In this weeks episode I talk about LGBTQ representation in American politics and how that has changed over time. I then dive into a couple of online quizzes that attempt to guess who I am by asking me ridiculous questions. I end the show by talking about Harvey Milk and his involvement in American politics and how he changed the landscape for many to follow him.Stay connected with the show by checking out the shows; iTunes page at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerlandia/id1479334676 Google Play Music at https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ivrds2qi2ayuinwz534o2koosui Twitter page at https://twitter.com/QueerlandiaPod Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Queerlandia/ Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/queerlandiapod/ Merchandise store at https://teespring.com/stores/queerlandia Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/queerlandia  Email at [email protected] For more information on Harvey Milk please check out these articles,https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/harvey-milk-3834.php &https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/harvey-milk If you want to play the quizzes that I played you can do so by going to https://www.buzzfeed.com/tomphillips/how-gay-are-you & https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/01/31/lgbt-quiz-personality-test-celebrity/ As always, thank you for listening!

This weeks episode starts off with a brief discussion on CNN's #EqualityTownHall that had some good and even funny moments and some typical bad moments. I go off on a rant about Joe Biden and the softball questions asked by CNN. We then transition into an interview with Rebecca Parson who is running for Congress in Washington State's 6th Congressional District. We talk about her life, her campaign, and her platform and we have some good conversation as we do so! Finally, I talk about LGBTQ+ rights activist Aaron Fricke whose court case helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ rights in schools.Stay connected with the show by checking out the shows; iTunes page at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerlandia/id1479334676 Google Play Music at https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ivrds2qi2ayuinwz534o2koosui Twitter page at https://twitter.com/QueerlandiaPod Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Queerlandia/ Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/queerlandiapod/ Merchandise store at https://teespring.com/stores/queerlandia Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/queerlandia Email at [email protected] To help support Rebecca Parson and to learn more about her amazing mission please go to https://rebeccaforwa.com/ For more information about Aaron Fricke you can check out the article I read which has sources at http://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/queer-youth-campus-media/high-school/two-queens-prom and the actual court case at https://www.glad.org/cases/aaron-fricke-v-richard-b-lynch/ As always, thank you for listening!

This week I start the show off with a little about the Ex-Gay movement which is both hilarious and scary. I then discuss the Supreme Court hearing that will be taking place next week involving the LGBTQ and our rights. There are two cases being heard, both which could have a serious impact on the community. I then end the show by talking about Barbara Gittings who was one of the very first LGBTQ activists in the US. Her story is amazing and braver than most. Stay connected with the show by checking out the shows; iTunes page at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerlandia/id1479334676 Twitter page at https://twitter.com/QueerlandiaPod Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Queerlandia/ Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/queerlandiapod/ Merchandise store at https://teespring.com/stores/queerlandia Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/queerlandia Email at [email protected] For more information on Barbara Gittings please check out the article that I used for the show https://lgbt50.org/barbara-gittings If you want to read the rest of the article involving the Supreme Court you can do so at https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-decide-whether-employers-can-legally-fire-workers-because-n1062631 As always, thank you for listening!

This week I talk about a very troubling situation that occurred in my personal life this week. It involves my parent and a very transphobic person. Please take note of the links that are talked about in the introduction. They are in the show notes at the bottom of the page. I then have my good friend Steven come on to talk about LGBTQ+ news from around the world. We praise Iceland and Ireland for their hard work to ending any form of hate. Finally I talk about Miss Major Griffin-Gracy and her amazing activism. As always, there was too much to cover so please check out the articles below for more information on this trailblazer! Stay connected with the show by checking out the shows; iTunes page at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerlandia/id1479334676 Twitter page at https://twitter.com/QueerlandiaPod Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Queerlandia/ Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/queerlandiapod/ Merchandise store at https://teespring.com/stores/queerlandia Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/queerlandia Email at [email protected] For more information on Miss Major check out the them.us article at https://www.them.us/story/transvisionaries-miss-major If you are transgender and the victim of any harassment or worse please contact the links below: The Silvia Rivera Law Project - https://srlp.org/The National Center for Transgender Equality - https://transequality.org/The Transgender Law Center - https://transgenderlawcenter.org/The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ As always, thanks for listening!

This week I discuss a recent event that involves me and a friend and covers stereotyping. I then go into the news which was both great, sad, and strange! I talk about Sam Smith and their huge announcement, SNL and their massive mistake in hiring a racist and homophobic "comedian", and we even talk about a gay skeleton!  Stay connected with the show by checking out the shows; iTunes page at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerlandia/id1479334676 Twitter page at https://twitter.com/QueerlandiaPod Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Queerlandia/ Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/queerlandiapod/ Merchandise store at https://teespring.com/stores/queerlandia Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/queerlandia Email at [email protected] For more information on Edith Windsor check out this great NPR articlehttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/12/550502373/edith-windsor-lgbtq-advocate-who-fought-the-defense-of-marriage-act-dies-at-88 To check out the line of LGBTQ+ clothing by Dwayne Wade check out his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dwyanewade/ For more information on any of the topics from this weeks show check out the links I used:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-google-warned-funding-anti-145800151.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cnn-announces-lineup-moderators-lgbtq-203002904.htmlhttps://news.yahoo.com/dwyane-wade-gabrielle-union-launch-165507941.html?soc_src=hl-viewer&soc_trk=twhttps://variety.com/2019/music/news/sam-smith-non-binary-they-them-pronouns-1203335262/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/09/18/merriam-webster-dictionary-adds-gender-neutral-they-pronoun/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/09/13/mike-pence-fundraiser-anti-lgbt-hate-group-concerned-women-for-america/https://www.advocate.com/television/2019/9/12/snls-newest-hire-uses-slurs-calls-his-peers-white-fggot-comics?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=television&utm_term=racismhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-49672855https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/09/11/north-carolina-dan-bishop-congress-anti-trans-bathroom-bill-donald-trump/ Thank you for listening!

This week we start off with a conversation about identity which leads us into our first ever interview! Of course, it is with my good friend Austin Colon. We talk about his first solo album, "The Path Ahead" and what went on behind the scenes while making this incredible album. We then dive into a conversation about identity and how that has changed over the years. Finally, I tell the brief story of Vito Russo who was a pioneer in the LGBT community in regards to media and our portrayal. Stay connected with the show by checking out the shows; iTunes page at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerlandia/id1479334676 Twitter page at https://twitter.com/QueerlandiaPod Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Queerlandia/ Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/queerlandiapod/ Merchandise store at https://teespring.com/stores/queerlandia Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/queerlandia For more information on Vito Russo check out these sources below! https://lgbthistorymonth.com/vito-russo?tab=biography https://www.glaad.org/sri/2014/vitorusso All the music used in this episode was from Austin's album "The Path Ahead" with his permission. Please check out his work at https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Queerlandia! This is a short introduction to what Queerlandia is and will be! Stay tuned for more episodes to come.Stay connected with the show by checking out the shows;Twitter page at https://twitter.com/QueerlandiaPodInstagram page at https://www.instagram.com/queerlandiapod/Merchandise store at https://teespring.com/stores/queerlandiaPatreon page at https://www.patreon.com/queerlandiaFor more information on Sylvia Rivera check out this incredible article on her!https://www.them.us/story/sylvia-riveraThank you for listening!