This week, we are joined by Tiktok Star and lovely human being, Michael Judson Berry! We also bring you some frustrating news across the nation right now.
You can follow MJB on Tiktok: @mjudsonberry

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Sources for this episode:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ycdsb-meeting-safe-space-stickers-1.6765341
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/florida-republican-bill-trans-kids-b2294855.html
https://www.them.us/story/pakistan-trans-news-anchor-marvia-malik
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11775339/Putin-mocks-Church-Englands-plan-use-gender-neutral-terms-God.html
https://www.advocate.com/politics/florida-transphobe-defamation
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/entertaining-bingeworthy-queer-content-arriving-march-rcna73285
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/atlanta-queer-friendly-black-church-safe-space-lgbtq-youth-rcna72529
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/students-iowa-take-part-walkouts-protest-lgbtq-bills-rcna72897

This week, we are joined by Trans activist, Brandon Connolly from Season 1 Episode 2 of HBO's "We're Here". We also bring you the ever changing topical news of the nation right now, including some breaking news in Iowa to try and ban gay marriage in the state. We will update when we can with these Bills. Take care of yourselves. We love you!
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/transgender-woman-will-compete-puerto-rico-pageant-first-time-rcna72251
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/west-virginia-mma-fighters-volunteer-security-local-drag-show-rcna72182
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/south-korean-gay-couple-sees-court-win-breakthrough-equality-rcna72440
https://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/01/17/trans-woman-dares-bible-quoting-councilman-stone-her-death#toggle-gdpr
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2023/02/27/republican-lawmaker-pulls-his-too/

This week is a tough one. 15 states have now pushed forward Bills against the Drag, Trans, and LGBTQIA+ Community. We are struggling right now and it's hard to find happiness. We will continue to fight. We bring you a great interview with Benjamin Cahill and Arnold Dahl-Wooley to discuss their creation of Pride in Bemidji, Minnesota and we sit down with drag queen Cordelia Facade to chat about Tennessee's recent Anti-Drag Bill. Buckle up for a rough ride, but we aren't going anywhere.

Tennessee Drag Bill located here

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Instagram: @cordeliafacade
Tiktok: @facethefacade

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Sources for this episode:
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/gallery/2023/feb/20/the-coming-back-out-salon-sydney-worldpride-celebrates-older-lgbtqia-community-in-pictures
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/feb/12/drag-queen-storyteller-says-readings-help-youngsters-discover-true-selves
https://abc7ny.com/pride-flag-burned-soho-fire-restaurant-fdny/12847011/
https://www.them.us/story/sam-smith-heckled-pedophile-groomer
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-deacon-gets-22-years-in-prison-for-making-child-pornography-at-church/
https://www.fox23.com/news/oklahoma-same-sex-couple-concerned-despite-federal-marriage-rights-bill/article_a3d9b7b4-a5f7-553c-b07c-0dcd7143e901.html

This week, we are joined by Akeelah Blu from HBO's "We're Here" to discuss their time on the show and the hardship that followed. If you can donate anything, please donate to their GoFundMe HERE!
You can also follow Akeelah on socials that are link through their website HERE!
As we continue to bring you topical news, it is really hard to see the light right now. If you are struggling as much as we are with hearing this constant terrible news towards the LGBTQIA+ Community, please seek out help wherever you can. If you need someone to talk to, our DMs are always open!
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.wvlt.tv/2023/02/13/knox-pride-host-enough-is-enough-protest-against-anti-trans-bill/
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/09/1155847480/charles-silverstein-psychologist-declassify-homosexuality-mental-illness
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/california-will-try-enshrine-right-sex-marriage-rcna70556
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/church-england-explores-gender-neutral-god-rcna69851
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/peaceful-protest-trans-mob-oklahoma-demonstration-riles-right-rcna69779
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/nbc-out-proud/dad-takes-toddler-son-manicure-teacher-says-only-girls-rcna69523
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/senate-confirms-biden-nominee-puerto-ricos-first-lgbtq-federal-judge-rcna70664

TRIGGER WARNING for some talk of rape and sexual assault.
This week, we are joined by former mayor or Del Rio, Texas, Bruno Lozano. He is a fantastic human being who could go very far in politics! We also bring you some troubling news, but don't worry, there will be some great news at the end!
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-last-of-us-episode-3-recap-the-heart-wrenching-tale-of-bill-and-frank/
https://www.pride.com/events/grammys-2023#toggle-gdpr
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/02/06/hong-kong-transgender-change/
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/the-sims-top-surgery-binders-intl-scli-wellness/index.html#:~:text=Life%20simulation%20game%20%22The%20Sims,a%20chest%20binder%20or%20shapewear.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/pinal-education/2023/02/06/gay-fathers-confronted-at-heart-cry-christian-academy-in-arizona/69848507007/

TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE! This week, we sit down with Kai Boukithir from Season 2 of HBO's "We're Here". They are lovely to talk with. We also bring you topical queer news. This week is a heavier episode.
You can follow Kais on socials: @kayeshurricane
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Top LGBTQIA+ Children's Books

Sources:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/florida-athletes-menstrual-periods/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/01/30/florida-high-school-athletics-association-periods-menstrual-history/
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/29/1152388859/utah-ban-gender-affirming-care-transgender-youth
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/north-dakota-weighs-ban-sexually-explicit-library-books-rcna66271
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3730.html
https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/frog-and-toad-an-amphibious-celebration-of-same-sex-love

TRIGGER WARNING! This episode does start with some news about sexual assault. Please skip to the one minute mark.
This week, we are joined by an incredible human with a massive heart! Pastor Craig from Season 2 of "We're Here" is here to talk to us about his experiences, positive and negative about his time on the show. We cannot wait for y'all to hear.
Let us know what you think!
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Sources for this episode:
Video of Khun Anne's Speech!
Link to PBS Documentary

https://www.kcrg.com/2023/01/24/washington-mayor-charged-with-sexual-abuse/
https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/2023/01/25/washington-iowa-mayor-jaron-rosien-charged-sexual-assault-bar-patron/69838334007/
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/crime/washington-iowa-mayor-arrested-on-sex-abuse-charges-jaron-rosien/526-1c33a76e-179c-4349-8152-c1a0364bb331
https://www.radioiowa.com/2023/01/25/washington-mayor-charged-with-sex-abuse/
https://www.kciiradio.com/2023/01/24/felony-sex-abuse-charge-filed-against-city-of-washington-mayor/
https://www.them.us/story/desantis-florida-universities-transgender-medical-data
https://www.them.us/story/transphobia-tearing-uk-apart
https://www.them.us/story/kc-johnson-trans-woman-killed
https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/afghanistan-shopkeepers-cover-female-mannequins-faces-under-taliban-rules-internet-is-furious-2324241-2023-01-20
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2023_SESSIONS/RS/bills/sb252%20intr.pdf
https://www.liberationnews.org/trans-woman-arrested-accused-of-being-man-in-dress-by-texas-police/
https://barry-gander.medium.com/matt-gaetz-and-aide-having-gay-affair-2ee038940aa6
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/no-straight-lines-unearths-hidden-history-queer-comic-books-rcna66991

We are joined this week by Drag superstar, Patti O'Furniture from Season 2 Episode 1 of We're Here! We cannot wait for this amazing conversation while bringing you news from around the country.
You can follow Patti on all socials: @allaboutpatti
Sources:
https://washingtonpress.com/2023/01/18/questioning-did-a-drag-queen-just-reveal-a-george-santos-newest-alias1/
https://www.wral.com/neo-nazis-crash-drag-queen-story-hour/20677392/
https://www.dmdiocese.org/filesimages/Resources/Gender%20Identity%20Guide%20and%20Policy_Final_13%20January%202023.pdf
https://religionnews.com/2023/01/13/federal-court-dismisses-lgbtq-students-class-action-discrimination-lawsuit/
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/14/missouri-female-legislators-clothing-debate-week-in-patriarchy
https://www.them.us/story/patricio-manuel-trans-boxing-league
https://www.them.us/story/yeshiva-university-trans-jewish-woman-synagogue
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/bros-white-lotus-world-warcraft-glaad-media-award-nominees-unveiled-rcna66297

Ryan sits down with Senator Bill Tveit to chat about the Anti-Trans legislation he is helping sponsor in North Dakota. Sorry for the rough sound quality. Over the phone is sometimes hard! 
You can contact Representative Bill Tveit by phone or email:
Phone: 701-870-4014
Email: [email protected]

This week, we sit down with Samantha Michelle from the Season 2 Finale of "We're Here" on HBOMAX. Ryan also interviews Senator Clemens of North Dakota to discuss his recent Bill on Trans folks' rights.
SENATOR CLEMENS' BILL
You can contact Senator Clemens by phone or email:
Phone: (701) 526-6891
Email: [email protected]

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SOURCES:
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/people-burn-crocs-shoes-sponsorship-drag-show-children
https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-0756-01000.pdf
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/drag-drawing-fire-us-rupauls-dragcon-uk-family-affair-rcna64873