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This Week's Top Story

We Mourn the Stolen Life of Tiara Love Tori Jackson

We mourn the death of Tiara Love Tori Jackson, a 37-year-old Black transgender woman who was shot and killed in a hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday, September 26.

This Week In Politics

Minnesota Supreme Court rules transgender athlete ban is discrimination but opens door to further challenges

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of trans athlete JayCee Cooper after she was discriminated against during a women's powerlifting competition. The organization known as USA Powerlifting barred JayCee from competing in their competitions which was ruled to be a violation of Minnesota's Human Rights Act.

Alderperson Jesse Fuentes Sues The Federal Government

Alderperson Jesse Fuentes is pursuing legal action against the Federal Government after being handcuffed while asking the agents if they had a warrant for the person they were pursuing inside the ER of Humboldt Park Health.

This Week In Entertainment and Culture

Our Crosswalks Are Being Destroyed

Tons of new and harmful legislation has been passed this year. We are now at the point where these policies begin to impact how we actually live. But in this world of rapidly changing laws, these stories from Miami, Dallas, and New York offer examples of small ways communities are fighting back in this cultural round-up about crosswalks and film festivals.

The Out 100 list is out!

The Annual OUT100 list has been released for this year! Divided into six categories, Artists, Disruptors, Educators, Groundbreakers, Innovators, and Storytellers, we chose a few people to highlight including The StudBudz, Doechii, Kierra Johnson, and Amber Ruffin!

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About Queer News

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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