainment and Culture
Cathy Renna Talks Creating Change 2026
Anna DeShawn and Cathy discuss the essential power of the Creating Change gathering. This 38th annual event is crucial for activists who need to recharge their spirit and find their people.
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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 drops every Monday by 9am CT.
Edited by Ryan Woodhall.
Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.
Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In top news, we have an update on the Supreme Court's decision to toss out Kim Davis's appeal on marriage equality and Anna takes a look at future Supreme Court cases. In politics, Texas issued a partial drag performance ban because they can't stop thinking about us. In culture & entertainment, we recognize Transgender Awareness Week by highlighting some great work. The director of Balmain steps down and some of our favorite queer artists are nominated for Grammy's. Let's get into it.
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03:45 A Kim Davis Update + The Supreme Court
09:50 Texas Issued a Partial Drag Performance Ban
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15:04 Celebrating Our Trans Siblings During Transgender Awareness Week
21:35 The Creative Director of Balmain Steps Down
23:30 Grammy Nominations Are Here
24:46 Anna's Got A Word
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This Week's Top Story
A Kim Davis Update + The Supreme Court
We follow up on the Supreme Court's Decision to toss out Kim Davis' appeal. The Supreme Court has decided to hear oral arguments for the cases of West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox. The states at the center of these cases, West Virginia and Idaho, both have laws that restrict trans girls participation in school sports. Should the court rule in favor of the states, there's a strong concern that this could set a precedent for even more discrimination against trans people.
This Week In Politics
Texas Issued a Partial Drag Performance Ban
A Federal appeals court allowed the State of Texas to revisit a ruling made in 2023 that was intended to ban drag performances in the vicinity of people under 18. The law as it stands currently bans performances that contain nude performers in the presence of people under 18. The diction around this potential ban is so vague that it opens up room for legal discrimination against all drag performers regardless of their show's content. Venues that hold performances that go against the Senate 12 law can face a fine of up to $10,000 dollars and performers could face a Grade A misdemeanor if found guilty.
This Week In Entertainment and Culture
Celebrating Our Trans Siblings During Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week goes from November 13-November 19th. It's a time to celebrate our trans siblings and educate others all at the same time. Immediately following the week on November 20th we will remember our trans siblings we've lost to anti-trans violence this year on Transgender Day of Remembrance.
The Creative Director of Balmain Steps Down
Olivier Rousteing, known to the world as the Director of Balmain, has decided to step down. Oliver served as the Creative director for the fashion brand for 14 years. His designs are known to feature waist-cinching belts, skin-tight silhouettes, and extravagant beading and embroidery.
The Queers Are Nominated for Grammy's
We take a look at the queer artists who were nominated for the Grammys! Some notable artists include Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Tyler the Creator, Durand Bernarr, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, Kehlani and Kaytranada. We out here! The 67th Grammy awards air Sunday February 2nd.
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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 drops every Monday by 9am CT.
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Family, this week on Queer News we welcome our contributor Benjamin Coy for a beautiful celebration of love and family!
Benjamin sits down for an exclusive, cozy chat with Scott Hoying of Pentatonix and his husband Mark Manio. They break down their exciting new chapter: marriage, becoming dads, and why they wrote their holiday children's book, Fa La La Family.
Learn how this couple is championing authentic queer representation and showing their future child, and the world, that "family is love" in every beautiful, unique form. They also talk about their new holiday album and Scott's time on Dancing With The Stars!
This is your invitation to share the joy! Find the book, stream the album, and follow Scott and Mark's journey.
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