This week’s Newsday Tuesday episode of Richie & John brings one of the most vital conversations yet. Richie Roy and John McMullen examine six top stories shaping the LGBTQ+ landscape—from Washington to San Francisco and across the internet. From Trump’s possible pardon of George Santos to the DOJ’s alarming court filing denying the gender identities of transgender service members, the show dives into the latest developments with urgency and clarity. The hosts applaud the Senate’s rare bipartisan stand to protect HIV funding and question why a San Francisco lawmaker wants to repeal key LGBTQ+ protections. They also spotlight LinkedIn’s quiet removal of anti-trans harassment policies and celebrate Laverne Cox leading the first-ever all-trans team on Celebrity Family Feud. This is the final episode for at least a month as Richie & John prepare for the launch of the Mutual Queer News Network (MutualQNN). Until then, they remain steadfast. Stay in touch with the show at www.RichieAndJohn.com.

Takeaways:

• DOJ misgenders trans troops in court, sparking backlash.
• Senate rejects HIV cuts, boosts NIH funding in bipartisan vote.
• San Francisco lawmaker seeks to repeal key LGBTQ+ benefits law.
• LinkedIn rolls back explicit anti-trans harassment protections.
• Laverne Cox leads historic all-trans team on Celebrity Family Feud.
• GLAAD slams social platforms for removing LGBTQ+ protections.
• Richie & John return after a break with the debut of MutualQNN.

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