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It's part 2, Betty Heads! We are back this week with Part 2 of our discussion on the (cult) classic Ugly Betty. Today, we will discuss Sara's love of series finales, our other favorite episodes, more villain chat, and the groundbreaking representation that made Ugly Betty a multi-culti hit.Articles/Links:Ugly Betty's Problematic Transgender Character Arc: An Expose, By Tanner Muller, written for Star Observer, published on January 20, 2021Wilhelmina is the True Trans Character of Ugly Betty, By Cass Ball for The Niche, published on November 14, 2019Eric Mabius Slams ABC over ‘Ugly Betty' Axe, By Catriona Wightman for Digital Spy, published on June 1, 2011Ugly Betty star Rebecca Romijn reveals she ‘jumped at the chance' to play trans character Alexis Meade, By Marcus Wratten for Pink News, published on July 6, 2023.

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A woke LGBTQ media outlet that previously did me dirty, Pink News, is imploding in a scandal... and their tears are delicious. I break it down in this episode of the Brad vs Everyone podcast. Plus, another insufferable "queer" TikTok and is California finally cracking down on crime?    

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In this juicy and informative episode, Jayda asks Ruby what changes she wants to see to sex education, why Ruby thinks we have to centre pleasure in sex ed and how talking about pleasure is necessary to truly teach about consent. Ruby discusses how not to talk about sex and pleasure though and the importance and complexity of age-appropriate conversations around sex. Ruby shares some fascinating insight into Dualism, and how the philosophy that has separated mind and body is also seeped in patriarchy and has prevented us from having a more holistic relationship with sex and intimacy. Ruby also shares how she is able to find common ground with people who don't feel queer or trans-inclusive and also the importance of allowing adults to say they don't understand something. They also discuss the fear-mongering around porn and how to engage in porn in a healthy way, and Jayda also asks Ruby about her experiences of being non-monogamous and Ruby's advice for anyone wanting to open up their relationship and explore non-monogamy but also feel like it would be too hard. They talk about how to navigate jealousy and the importance of accepting rather than fearing complex emotions. Follow Ruby RareFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest Ruby Rare Website The Non-Monogamy Playbook Sex-Ed: A Guide For AdultsRuby Rare (she/they) is an award-winning sex and relationships expert with over eight years of experience in the industry. A writer, presenter and broadcaster, they are on a mission to get everyone talking more confidently and inclusively about sex. Starting off as a sex educator for BROOK, UK's leading sexual health charity, for which she remains an ambassador, Ruby has gone on to author two books, ‘Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults (Bloomsbury, 2020)' and ‘The Non-Monogamy Playbook' which is releasing on Penguin Random House in January 2025. Ruby also hosted the E4 show, Sex Rated alongside Rylan Clark and the popular podcast docu-series In Touch, which explores the ways we connect to sex, relationships, and our bodies with nuance and curiosity. Runy is also the co-founder of the body positive life drawing class, Body Love Sketch Club, and has been featured in the Guardian, Metro, Pink News, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at TedXLondon, Women of the World Festival, and on BBC Woman's Hour. In 2023 Ruby won best Sex and Relationships Creator at the bCreator Awards, has been listed as one of 24 figures making a positive change to social media in Cosmopolitan's Positivity Index, and is on The DIVA Power List, which celebrates queer trailblazers changing the game for LGBTQ+ representation. Ruby enjoys collaborative partnerships with the likes of Netflix, Modibodi, LELO, JOYClub and Feeld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rowan gets into love and gender and how we tend to consider a transition or someone being transgender as a big weird thing that breaks the rules - but she asks, is it really? She looks at the questions "how can she love a transman?" and "how can she dare to love again?"  Are we asking the right questions? Rowan believes there's a deeper question for all of us. And she shares exciting news about a story that Pink News released and you can find it right here: The PINK NEWS VIDEO  :))  More stories at Devin's TikTok Rowan's TikTok  Send comments and questions to us on our website RowanandDevin.com Find our Patreon here, please and thank you for your support it keeps this podcast going! We post episodes early, bonus content, behind the scenes fun and we respond to your comments and questions. Thanks for Listening! Podcast created and produced by Rowan Brunet and Rovin Media  

BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #749 06.17.2024 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s SCAMFORD CARDINAL | Shifty Stanford, Pentagon Antivax Prop, Gay Antarctica  Deconstructing Corporate Mainstream Media News from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! TJT Youtube (backup) Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyspiracyTheory The Show Operates on the Value 4 Value Model: http://CanaryCry.Support Join the Supply Drop: https://CanaryCrySupplyDrop.com                   Submit Articles: https://CanaryCry.Report Submit Art: https://CanaryCry.Art Join the T-Shirt Council: https://CanaryCryTShirtCouncil.com Podcasting 2.0: https://PodcastIndex.org Resource: Index of MSM Ownership (Harvard.edu)             Resource: Aliens Demons Doc (feat. Dr. Heiser, Unseen Realm) Resource: False Christ: Will the Antichrist Claim to be the Jewish Messiah Tree of Links: https://CanaryCry.Party   Join the Canary Cry Roundtable   This Episode was Produced By: Sir Vant of Vole*** Sir Igorious Baron of the Squatting Slavs***   Executive Producers Sir LX Protocol V2 Knight of the Berrean Protocol*** Sir Jamey Not the Lanister*** Marita R*** Haley F*** Felicia D*** Clara H***   Producers of Treasure Warrior of Yah, Stephen S, Sir Marti K Knight of the Wrong Timeline, William C, Elle O, Sir Morv Knight of the Burning Chariots, Sir Tristan, DrWhoDunDat, Sir Scott Knight of Truth, Misses TinFoilHatMan, Veronica D, Sir Casey the Shield Knight   CanaryCry.ART Submissions Warriors of Yah, Sir Marti K Knight of the Wrong Timeline, JonathanF, Little Owen   CONTENT PRODUCTION (Microfiction etc.) Stephen S - Alternate news podcast “Canaries Lie News Talk with Chris and Charisse” signed a new sponsor, SewerShark.  Every show, they warn about avoiding personal information leakage due to waste water surveillance with this novel encryption technology.    TIMESTAMPERS Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E   CanaryCry.Report Submissions JAM   REMINDERS Clankoniphius   SHOW NOTES/TIMESTAMPS PreShow Prayer: Anthony H HELLO, RUN DOWN BBB/BEAST SYSTEM/PROPAGANDA Stanford's top disinformation research group collapses under pressure (Wapo)   VALUE FOR VALUE FOR THE WIN!   FLIPPY Colossal Tentacle Robot Wows EMF Camp Crowds (Hackster)   PANDEMIC SPECIAL/WACCINE/PSYOP Pentagon secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic (Reuters)    APOCALYMPICS!  MONEY/BBB → Saudi Arabia ends 80 yr petrodollar deal with US (MSN/India Today)    AI/WORLDCOIN → Former head of NSA joins OpenAI board (The Verge)    BIDEN/BORDER → Biden to offer legal status to undocumented immigrants (ABC)   V4V/TALENT   ANTARCTICA You can now go on a gay cruise to Antarctica – and plant the Pride flag (Pink News)   OUTRO END

Mindy Levine had a pretty conventional beginning to life, she went to Yeshiva day schools, began a rewarding career as a chemistry professor, got married, and life was smooth sailing. Then, the unthinkable happened when she was pregnant with her youngest and his twin and unfortunately delivered the twin as a stillborn. With determination and perseverance, Mindy continued with life, and eventually came to Israel and made aliyah, which came with its unique struggles as she got divorced from her husband and quickly after her 3.5-year-old daughter came out as trans. While Mindy, her son, and the municipality tried to issue a 'don't ask don't tell' policy, this policy broke as some parents found out and exposed Mindy's son. This caused intense legal battles and a PR war.Mindy was put on the air by YNet, Kan, The Pink News, The Times of Israel, World Israel News, and more. Today, Mindy shares her story with us. What an honor it is to have her on. As shared in the podcast, Mindy gives special thanks to Havruta, an organization for LGBTQ+ people who are on the religious spectrum.Thank you for listening!**For updates and conversations about these episodes follow me at @talesoftamar

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal welcomes Jaelynn Scott, Executive Director of Lavender Rights Project, for a conversation about their intersectional work to protect Black trans femmes (and thereby all trans people) by focusing on housing justice, economic justice, and violence prevention. Though our lawmakers have passed some protective legislation in what many consider a progressive state, Crystal and Jaelynn discuss how much more needs to be done to ensure the safety of Black trans people here in Washington. To that end, Jaelynn describes a King County Housing First initiative Lavender Rights Project is undertaking in conjunction with Chief Seattle Club to provide permanent supportive housing for trans people who don't feel safe in shelter offered by traditional housing services agencies - the hope is to become a model for how similar support can be provided to other vulnerable communities across the country. Crystal then notes the remarkable success of pilot after pilot of guaranteed income programs, and Jaelynn details the small program Lavender Rights Project has run over the last two years and its positive impact on participants. Finally, the two give a rundown of how to listen, step up, and take action - whether you're a state legislator, a county or city official, or a concerned community member - to push back against anti-trans sentiment, hate, and fascism. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Jaelynn Scott and the Lavender Rights Project at @lavrights.    Resources Lavender Rights Project   The Combahee River Collective Statement    “Introducing our New Mission: thoughts from Executive Director, Jaelynn Scott” | Lavender Rights Project   “BREAKING: Lavender Rights Project and Chief Seattle Club opening permanent housing for QT2BIPOC in Fall 2023” | Lavender Rights Project   “Here's why the Lavender Rights Project, county officials, and Seattle's mayor think this Capitol Hill apartment building is the right place to start a new approach to creating supportive housing and putting a real dent in the homelessness crisis” by Justin Carder from Capitol Hill Seattle Blog   “Seattle's new 'Health through Housing' property to serve QT2BIPOC residents” by Erica Zucco from King5    “This organization's plan to provide housing for Black trans people in Seattle offers a much-needed glimmer of hope” by Naomi Ishisaka from The Seattle Times   Seattle Solidarity Budget: Basic Income Guarantee   Solidarity Budget presents: Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) panel discussion   Washington State Basic Income Feasibility Study | WA Department of Social and Health Services   Welcoming Cities Resolution | Seattle City Council   “Seattle City Council reaffirms support for immigrants, refugees” by Daniel Beekman from The Seattle Times   “Seattle ‘Welcoming City' resolution includes plan for push back on federal orders” by Agatha Pacheco from The Seattle Globalist   Impact of Gender Affirming Care Bans On LGBTQ+ Adults | Human Rights Campaign   “Majority of LGBTQ adults feel safety threatened by gender-affirming care bans: poll” by Brooke Migdon from The Hill   “‘Kids Online Safety Act' will ‘protect' children from trans content, senator Marsha Blackburn admits” by Emily Chudy from Pink News    We are family, too — A love letter to the Black community from your trans family | Lavender Rights Project   Transcript [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Friday week-in-review show and our Tuesday topical show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. Well, today I am excited to be joined by Jaelynn Scott, the Executive Director of Lavender Rights Project. Welcome to the show. [00:01:02] Jaelynn Scott: Good to be with you. [00:01:04] Crystal Fincher: Well, I'm excited to have this conversation - your reputation precedes you, Lavender Rights' reputation has been talked about. We just had a guest bring you up on the show the other day talking about what wonderful work you do - that was Dr. Ben Danielson. What is Lavender Rights Project and what brought you to this work? [00:01:22] Jaelynn Scott: Oh my goodness, I love Dr. Danielson - I'm so glad he brought us up. So Lavender Rights Project is a Black trans-led organization. We're based in Seattle, we serve all of Washington, and we also do national policy work as well. And we're primarily focused on protecting Black trans people. Honestly, we're in the business of protecting all trans people from violence, period - but we use a lens of Black trans feminism to do that work. And what I mean by that - oftentimes I need to clarify - is we really believe in intersectionality, and as a praxis, and not in the way that people casually use. Like, you know, my mother's from Italy and my father's from whatever, and it's intersectional - nah. In the original term that was meant by the Combahee River Collective - when they brought it up and as others who have coined intersectionality - thinking about what are those pieces, those intersectional pieces that need to be put in place to protect the most vulnerable in our community. That, in 1977 - with the collective, right - was Black women. And I think we have more clarity on gender diversity, so we say Black trans women, Black trans femmes even to be specific. And it really is a praxis, right? It's a strategy to look at - we're not only concerned about Black trans femmes and Black trans women but we know, as the Combahee River Collective said, that if we can really protect Black trans women, Black women - if we can do that, it means all of the systems of destruction and oppression will dismantle because we have taken care of that core group that are affected by each of those intersections. So that's the work that we do, but doing trans work from that lens in particular - in three quick areas, I'll let you know quickly. So housing justice, economic justice, and really getting in the meat of violence prevention, also - those three. [00:03:19] Crystal Fincher: Well, and a lot of work is in that portfolio - a lot needs to be done. You talk about protecting the entire trans community from violence, particularly with the lens of Black trans femmes, which is critical. We're in Washington state, which is in a better position than several other states - true, and we've done some positive work on positive legislation. But there are still challenges here despite the fact that this is a blue state, a progressive area. What do you say to people who feel like - Hey, we're in Washington, it's all good. We don't need to worry about this here. We're all progressive. [00:03:56] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, I mean, the fact is, is that it is not safe anywhere in this country and frankly in the world for trans people - not completely - and especially for Black trans people. For me personally, I'm Black first, and so we start there, right? That there is still police violence against Black communities in Washington state, that we have dismal outcomes in terms of health and housing - even here in progressive states, in Washington state. All of the progressive legislation that exists isn't quite reaching our community because of systemic oppression and because of systems that really need to be looked at and anti-Blackness. And then we add transgender to that lens. I mean, it is just the fact that - anecdotally, when I go to a grocery store, that it is hard to feel safe even there because of - my hair might not be in the right place, my makeup might not be right, and I might catch the wrong light. And it is a constant stare or a calling out of who I am and what people are projecting onto me as a trans woman. And that's the case with all of us who are visibly trans, and those of us who may be a little bit more stealth and can navigate safely. The fact is that many of us in Washington state live in fear. And so is there a modicum amount of protections in terms of legislation? Yeah, it's a bit better in terms of our access, but those freedoms aren't necessarily reaching us in the way that they need to, those protections aren't reaching us in the way that they need to protect - particularly Black trans people. And socially, it's still a mess. We are not that different - I'm from Mississippi - culturally, it's not that different than it is in Mississippi in terms of my ability to navigate socially, social spaces in Washington state. And in many ways, it's safer in Black community in the South because at least there are more of us there, and I'm able to navigate Blackness a little bit easier when there's more Black people here. So you're faced with this sort of double thing - you got us who are a smaller amount of people navigating a mostly white community, and also the general transphobia and transmisogynoir that exists across the country. And if there is a slight degree of - very, very slight degree - of it being socially more acceptable, it's not enough to secure our protection and safety. And it is still dismal. [00:06:23] Crystal Fincher: Now, you talked about the areas that you're practicing in, where you're focusing on - housing being one of them. Why is housing so important? [00:06:33] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, so we had conversations with community, with our community members - and across the nation and also in Washington state - to really get to what are we being asked of as an organization to focus on, to really think about in the protection of Black trans people. And we determined both from research and also from those conversations, three particular areas that are absolutely necessary to guarantee our protection. And the first of those is housing. We believe in Housing First as a disruption and violence against Black trans people. We need to be able to know that our housing - and really food security - but housing is secure and we don't have to depend on others for our security. And we don't have to negotiate our livelihood, right - and our wellbeing so that we can have a place to stay at night. And so the research shows that when people are housed that the outcomes are a lot better in terms of their own security and safety. And it is absolutely critical that we focus in. It's a strange thing - we started as a legal services organization, I think seven years ago now, and we never were in housing and housing justice. But as you know, in Washington state, especially Seattle, and across the country - there's a housing crisis. And no one was actually standing up to do this work. Outcomes for trans people in general - for public housing services - is absolutely terrible. We were finding that our clients and our people, that our family - were not feeling safe in shelters, were not feeling safe by the traditional housing services agencies. And it was unacceptable, so somebody actually needed to step in. So our project is small, it's tiny - 30, maybe 32 housing units for individuals here in the Seattle area. It is permanent supportive housing - ongoing in perpetuity - they leave when they want to leave and they have ongoing supports for their health. It's open to all folks, but we'll primarily be focused on the people that we serve with our specialty. But it really is a model - and that's how I'm looking at it - it's a good model to work across the City of Seattle, King County, Washington state, nonprofits. We're partnering with a Urban Native organization, Chief Seattle Club - who actually owns, right, the land whose land this really is - and they have a lot more competency in the area. So they're providing a lot of support for us as we learn housing. And so there's this beautiful model happening - if it works, and I pray that it does, that we can then replicate across the country with other partners and other people who are interested in getting secure and well-funded housing for trans folk to protect them from violence. And I really think this model is not exclusive to Black trans community, but I think it really could be used for trans community - trans exclusive housing that is well supported by the government and well supported by community is what's needed in this moment to reduce the crisis of violence in our community. [00:09:33] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely - to reduce the crisis of violence, to help people stabilize and find housing security, which is necessary to address so many other challenges that people find in life. Now you talked about this being a model, which I think is important - and permanent supportive housing is, as you said, what research is showing to be most effective in keeping people safe and stable. How did this partnership come about? [00:10:00] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, so initially there was a client of ours who - and a friend, a community member who we were advocating for - who had experienced some really lack of cultural competency with King County, I'll just name it. And they hired her for an event and she was targeted by right-wing media and doxxed because of how she showed up - she did a burlesque performance and they ran with it. And I think King County was really just regretful about that experience - they were hoping to empower trans folk and really show Black trans visibility. And there needed to be some healing. And they asked her - What do you need? We'll do whatever is needed to repair this. And she said - We need housing for my community. And to their credit, King County jumped on it. And so we found the right model with King County - they contacted us because we were the only Black trans-led organization in the state that was doing this work and especially in King County. They contacted us and we began discussions - how could we get into this work and find the right model that worked for Black trans folk? We identified the right program, we found the right partners - we knew we wanted to partner with either a Black or Native org, right? - to help us get this rolling and get going. And it just moved on and progressed from there. [00:11:21] Crystal Fincher: So where is this at in the process currently? Will this be opening soon? [00:11:25] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, and by the way, I do want to name - her name was Beyoncé Black St. James - she's a fantastic community leader out of Spokane who does amazing advocacy work, but also is just a powerful and beautiful and fantastic performer. But we are in the process - we were awarded the facility, it was announced. And we are now waiting on some minor repairs that need to happen in this new building. And so we're sort of caught up in really - King County's working on getting things through their processes and government processes so that we can actually get this minor repair done and open our house. We're delayed in the opening about a year. So we really need our community to continue to encourage the county to move quickly to get this facility open, because we're just wasting money at this point with open rooms - and we have residents lined up and ready to move into the facility. [00:12:20] Crystal Fincher: Now, when you say permanent supportive housing, what does that mean for the people who will eventually be moving in? What does that look like and how will they be served? [00:12:28] Jaelynn Scott: So Ebo Barton, who's our Director of Housing Services has worked really hard to build out a network of support for our residents. So on the first half, King County will provide ongoing social services support as they do for any of their agencies. There also will be security - and we don't look at that security on-site as protecting anyone else but our residents. So there will be 24 hour security on-site to protect them from the outside and make sure that they are safe, as well as ongoing support groups for - I believe there's support for gender affirming care, and healthcare, and counseling services to heal from just the trauma of being Black and the trauma of being trans in this community - as well as getting them career support and moving on career support. There's a number of, I believe, 9 or 10 agencies who are committed to supporting our particular facility in addition to King County's ongoing services. [00:13:28] Crystal Fincher: So is most of the focus on this facility, are there any plans for others, or is it working on getting this model straight and then evaluating after? [00:13:37] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, so we aren't a housing services org, right? So I think we see ourselves as a policy shop and really our direct services really informs what we're doing to push forward in policies. I mean, we equally do criminal legal services and we also do policy advocacy around criminal law and this intersection with trans people. And we do economic justice - we're really pushing for a guaranteed income as a sort of third pillar of support for all trans people in Washington State, quite similar to the guaranteed income in San Francisco. So we aren't a housing services organization and I don't think we're immediately planning on expanding those services. It is our hope that - King County has promised that those properties will move over and shift into the ownership of organizations. I think we just wanna stay there - continue to work in supporting that property and maybe even have those residents, if they want to, participate in the movement building and policy work that happens with our organization. So we're not seeing them as this sort of dual client versus people providing services - that they are a part of our community and they're part of the movement building effort. So I think we wanna stay there and it's a good size for us at the moment, but we do and we have been talking nationally with other Black trans community members and organizations who are hoping to do projects similarly. So we hope other people will take on the banner - and even in Seattle, we need a lot more than 32 units to take care of trans community in general. I know, and I don't wanna get ahead of the county, but there was at least a request for proposals for transitional housing services for veterans - for LGBTQ veterans focusing on trans communities - that King County is also doing, that we hope another agency will take up the banner and continue to provide for those expanded services. I know Chief Seattle Club is hoping to serve more Two-Spirit people - we will also be serving some of those folks in our facility. And so there's a number of places that we can start moving in. And really this is the right response right now to what is happening across the country. If we can take anything from these coordinated political attacks - and let me tell you that they are coming after us, not because they actually care that much about the issues - they are coming after us because they wanna get elected, because they need a boogeyman and they think that this is gonna score them political points. But what they don't know is it's drawing more attention to the issue of the crisis that is happening in trans community. And it's really bringing more support from the majority of Americans who actually have love in their heart and care for their community, and believe in the diversity of the American society, and really support LGBTQ community. And so that's - right now, it is our opportunity to in response to them, not necessarily be put on the defensive, but let's finally secure and build trans protections, trans security, trans safety in response to their disgusting actions. [00:16:31] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely, I love that. And focus on support and building, as opposed to centering the people who are just pushing fascism and hate. [00:16:42] Jaelynn Scott: Fascism, period. Period. [00:16:44] Crystal Fincher: So you said you are a policy shop and you have a lot of experience in policy. One, I'm excited to hear about the talking about a guaranteed income - every single pilot, and there have been many now, for guaranteed income has just been successful and shown that it's helped. Turns out when you give people money and let them spend it on what they need the most, that's the most effective intervention that we see. Is this something that you're advocating for locally, and in our city or state? Is this something that looks like might be possible here in Seattle? [00:17:20] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, so there is two areas - well, a few areas. So we're doing our own very, very small - a sort of a pilot just for our community to get a sense of how this is actually serving us. We started thinking about guaranteed income because in the summer of 2020, we were doing mutual aid and we were finding that people - $50, $100, $500, every once in a while - they were becoming more dependent on that. And we didn't like the positionality of us looking like sort of the saviors of individuals instead of empowering them to have economic security. And what we found now is that there were a few, right - that were return. And so we had enough money to do about five folks - it's over the last two years - a $1,000 a month, every single month, for those people. And they, we're watching just the results - both from our surveys and our conversations with them - their economic security, their housing security, how they're thriving in their own careers. Month after month after month, we're just seeing so much improvements and they are needing less to do the GoFundMes and less seeking mutual aid - that is declining - and support in the community. And so that's sort of our - that's the piece where I say we do the support so to inform how we approach it. So we do - there's basic income, right - which is a kind of a guarantee for all. And then there's sort of guaranteed income, which I think in our understanding is really focused on particular populations that are most in need. There's a basic income approach in Washington state that, I think, there was even a bill pushed through that didn't actually make it through - I don't think it made it out of committee and it failed, and I think that will continue to come up. And we do support that, but we really do believe - that you have to start looking at who are the people who are most in need and you have to consider gender and race, economic status, pregnancy status, as well as a number of items in order to get this right. And I believe the state version was kind of a lottery system that we weren't feeling secure about. So we've been in conversation with the Transgender Cultural District in San Francisco, and they launched a - worked with the City of San Francisco as well as other agencies and nonprofits - to get a guaranteed income for trans people in the City of San Francisco. And that is, you know, there's been some lawsuits and et cetera, but that is getting launched there if it hasn't started already. But that program follows on the heels of other guaranteed income for people who are pregnant, guaranteed income for other particular populations in San Francisco that have proven effective - and at least $1,000 a month in an ongoing way. And that's what we wanna push in the City of Seattle. We're currently, I believe, and the people who are doing a Solidarity Budget are also looking at how they can do guaranteed income for particular populations. And so we're in conversation with them as well as pushing on our own for a guaranteed income for trans people. And hopefully using some of the data from the support that we provided - our organization - to prove that this is a proven method to protect your Washington and Seattle populations. [00:20:21] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. What other policy is really important right now, or what is at the top of the list for you that you're advocating for? [00:20:29] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, so I think right now it's guaranteed income. We use policy in a number of different ways - like the capital P, which is like the legislation - but the lowercase policy, which includes how King County is operating in relationship to providing housing to trans people. Like we see all that as a sort of movement building policy where different aspects depending on who's involved. But right now, we're really concerned about what's happening nationally. As you may know, Washington state really has a suite - what I've been calling a suite - of trans protections that have passed over the years, including an expansion of Medicare to include gender affirming care. As well as recent legislative session, there was the SHIELD law, which protects people who are seeking refuge here from extradition to other states and penalty and persecution from other states for what they do in Washington state. And finally, there is a youth gender affirming care access for people who end up in shelters who are runaways and making sure that they have access to this data and aren't turned back to dangerous living situations for seeking affirmations in their gender. And all of those are good bills - they're all at different levels of acceptance and there's lawsuits and all kinds of things happening, being pushed from outside parties who are trying to push legislation here. But they don't necessarily really address the needs of trans communities of color because they are mostly written in legislative corners, sessions with white folk who are in the legislative game. They really haven't, didn't sit down - because they're on the defensive, right? It's a quick thing. You gotta get this stuff going 'cause you're seeing like all of the sort of outlawing gender affirming care in Alabama and Georgia and et cetera, and criminalizing seeking care outside of the state - both for abortion and gender affirming care. And so to their credit - that they needed to, and they felt like they needed to respond. And I do think there needed to be a response. But there wasn't enough time to actually doing the organizing, the movement building, the conversations with communities of color to say - actually, you never had access to gender affirming care in the way that white communities have. You've never had that access, especially not in the US South. So what is it that we can do now to correct the original sin, right? So that you never find yourself there and none of our communities will find ourselves there. But what we're doing now is putting a band-aid on an issue and making sure that those people of privilege who have already had access to care, don't lose that access. So one of the ways they could have done it, right? is to say - Okay, we want to protect people seeking gender affirming care here from Texas, for example. And we wanna have this legislation up so that they can't be extradited to other states and et cetera. Okay - build a budget line item in the state budget that provides support for them, to fly them in to seek care, to make sure they have access to medical care, to make sure they have recovery services and et cetera. In addition to that, if you had really talked to communities, you would have known that none of the people who are most at risk in Texas can afford to get here to seek that care and to actually benefit from that bill. And so there was additional conversations needed. If not that, at least put out some funding and support for communities of color here to gather and come up with legislative priorities on our own that they can take the lead from instead of us following on the tail end of whatever they decided in their corners. [00:23:57] Crystal Fincher: So for people who may be legislators or policy makers listening right now, where can they start with that? How do they start with that? [00:24:06] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, I think right now capacity building funding is absolutely necessary. So for those organizations who are trusted - there's POCAAN and PCAF and our organization, Lavender Rights Project. There is Gender Justice League. There's a number of queer and trans organizations - Creative Justice - who serve Black trans and queer people, who are brilliant and who have policymakers and movement builders and do amazing work, but they aren't as well funded as the big box nonprofits. And so we need the ability to actually hold policy - to have the staffing for it, to organize for it, to fund our people to do that work - so that when the legislative session comes up, we have the policy recommendations necessary, that we actually have boots on the ground. We're learning from other community members about what those priorities are, but we are behind the game here. We're behind the ball here. We are years and years and years behind the ball. So that capacity building around the ability to do both organizing and policy making - that's needed, critically needed - including lobbying, the ability for us to fund our own lobbyists. We need it and we need it like 30 years ago in this state. [00:25:24] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely, and makes a lot of sense. Now we're thinking about legislatively, do you think - for local leaders, city council members, mayors - locally, that they need to embark upon the same path or are there additional suggestions that you would have for them? [00:25:41] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, I haven't - we've been thinking a lot about the State Legislature. And locally we've been thinking more around sort of some of the direct support initiatives like guaranteed income and et cetera. But I do think it's worth local politicians, councils - to figure out how can they build out a sanctuary county, city for trans people - what policies are in their power to make, what protections are in their power to make to ensure security and safety for Washington residents and others who seek care here. And let me tell you, it will work because I - the majority of the Black trans people that work in my organization come from the US South, they come from the East Coast. They come from other places where they may have felt less safe and they sought refuge here because of the promise of progressiveness of Washington state. Now that promise has mostly been empty, but they can work really hard to make sure that promise is fulfilled - because we are already starting to see that there will be a flood of refugees from other places around this country as this ball continues to drop on attacks against us and the rise of fascism in this country. So there are protections that are in the power of King County - to make sure that folks have income, to make sure they have access to employment, to make sure they have access to housing, to ensure that their laws protect them safely within their city jurisdictions - that people need to be looking at on their own and starting to work on. [00:27:14] Crystal Fincher: Now for people who aren't policy makers - they're just looking around and feeling very troubled by what they're seeing by the rise of hate and fascism, anti-trans violence. What advice would you give for how they can meaningfully help? [00:27:32] Jaelynn Scott: People, we need the voices of everyone at this moment. And the first thing is to continue to love on your LGBTQ family that's around you. And really lean into care for them in this moment - because whether or not we're saying it, a lot of us are feeling deeply traumatized, targeted and attacked at this moment. And there was a poll that was recently released - I can't remember, but I found it through the HRC, National HRC - that more and more of us are feeling less safe across the country because of what's happening. And so what can you do to extend your love and care to people. Also, as people start seeking refuge here and refuge from other states, be thinking about what can you give up? You know, we might be at the place that we were during the crisis of immigration, especially in the Trump administration, where people were starting to open up their homes to - as refugee assistance. And I think it's time to start planning that. What can we do to prepare our space for people who might need care and safety here? And I think the third thing I will say is look at and lean into Black queer and trans communities of color, Native and Indigenous Two-Spirit communities - and see the organizing that they're doing right now. Follow their lead. When they say - Hey, we need you to speak out against the Kids Online Safety Act - that's currently moving through Congress right now. And that promises to silence trans communities nationally in social media, that will almost destroy the social media and the publicity of nonprofits who do this work. And really will remove the ability of trans youth to find affirming media, to find affirming care, services, information, education, sexual health on social media. It will be destructive, and yet it has bipartisan support. Speak out, right - whenever we say this bill is being pushed in this state that's not quite working - and take the lead from communities of color, trans and queer communities of color in their legislative efforts. It's pretty easy. Follow them on social media, right? Give when they say give, take action when they say take action. Many people are often calling and saying - I want to volunteer. I want to be on the ground. I want to whatever. But when we post - Hey, we need you to call your Congressperson on this - no one calls. It's so much easier than you think. Follow, support, and listen. [00:29:56] Crystal Fincher: It does. And it makes a difference when you call and when you reach out, especially when it's to your Congressperson. They pay attention, they listen, and it is very important to do that. I appreciate that. As we move to close this interview, is there just anything that you would urge people to reflect on, or act on, or do as we move forward? [00:30:18] Jaelynn Scott: Yeah, so Black trans community, Black trans people, Black trans women, trans folk have always been here. And I think - speaking specifically to Black community at this moment - we have always been a part of culture. There have been moments when we have been silenced, where colonization has forced our history around gender diversity on the continent to be erased. And we need to have a conversation. We need to have a conversation about how much trans communities have supported who we are as a people - our role in the civil rights movement, our role in the Black Lives Matter movement - how we have always been there for Black community. And we need Black community to stand up for us in this moment too - that we are much more beautiful because of our diversity and that violence against any Black person is violence against the entire Black community. And so, yeah, we need to have conversations. But I also want us to take care to not take the lead from white right-wing neo-fascists who are concerned about the destruction of trans folk, the oppression of women, and who really cannot stand your Black skin - to let them lead the conversation, to let them take your voice, and you to be taking talking points from them. Let's have a conversation as community as we are - deeply from the place of the value for human rights, civil rights, and our value for our love ethic that we all share as Black folk. Let's sit down around that and let's sit down around gender and have a convo. And so I think that right now is what's at the top of my heart in speaking and speaking to the community that is closest to my heart. [00:32:02] Crystal Fincher: Very well said, absolutely necessary to be said. I sincerely appreciate you sharing with us on the program today - all the work that you're doing as part of the Lavender Rights Project. And thank you so much for your time today. [00:32:17] Jaelynn Scott: Thank you, Crystal. And thank you so much for this platform. This is - it's a critical moment - and this may seem small on a podcast and a brief conversation, but every single one of these matter at this moment. [00:32:28] Crystal Fincher: Thank you. Thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks, which is produced by Shannon Cheng. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Twitter @HacksWonks. You can catch Hacks & Wonks on every podcast service and app - just type "Hacks and Wonks" into the search bar. Be sure to subscribe to get the full versions of our Friday week-in-review shows and our Tuesday topical show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, leave a review wherever you listen. You can also get a full transcript of this episode and links to the resources referenced in the show at officialhacksandwonks.com and in the podcast episode notes. Thanks for tuning in - talk to you next time.

Do you believe everyone deserves a living wage and clean water, air and food? Then please, listen to this podcast.“Food is the single strongest lever to optimize human health and environmental sustainability on Earth.” EAT- Lancet Commission. Isais Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan, is passionate about environmental education and has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, Huffington Post, Aspen Ideas, Pink News, to name a few. He could get all doom and gloom about about the environment and our food system, but instead, his focus is “evidence-based hope”. This is where we focus on things that are moving in a positive direction and worth amplifying. Optimism will solve the climate crisis not bad news.Tips to connect with the food system and build a relationship with the land along with a bounty of resources found on his TikTok, instagram and YouTube.Be sure to check out the Teaching Climate Together SeriesSpeaking of amplifying good things… there are people out there that want to help you reduce your carbon “foodprint”. If you live in Minnesota, you'll find many of those people at Twin Cities Veg Fest coming up on Sunday, September 17, 2023. We'll be there too. Find our company Borealle exhibiting, co-leading the “Let's Beat (the drum for) Breast Cancer” Rally and speaking at the MainStage at 1:30 pm.Documentaries mentioned: Overheated, The Smell of MoneyTool mentioned: EJ screening tool (this is fascinating!)

Today's conversation brings us to the unusual intersection of social media influence, DIY home repair, and trans activism. I'm excited to introduce you to my amazing guest for today's show! Mercury Stardust, the “Trans Handy Ma'am,” is a professional home maintenance technician, burlesque performer, author, and award-winning activist. Mercury credits her TikTok success to her experience teaching burlesque, where she learned to communicate and create a safe space for students who had frequently experienced trauma. She has been featured in stories by NBC, NPR, Buzzfeed, Newsweek, the Washington Post, and Pink News. Her leadership within the trans community has led to collaborations with such brands as I Fix It, Lowe's, and the trans healthcare community Point of Pride. Mercury's recent livestream fundraiser ended up raising over $2.2 million, and she's embarking on a huge book tour this fall to promote her book, Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair.   Show Highlights:  ●      How Mercury created a safe space with “Gentle DIY” in the male-dominated handyman world ●      How Mercury became a home maintenance technician to supplement her living as a cabaret performer ●      Why Mercury's content caters to apartment renters and others who may not be comfortable with tools and DIY repairs ●      Why Mercury shows up authentically without pretense and perfectionism ●      What it's like to be a prominent trans woman on the internet and still manage her mental health ●      How Mercury handles the task of setting boundaries with people to protect her emotional and mental health ●      Highlights from Mercury's book, Safe & Sound, and her upcoming 52-city book tour ●      How Mercury leans into her weaknesses and insecurities   Resources and Links: Connect with Mercury Stardust: Website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Safe & Sound book Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Get KC's book, How to Keep House While Drowning We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes

Mary Whitehouse successfully sued Gay News and publisher Denis Lemon at the Old Bailey in a trial that began on 11th July, 1977 - Britain's last conviction for blasphemy. What had ired the notorious Christian campaigner was the magazine's publication of “The Love That Dares to Speak Its Name”, a poem by James Kirkup written from the perspective of a Roman centurion who graphically describes having sex with Jesus after his crucifixion. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why the poem literally could not be defended on its artistic merit; reveal how it came to Whitehouse's attention in the first place; and consider the literary potency of ‘Foxy Judas'...  Content Warning: explicit poetry, necrophilia, material likely to offend Christians. Further Reading: • ‘The gay poem that broke blasphemy laws' (Pink News, 2008): https://www.thepinknews.com/2008/01/10/the-gay-poem-that-broke-blasphemy-laws/ • ‘Blasphemy in the Christian World - A History, By David Nash' (OUP, 2010): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Blasphemy_in_the_Christian_World/BPYkhnY-3_cC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=robertson+whitehouse+lemon&pg=PA98&printsec=frontcover • ‘The Love That Dares To Speak Its Name, by James Kirkup' (Stand Up Jesus, 2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iiIORJTOqY #Religion #LGBT #1970s #UK Love the show? Join 

A lot of the time when we think of progress, we think of making giant leaps and diving forward. But progress can be made in small increments, 1% at a time. That is what I want you to take from this episode. As Cairo would say, “feel the fear and keep going!” In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, part 2 of my conversation with Cairo Nevitt, we talk about being kind to people and being aware of the impact you can have. We also talk about the importance of expanding visibility and starting conversations.We talk:Moment of silence for Cairo's friend who was lost to suicide - 3:42Advice to anyone who may be struggling right now - 10:07Loving our community and being there to support you - 14:57How Cairo navigates the world of bodybuilding - 17:28His fundraiser and his charity - 24:07Facing your fears and making progress - 39:56Click here for transcript!Read more about Cairo in his bio below:As a trans advocate, he predominantly works as a guest speaker & facilitator on the topics of diversity & inclusion, gender identity, intersectionality, as well as motivation. His collaborations include: Huffton Post, Salomond Institute, Euromoney's International Panel, Trans Fest, NHS, Kent Police, Stonewall, BBC Bite Size, Pink News, Mermaids, Gender intelligence, Diversity Role Model, Young Vic, London's Southbank Centre, Colours Network, My Genderation, Netflix, 201 Dance Company & Budweiser.  During the UK tour of Bullish by Milk Presents, he worked for over the course of 2 years as an actor + facilitator delivering gender smart training along their show. Together they trained every single arts venue from London to Cardiff that they toured as the entire cast was trans. Over the last 12 years, Cairo has worked in some capacity with almost every major UK LGBT charity. He is truly passionate about community work and believes anyone can thrive with the right network of support. IG: @cairo_leon Episode References:Cairo was a recipient of Point of Pride's Annual Trans Surgery Fund https://www.pointofpride.org/Find Cairo's GoFundMe here - Get Cairo, a trans athlete to the stageResources:Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)Call or text 988, or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Chat online: https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/For TTY users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988Veterans Crisis Line (for veterans, military personnel, and their families)Call 988 and Press 1, or text 838255Chat online: http://veteranscrisisline.net/Are you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here!Donate to Dem Bois via Amazon Smile here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!

David first had the pleasure of meeting Dalton when visiting Ripon House, an exceptional approved premises for women in Leeds. Dalton had left the hostel some time earlier but returned to share some of his experiences with me and my colleagues. Dalton Harrison is the founder of StandFast Productions (a collective of ex-offenders who use art and performance to tell their stories) and has worked as a teaching assistant with the Inside-Out Project at Durham University. Dalton has written articles for Inside Time, Pink News and Sister Magazine x TGN, and has delivered poetry workshops alongside Durham book. He has performed at Leeds Poetry Festival s. He continues to take talks on prison issues using poetry across the country. His poetry has been published in the award-winning anthology Bloody Amazing and TransVerse II: No Time For Silence. The book The Boy Behind the Wall is his first solo collection.

This is an audio reading of Just Because I Bottom, Doesn't Mean I'll Make You a Sandwich, narrated by Pericles Santis and written by Jay Gee for our SEX issue. Read the original article here.Further readingAtwood, S. F. (2019). The Determination of Gender Roles and Power Dynamics Within Female Same Sex Couples. University of Northern Iowa. https://scholarworks.uni.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1404&context=hpt Gill, R., and Orgad, S. (2018). The Shifting Terrain of Sex and Power: From ‘sexualization of culture' to #MeToo. Sexualities, Vol. 2(8), 1313-1324. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1363460718794647?journalCode=sexa Milton, J. (2022, February 8). ‘The long, deep, surprisingly versatile history of bottoms: From Ancient Greece to modern misogyny'. Pink News. https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/02/08/bottoming-history-gay-bottoms/ Tarrant S. (2013). Men Speak Out: Views on Gender, Sex, and Power. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Men-Speak-Out-Views-on-Gender-Sex-and-Power/Tarrant/p/book/9780415521086Trotman, A.D. (2017). Relationship and Power Dynamics in Women's Same Sex Abusive Couples. University of Rhode Island. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1619&context=oa_diss This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit feministfoodjournal.substack.com/subscribe

The trans train, driven by Stonewall, Mermaids and propaganda machines such as Pink News is derailing. Mermaids, drowning in scandal is truly on the rocks. Eddie Izzard is a man who decided recently he wanted to live permanently in “girl mode”. He wants to be member of Parliament for Sheffield Central. I. spent an evening in the city, asking people what they thought. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe

In a slightly different format this time; Sam, Lucy & Alex discuss a couple of trans-related news stories. Firstly, the fallout related to Tala, a literary alien mascot that's angered the vocal transphobic community as their extra-terrestrial nature has meant they don't have a human gender. We have an in-depth discussion on the absurd situation. Following that, our hosts discuss the recent inclusive policies adopted by Virgin Atlantic. The airline's new DEI policies mean in-flight staff of all genders can enjoy the full range of Vivienne Westwood designed uniform options regardless. With pronoun pins for staff and passengers, is this a sign of a more inclusive airline industry? Related news articles: Pink News on Tala , Insider on Virgin Atlantic

The twelfth episode of Press Gazette's Future of Media Explained podcast, back after a summer break, explores a challenge shared by many publishers: reaching young audiences. Press Gazette UK editor Charlotte Tobitt is joined by Benjamin Cohen, CEO of LGBTQ+ brand Pink News where Gen Z and young millennials make up by far the largest proportion of the audience. Cohen shares a number of ways that, he says, have contributed to that success with a young demographic including a fruitful partnership on Snapchat Discover (alongside some thoughts on how other social platforms compare), a nurturing internal culture for young staff, and having a mission that the audience can relate to and believe in. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local drag queen Brooke Khaki joins Sammy and Liz to take a pop quiz on queer history; we learn, laugh and love along the way. Sammy and Brooke also chat Stonewall myths thanks to a recent article from Pink News. Keep up with Brooke: @brooke_khaki Originally Broadcast: 31/07/2022 Make sure you listen to Loud & Queer live Sundays from 3-4pm, you'll here more talks and great queer music. Tune in to SYN 90.7FM, listen online at syn.org.au or search for SYN on digital streaming platforms. Playlist: June Jones - Goblin Mindset Katie Day - sharp teeth Alice Skye - Stay In Bed Angel Haze - The Altar Okay Kaya - Asexual Wellbeing Stev Zar - Schadenfreude Our Spotify playlist is regularly updated with songs played on the show, so you can hear every beat again, and again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freddie Lewis is a musician who's received support from the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 and Spotify editorial playlists. BBC News and Pink News have also highlighted his discussion of self-love as a Trans person. His word of the day is AGENCY. CONNECT WITH FREDDIE: T: @freddielewiss #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with lead producer Bea Duncan, producer Francesca Turauskis and production manager Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West and Eleanore Bamber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Warley joins us for a Pride Month discussion! Oliver is the Head of Video at PinkNews (one of the largest LGBT+ news providers out there) and produces Pink News' Queer Catch Up on Snapchat! Where much like us he shares positive news stories lighten up our day. Today we discuss the importance of positive news in an otherwise serious climate of journalism and media content.PinkNews is raising vital funds for refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine through our LGBTQ+ Refugees Welcome campaign. Donate today.Follow Pink New's Pride For All programme here!Follow Queer Talk on Instagram and Twitter. Let us know your thoughts on the episode on socials, we love to hear from listeners!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queer-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two episodes in a week? We are spoiling you! This weeks episode is sponsored by our good friends over at Pink News and talking of friends we've got the Lads in the studio! Lyra, Adaobi, Jeane and Bianca join us to talk finding our tribe, what really goes down in the lads group chat, our unfiltered thoughts on Pride and much much more... A huge thanks to Pink News for sponsoring this episode and always supporting us. We will be going live on Pink News Instagram Live tonight at 6pm (8th June) so tune in! As always use the #TwoTwosPodcast on socials and be sure to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Music!

Oliver Warley joins us for a Pride Month discussion! Oliver is the Head of Video at PinkNews (one of the largest LGBT+ news providers out there) and produces Pink News' Queer Catch Up on Snapchat! Where much like us he shares positive news stories lighten up our day. Today we discuss the importance of positive news in an otherwise serious climate of journalism and media content.PinkNews is raising vital funds for refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine through our LGBTQ+ Refugees Welcome campaign. Donate today.Follow Pink New's Pride For All programme here!Follow Queer Talk on Instagram and Twitter. Let us know your thoughts on the episode on socials, we love to hear from listeners!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queer-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are hitting your ears with a quick update for the coming weeks as well as serving you some of the best queer news stories that are out there currently! Listen to the episode for more information. We know that some of the current world events are heavy, so if you need help to leave the despair behind, reach out to someone. Here are some resources to help you in case you need them: CRISIS LINES: TRANS LIFELINE In Canada Call: (877) 330-6366 In USA Call: (877)565-8860 THE TREVOR PROJECT (for LGBTQ Youth) 1-866-844-7386 Click here for online chat and text info LGBT YOUTH LINE LGBTQQ22SI peer support 1-800-268-9688 Text 647-694-4275 KIDS HELP PHONE 1-800-668-6868 Did you know the Kids Help Phone # can be found on the back of every Nestle chocolate bar? Now that's a sweet way to get a crisis resource into the hands of someone who may need it. GOOD2TALK POST SECONDARY CRISIS LINE 1-866-925-5454 BULLYING HOTLINE CANADA 1-877-352-4497 CRISIS SERVICES CANADA 1-833-456-4566 English 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553) French ... As mentioned in the podcast, we will C U Next Tuesday! Tune in May 17th when we talk about Asian Heritage Month and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Sources: Mattea Roach's incredible Jeopardy! streak ends after 23 wins. Jeopardy.com. NBC News includes Jeopardy! winner Mattea Roach's sexual orientation in tweet. National Post. 'Sex Education' actor Ncuti Gatwa to be next Doctor Who. CTV News. Janelle Monáe to Star as ‘My Hero' Josephine Baker in Upcoming TV Series. Rolling Stone. @itsjojosiwa - Instagram post. President Biden Announces Karine Jean-Pierre as White House Press Secretary. The White House. Drag Race confirms new spin-off as RuPaul's quest for world domination continues. Pink News. Canadian Blood Services to end blood ban for men who have sex with men. CBC News. Risk of Exposure to HIV/AIDS. Stanford Health Care. @gaytimes - Intragram post. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/how-to-be-queer/message

Greetings fellow clowns! We are both still reeling from the time jump side effects, and still have many questions that remain unanswered. Are we in a bizarro universe? The nausea from men having too many lines is proving to be more trouble than it's worth. How long until we get more Villaneve scenes that won't crush us? In this first part, Candice and Terrence begin with an extended muse of desperation, before heading to Revelations to talk all things keeping up with our favorite thespians. There's also more BTS to discuss, cast interviews that coincided with the premiere, and additional looks at promo art that begs the question, will swag appear with this same energy?As always, if you have any thoughts (or feelings) about a topic we discussed or Polastri theories of your own to share, please do so by emailing us at heyyouguys@wellwellvillanelle.com or hitting us up on any of our social media accounts. Episode chapter marks + relevant links are below, and please follow us on all the things for daily screaming about #Villaneve #ManifestTheSmash #BelieveInVillaneve #EveOnHerKneesforVillanelle2022 #VillanelleOnHerKneesforEve2022 #VillaneveEndGame #DarkEveIsHere #InLauraWeTrust @wellwellvillanelle @wellvillanelleSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wellwellvillanelle - or - https://www.patreon.com/churchofmisandry/Coffee for those late nights: https://ko-fi.com/misandryGet you some misandrist gear: https://misandry.storeChapter Marks:00:31 - An intro inspired by Jesus Christo, Villanelle21:03 - Corrections21:46 - Candice's 1st correction22:51 - Candice's 2nd Correction26:01 - Candice's 3rd Correction27:58 - Terrence's only correction that isn't a correction30:17 - Revelations30:28 - Sandra Oh stars in new horror film Umma36:39 - EW article where Sandra & Jodie preview "The End"48:55 - NY Times: Sandra & Jodie lay Killing Eve to rest1:07:08 - Pink News comes for Killing Eve's neck See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first show of 2022 Liz and Sammy comment on Pink News' writings on cancer care for queer patients and the larger implications this can have for our health in general. Plus they chat about what 2022 might shape up to be as well as the usual news whip and froth or not. Originally broadcast 30/01/2022. You can listen to the show live Sundays 3-4pm AEST at 90.7FM or online at syn.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music By: Jonas Bjornstad Cover Ary By: Charnell  Our Story - Matthew Shepard Foundation The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie and a World Transformed by:Judy Shepard with Jon Barrett. 'The Book of Matt: Hidden Truths About the Murder of Matthew Shepard' by Stephen Jimenez - Lambda Literary Changing Hearts and Minds - Matthew Shepard Foundation Matthew Shepard - Wikipedia  Geen, Jessica (October 28, 2009). "Mother of Matthew Shepard welcomes U.S. hate crimes bill". Pink News. Archived from the original on November 2, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2009.

Danny Stone, CEO of the Antisemitism Policy Trust, Benjamin Cohen, CEO of Pink News and Imran Ahmad, founding CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) join host, Jewish News editor Richard Ferrer, to discuss this week's shocking CCDH report which found Facebook, Twitter and TikTok ignore 84% of reported anti-Jewish racism on their platforms.

paypal.me/PhoenixandWilliam http://patreon.com/winecellarmediafund Hey gang.  We have a requested story from a patreon subscriber the Miggity Matt Daddy.  Of course the Cis Identity Extremist Sector makes an appearance.  And we have some violent homophobic among our fellow Black folks and we cover a story Pink News . Co. UK and riff on homophobic propaganda.   

paypal.me/PhoenixandWilliam http://patreon.com/winecellarmediafund Hey gang.  We have a requested story from a patreon subscriber the Miggity Matt Daddy.  Of course the Cis Identity Extremist Sector makes an appearance.  And we have some violent homophobic among our fellow Black folks and we cover a story Pink News . Co. UK and riff on homophobic propaganda.   

Roshaante is an Intersex activist, model and Youtuber. He has been featured in the likes of Vice, Pink News, Dazed, AZ Magazine and Channel 4. His word of the day is SOUL. CONNECT WITH ROSHAANTE: I: @roshaante #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

Carl and Callum discuss the absurd collapse of Pink News, how Tony Blair is pushing vaccine passports and further revelations about US funding of the Wuhan lab. https://www.lotuseaters.com/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-150-09-06-21

Journalist and writer Paris Lees tells Yomi why being trans is only part of her identity, as she explores her top five books by women. Paris is the editor of META, a new publication devoted to gender issues, a contributing editor at British Vogue, she has columns with Gay Times and DIVA and appears in The Guardian, VICE and Pink News. In 2013 she was given the title of most influential LGBT person in Britain and became the first high-profile transgender woman to break into the mainstream media. Her new book, What it Feels Like for a Girl, is a memoir on growing up as a working class child in Nottingham - and it is out now. Paris’s book choices are:** The Life and Loves of a She Devil by Fay Weldon** Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë** The Color Purple by Alice Walker ** Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo Lodge ** Simple Passion by Annie ErnauxEvery week, join journalist and author Yomi Agedoke, and inspirational guests, including Elizabeth Day, Sara Pascoe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as they celebrate the best books written by women. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years, and this series will offer unique access to the shortlisted authors and the 2021 Prize winner. This podcast is produced by Bird Lime Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that." The latest and greatest geek girl news from April 2021 covers the EFL's first female referee, Japan's first ever eSports gym, NFTs and the Disaster Girl meme, Sony's partnership with Discord, Disney+ announcement of Ironheart, Marvel's Phase 5 trailer drop (omg!), Ryan Reynolds demanding a bisexual Deadpool, and the revealed identity of Ratchet & Clank's femme fatale! We're so excited to have a pretty upbeat month of news this month! First, we're diving into sports, thanks to Thom (of course) who sent us this article about Rebecca Welch, the first female referee for the English Football League. What a fab move for the EFL, a fab promotion for Welch, and a step forward for women in football. We love to see it! Thom also sent us our next article about Japan's first eSports gym opening up in Tokyo. Picture a regular gym: you go, train on all the machines, even have the opportunity for personal training. That's EXACTLY what an eSports gym is - except you're not working out your legs, you're working out your ESPORTS muscles. And we're HERE for this, how dang cool!? What do you know about NFTs? Amanda knows nothing, even after Moni and Twitch chat tried to explain it. But she doesn't have to understand what they're about to know that the Disaster Meme just made Zoe Roth $500k. She's paying off her college loans and donating the rest to charity. AMAZING! We're also super excited about Sony's partnership with Discord. This is such a win-win! Discord needs some more financial backing, especially after the year it's had, and Sony needs some voice cross-chat integration for the Playstation. Excited to see what happens here! Geek Herring listener, FlameFlash, submitted the next story about the Disney+ announcement of Ironheart! This show sounds absolutely incredible and follows the story of 15 year old genius Black student RiRi Williams on her quest to rebuild IronMan armour for her. RiRi will be played by Dominique Thorne, and it's being written by Chinaka Hodge, another Black woman. We quite literally cannot contain our excitement about this show and all the Black female talent getting pumped into it! We're also SO FUCKING EXCITED about the Marvel Phase 5 release trailer! Literally cannot WAIT for all these films to come out - and so many are this year! YES YES YES to ALL these damn movies! And, staying with Marvel, we are HERE for Ryan Reynolds absolutely begging Marvel to let him play Deadpool as bisexual - he is canon pansexual in the comics, so of course it makes sense! Come on, Marvel! It's about time! And finally, we talk about the new Ratchet & Clank femme fatale character reveal! Thanks to our friend, Ed Nightingale, reporting for Pink News for this article! What do YOU think about these news stories? We'd love your take! Let us know in the comments of wherever you see this episode! In this episode of Geek Girl in the News, we covered these news stories: Rebecca Welch becomes first female referee to be appointed to EFL game ahead of Harrogate Town vs Port Vale (https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12260243/rebecca-welch-to-become-first-female-referee-of-an-efl-game-when-she-takes-charge-of-harrogate-town-vs-port-vale) Japan is opening its first ever esports gym in Tokyo, where people can book 3-hour slots at PCs and pay for coaching from professional gamers (https://www.insider.com/japan-opens-esports-gym-gaming-tokyo-2021-4) The World Knows Her as ‘Disaster Girl.’ She Just Made $500,000 Off the Meme. (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/arts/disaster-girl-meme-nft.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur) Sony announces new partnership with gaming platform Discord, raising hopes for improved cross-play (https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/04/discord-sony-playstation-minority-stake/) ‘Ironheart’: Marvel-Disney Plus Series Sets Chinaka Hodge as Head Writer (EXCLUSIVE) (https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/ironheart-disney-plus-series-showrunner-chinaka-hodge-1234961656/) Marvel Phase 5 Release Trailer (https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios/status/1389203091552038913) Ryan Reynolds is reportedly begging Marvel to make Deadpool openly bisexual (https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/04/29/ryan-reynolds-deadpool-bisexual-pansexual-marvel-kevin-feige/) Hidden identity of Ratchet & Clank’s mysterious new femme fatale finally revealed (https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/04/26/ratchet-clank-rivet-lombax-playstation-5-insomniac-state-of-play/) Check Out Geek Herring! Join us on Discord (https://geekherring.com/dsicord)!! Follow Geek Herring on Twitch!! (https://twitch.tv/geekherring) | Join the Geek Herring Book Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/GeekHerringBookClub) Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/geek-herring/id1438271357?mt=2) and leave us a review! Support Geek Herring on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/geekherring)! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others! Episode 123: Geek Girl in the News: Montero & Lil Nas X, Sarah Everard, and Trans Rights (https://geekherring.com/news-march-2021/) Episode 111: Geek Girl in the News: We are SO Over Body Shaming, Star-Lord #ConfirmedBisexual, & Aliens Exist!? (https://geekherring.com/news-december-2020/) Episode 124: Geek Interview: Love Is… Finding Yourself with Lizzie (https://geekherring.com/interview-love-is-getlizziewithit/) Find Out More Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/geek-herring/id1438271357?mt=2) and leave us a review! Join us on Discord (https://geekherring.com/dsicord)!! You can find us Online (https://www.geekherring.com) / Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/geekherring) / Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/geekherring) / Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/geekherring) / Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/geekherring)! Geekily yours, Amanda & Monika

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week's guests are actor and comedian Gareth Berliner and CEO of Pink News Benjamin Cohen.Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show.Facebook: @JewTalkinTwitter: @JewTalkinInstagram: @JewTalkinLots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don't forget to subscribe and leave us a 5* review - it really helps other people find the show. Go on… it's what your mother would want!--------------------------------------------------------------------- Gareth BerlinerTwitter: @GarethBerlinerInstagram: @garethberlinerFacebook: GarethberlinercomedianWebsite: www.garethberliner.comGareth is a comedian and actor who has performed all over the world. As a stand up he has performed at some of the most prestigious international festivals as himself, and as his comedy creation “Trevor Lewis”. Gareth has become well known as an actor having played “Macca”, a recurring character in Coronation Street, and appearing in hit TV shows such as Dr Who and Eastenders. He is also a disability and mental health advocate and uses his platform as a performer to promote positive messages. Together with his wife, actress Kiruna Stamell, Gareth has a production company called www.alittlecommitment.com and during lockdown they developed, produced and filmed a web series for children which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/c/PirateandParrotTVBenjamin Cohen Twitter: @benjamincohen | @PinkNewsInstagram: @benjamincohen | @Pink_NewsWebsite: www.pinknews.co.ukBenjamin is the founder and CEO of Pink News, the world's largest LGBT media company. Previously he was the technology correspondent for Channel 4 News, and he still writes for a number of papers. Benjamin is well known for being one of the youngest ever directors of a public company, setting up his first at the age of only 16! He is involved with a number of charities offering support around mental health and LGBT awareness, and was behind the Out4Marriage political campaign in response to the government's consultation on the legalisation of equal marriage. Most recently, Benjamin attracted a huge amount of attention when he was invited onto BBC Politics Live where a panel of non Jewish politicians were discussing the question “are Jews an ethnic minority?” --------------------------------------------------------------------- *This episode was recorded under lockdown conditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All good things must come to an end and we are saying hasta luego to season 3 of THIRSTYBITCH with part 2 of our Mental Health special. We talk to James Bennett who talks about his struggles from being a caretaker to his coming out story and there’s A LOT to unpack. Not everything is always as great as it seems when you’re on the outside looking in and James takes us on a very personal journey that we hope will help everyone out to put life experiences into perspective. We all have our stories to tell and we are beyond proud and THANKFUL of every single one of our guests in this 3rd season. We will be back with a BRAND NEW season on Tuesday May 4th 2021 kicking off our “Summer Edition” & stay tuned cos we are turning the dial all the way up to CALIENTE! Stay thirsty! Our Guest James Bennett can be found here: Twitter | Instagram Find below some links to Mental Health help. Impulse London - Gay men's sexual & mental health organisation

3 months into 2021 and yes bitch, we’ve been on the struggle bus just like everyone else, so we decided to declare March as our Mental Health month special. First up is president of Impulse London and DJ Dom Topics where we talk about life during lockdown; how to cope and what we can all do to make these times that suck.. well, suck a little less! You can follow our guestDom at the follow. Twitter | Instagram | Music: Mixcloud Find below some links to Mental Health help. Impulse London - Gay men's sexual & mental health organisation

Pink News co-founder Ben Cohen gives us his reaction to appearing in THAT BBC Politics Live debate about Jews and ethnicity and Rabbi Miriam Berger assesses the historic Israeli Supreme Court decision to recognise non-Orthodox conversions. We also hear about a campaign to introduce for potentially life-saving equipment in all schools following the tragic choking of Sadie Salt and long-time JWA volunteer Elaine Grazin tells us about being honoured with a lifetime achievement award at this week's JVN ceremony.

Today on the podccast we have Ruby Rare. Ruby is a sex educator, artist, and body-positive champion and jelly lover. She's on a mission to engage people of all ages in positive conversations about their pleasure. Her work is influenced by her experiences as a queer, non-monogamous, dual-heritage woman. She facilitates events for adult audiences about non-monogamy, porn, sex toys, pleasure, and has spoken at Women of the World, Summerhouse Festival and on BBC4's Woman's Hour, and has been featured in Time Out, Huffington Post, MTV, and Pink News.We talk about her book Sex Ed A guide for adults, aswell as some questions asked by you lovely lot. You can pick up her book from all good http://bookshop.org/ who are raising money for indie bookshops, along with all good online bookstores.

#166-- Today we're talking Rudy Giuliani getting a fat case of COVID, the long and terrible history of David Icke, a Hungarian-Dutch orgy gone wrong, the advantages of being a gay starfish, and the brief and wondrous life of the polysexual starfish. Plus, some BS about nonsense. Happy holidays! EPISODE #165-- Today on the show we talk about Werner Herzog taking on America's dumbest apartheid import, Elon Musk, as well as a swingers getting COVID and the end of the Philadelphia mafia as we know it. Plus we talk about other lame billionaires and probably some bad 90s sitcoms! Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter @kislingtwits and Alex @giraffetermath. Follow us on tumblr at https://worldsamess.tumblr.com/. Donate directly to James at Ko-fi.com/T6T16E5D. Thanks to Sef Joosten for our show art (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Our theme music is "The World's a Mess" by X. Outro is "Look Into Your Orb For the Warning" by Monster Magnet. Additional music by Andy Kneis. Thanks to our sources at CNN, Huffington Post, London Review of Books, Business Insider, Pink News, and Voice of Ameica. #Gangbang #COVID #GodsWrath #MarineBiology #ConspiracyTheories #GayNews #OrgyNews

Steph Kyriacou joins us to discuss his videos on bisexuality, gender dysphoria and ...snake karaoke. Steph is the Production & Editorial Assistant at Pink News, a writer and YouTube content creator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steph Kyriacou joins us to discuss his videos on bisexuality, gender dysphoria and ...snake karaoke. Steph is the Production & Editorial Assistant at Pink News, a writer and YouTube content creator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beti George yn sgwrsio gyda'r sylwebydd gwleidyddol Cai Wilshaw, lle mae'n sôn am ei ddyddiau ym Mhrifysgol Rhydychen, ei waith gyda "The Economist" a "Pink News", a'i gyfnod yn gweithio yn swyddfa Nancy Pelosi yn Washington DC.

Kai Mata is a singer/songwriter raised between Indonesia and the USA with a heart of gold. She recently came out as Indonesia's first openly gay artist and has exploded in popularity. Being gay is a bold statement to make in a predominately Muslim and counservative country where marriage and procreation is a paramount part of society. Being gay in Indonesia is seldomly admitted outside of close friends and lovers because of the potential backlash of hate crimes and discrimination. Kai speaks with host, Paul Teodo, about the need for more awareness about LGBTQ+ rights in Asian countries, and the difficulties and responsibilities that come with authenticity in this captivating episode of The Rat Race Revolution Podcast. [Brent Collier] I've had the pleasure of knowing Kai personally for quite some time now and she is the real deal. She's an incredible person with a good heart trying to make a real difference in the world the way she knows best - her music. She's captivating, energizing, and an all around bundle of fun who fills my heart up everytime. Self-proclaimed as Indonesia's first openly gay musician, Kai fliers the rainbow flag with pride. Indonesian is a very conservative country with society and laws that ostracize and discriminate against any and all non-heterosexual sexual orientations. She is a vocal activist for LGBTQ+ rights on and off stage. Kai Mata is an Indonesian Singer-Songwriter with a quirky-folk charm and vibrant lyricism that intertwine to cultivate connection. Listen to Kai Mata on Spotify here. With an emphasis on truthful storytelling, her shows are not solely performance, but also where audiences are invited into the world of sunlight to shadows. Her folksy debut album, Time to Shine, brought her to tour in the US, where she shared a beacon of light from her experiences discovering adulthood and love. In 2019, she stepped into the role as a musical pioneer for the LGBTQ+ Community in Indonesia with her Pride Anthem, So Hard. Though her songs celebrating love have often sparked national controversy and backlash, they also have propelled her to be featured across the world on the South China Morning Post, Pink News, Mashable, and Diva Magazine, to name a few. Her most recent single, Where Love Goes, shows a progression as Kai Mata heralds love in an unmistakably memorable, captivating way, with fragrant hooks from an enchanting whistle, harmonic layers of vocals, and driving, rhythmic instrumentation to keep the listeners captivated. Kai Mata: “I'm here to claim the space that is rightfully mine.” Get to know Kai Mata Listen to Kai Mata on Spotify Kai Mata YouTube Channel Kai Mata Instagram Kai Mata Facebook

Back after eight weeks. in the episode, we talk about Marks couch to 5km challenge, Stephens hatred for Pink News and their constant non stories about Sam Smith, schools hang to teach about LGBTQ+ lifestyles, the Edinburgh christmas festival being cancelled, Stephen fanboying over fashion designer Ashton Michael, Boris banning indoor sex, and some of the LGBTQ+ venues that are shutting down because of covid. we get into the decision the world rugby made to ban all trans women for playing rugby and how ridiculous and damaging that decision is to the community, and we touch on a little bit of drag race too. Our instagram pages of the week are www.instagram.com/dicegoblinuk and www.instagram.com/xena_blue_eyes You can listen, and subscribe on apple podcast and spotify. Please listen, review, and subscribe. You can follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/podcastbearwithme and www.facebook.com/podcastbearwithme You can contact us at podcastbearwithme@gmail.com You can follow Mark at www.instagram.com/sparkicub You can follow Stephen at www.instagram.com/justahometownboy We want to say a massive thank you to Jonas for providing us with the intro music. you are an awesome man with a huge talent. follow Jonas at www.instagram.com/jonasgladnikoff Thank you for listening Mark and Stephen Bear With Me, The Podcast is brought to you by Mark and Stephen, a truly independent podcast. Edited and produced by Stephen Blyth Title music by Jonas Gladnikoff Cover art by Stephen Blyth

Show notes for Episode 10 Welcome to Episode 10 of the Lexis podcast in which Jacky, Dan, Lisa and Matthew talk about: Another bad article about language, which takes a swipe at people who ask for people to respect their pronoun choices. We also talk to Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics at the University of Nottingham, Dr Lucy Jones about language, sexuality, gender and identity. Lucy Jones' blog: https://queerlinglang.wordpress.com/ Lucy Jones' University of Nottingham page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/people/lucy.jones Lucy's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/jones_lucy Robert Podesva's study on falsetto and identity: https://web.stanford.edu/~eckert/Courses/l1562018/Readings/Podesva2007.pdf Language in the News Here's the article by Joanna Williams in The Times that we analysed: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/declaring-your-pronouns-is-pure-narcissism-7rffv2mrz A couple of the bits we talked about are reproduced below: Declaring your pronouns is pure narcissism An identity-obsessed minority with too much time on its hands has lost touch with reality Joanna Williams I'm Joanna, she/her. You probably guessed that from my name and my photo. But declaring one's pronouns is all the rage and I'd hate to appear out of touch. I'm all for denying biology. I pretend I'm not getting older and can still drink too much without suffering the next day. I pretend I can fit into clothes I bought 20 years ago. But I don't insist other people confirm my delusions. Demanding to be called they/them rather than he/she is to insist that the rest of the world share in your fantasy. When Jeremy Corbyn spoke at the Pink News awards late last year he began his speech by saying: “My name is Jeremy Corbyn, pronouns he/him.” Surely no one in attendance doubted Corbyn's manhood, or that men are commonly referred to as “he”. People devise all kinds of ways to signal their political beliefs, particularly when they decide that doing so makes them out to be especially virtuous. Pronoun-declaring is, in truth, a game played by an identity-obsessed minority with far too much time on its hands. Forced attempts at normalising pronoun introductions may be done in the name of inclusivity but they reveal only how hopelessly out of touch those who run our universities, local authorities and political parties have become. They no longer have any idea how normal people talk to each other. Contact us @LexisPodcast. Subscribe: Lexis Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Contributors Matthew Butler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Matthewbutlerwy Lisa Casey blog: https://livingthroughlanguage.wordpress.com/ & Twitter: Language Debates (@LanguageDebates) Dan Clayton blog: EngLangBlog & Twitter: EngLangBlog (@EngLangBlog) Jacky Glancey Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackyGlancey Music: Freenotes

Juan Williams Is Right - This Election Is About Good Vs. Evil; But On Which Side Does The Evil Live? The New Biden Ad Has Libs All In A Tizzy - And Jaun Williams Is One Of Them They love this attack on Donald Trump blaming him for everything that has happened: Latest @JoeBiden ad contrasts former VP with President Trump: "This is our chance to put the darkness of the past four years behind us. To end the anger, the insults, division, violence, and start fresh in America." Running on national cables + AZ, FL, MI, MN, NV, NC, OH, PA, WI pic.twitter.com/r8dwnYwHaI — Johnny Verhovek (@JTHVerhovek) September 8, 2020 Juan Williams commented on The Five that this is an election between “good and evil.”  He has finally gotten something right!  This is an election between good and evil.  But the evil is not on the side they think. BLM is purposely trying to conjure up spirits from the dead. They are not conjuring up their ancestors - they are calling on demons and these demons are wreaking havoc on the earth while the Satanists and witches cackle into the night. They do their libation - you’ve seen Boyz in the Hood where Doughboy pours out a drink of beer for his lost homies?  That's a "libation." When you use these hashtags they are invoking spirits and inviting spirits to come into your home, your mind. What does this say about Naomi Osaka bearing the names of the black men and women killed in police custody? Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Sports Trayvon Martin Face Mask at the US Open  This brings a whole new understanding to “say their names.” Richard Barrett retweeted a tweet recently from “Pink News” which simply said this:  “Just a Reminder that Republican lawmakers want to make child drag shows illegal.” Just a reminder that Republican lawmakers want to make child drag shows illegal https://t.co/05QrJPpDuw — PinkNews (@PinkNews) July 19, 2019 Thank you for the reminder, Pink News!  It’s greatly appreciated because some will forget the exploitation of children.   We are very glad that Republican lawmakers want to make child drag shows illegal. Juan Williams Just Doesn't Get It During the discussion with the other hosts, Greg Gutfeld commented that Jaun suddenly cares about the violence because he read a report on the "Proud Boys" to which Williams incredulously asks, "What violence?"  The other hosts are stunned as such a ridiculous question. This denies facts completely!  Not only do we see the daily reports from the violence and rioting in the cities proving such ridiculous assertions false; we also know that if there were just an inkling of “peaceful” in any of these protests the media would report that alongside the terror with the chyron “Trump’s America and Biden’s America.” Where are the violent white protesters?  Where are the violent rioters who attack democratic senators and speakers after the DNC?  Where is the footage of white supremacists who destroy their neighborhoods? Invisible enemies like “systemic racism” or “institutionalized racism” must be created due to a lack of evidence for real white supremacy. Get all of this and more on today's episode of The Breakdown. What Is The Crusade Channel? The CRUSADE Channel, The Last LIVE! Radio Station Standing begins our LIVE programming with our all original CRUSADE Channel News hosted by 28 year radio ace, Stacey Cohen. Coupled with Mike “The King Dude” Church entertaining you during your morning drive and Rick Barrett giving you the news of the day and the narrative that will follow during your lunch break! We’ve interviewed over 200 guests, seen Brother Andre Marie notch his 200th broadcast of Reconquest; the The Mike Church Show over 900 episodes; launched an original LIVE! News Service; written and produced 4 Feature Length original dramas including The Last Confession of Sherlock Holmes and set sail on the coolest radio product ever, the 5 Minute Mysteries series! We are the ONLY outlet to cover the Impeachment...

Hey whats up people! Today your #FriendlyNeighborhoodNegro @JCFromTheOVT chats it up with the bonafide, Icey Amputee Warrior @keithteboy_ ! JC and Keith talk his struggles growing up and how he's become so confident in himself! How #makeup gurus like @aaliyahjay, @jackieaina and @nikitadragun spurred his interest in the business of #beauty and, how the industry at large doesn’t give enough credit to the #BlackWomen and #BlackFemmes that helped create the movement! #Shoutout to @Ladieswhobrunchatl and @Rachiebabie! . We also discuss his feature with the #British #LGBTQ media outlet @Pink_News landed him the number 1 spot on #Snapchat and the difficulties of being #Gay in a #WestIndian family. Also, JC and Keith are both #Capricorns and they discuss the differences in #December and #January Capricorns! . Click the link in bio for the full episode! #WeTellBlackStories #TheOVTNetwork Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jcarringtonovt/ https://www.instagram.com/theovtnetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/keithteboy_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8K3JpxyJ6DlegEbDgdLWQ?view_as=subscriber Donations: cash.app/$TheOVTNetwork venmo.com/TheOVTNetwork

In our very first episode, I chatted to the inimitable Essie Dennis. From a double page spread in Cosmopolitan, to walking in the London Queer Fashion Show, to being featured in Pink News and Allure, Essie uses her voice and her platform to be a real advocate for so many intersections of the feminist cause. Essie is an LGBTQ+ activist, writer, artist, model, and eating disorder awareness activist. You can find her at @ khal_essie on Instagram, where she shares a wealth of empowering, body positive content, feminist and activist posts, as well as discussions on chronic illness and eating disorders and her Greek heritage. For our first episode, we chose the title of "Feminism 101", as we really wanted for this to be a free-flowing conversation on how we can all understand the different nuances inside of the word "feminism". What that meant just 10 years ago is so different to what it means today, and starting to understand all the different intersections and what they mean is a great springboard to getting involved in feminism. We hope you love this first episode, and that you subscribe so you're updated with our upcoming episodes too! 

In this episode, Emma Park speaks to Nick Duffy, current affairs editor at Pink News, about so-called 'conversion therapy', the type of psychological practices that it can involve, and the harm it can cause to those who undergo it. Show notes, transcript and supporter/subscriber information here: https://www.secularism.org.uk/podcast/2020/08/ep-32-nick-duff-on-conversion-therapy

In this episode, Mark moans about the fact he can't get to the gym, and Mark accuses Stephen of being shady and mean (big shock there huh?)about the moon. They chat about the BBC dropping trans charities from their info page, the advert for film crew in Edinburgh, and the free Britney movement. Mark and Stephen get into transphobic in sports, particularly rugby and boxing, with the leaked report that World Rugby are trying to ban trans players, and Stephen goes off on one about the boxer that goes into a transphobic and homophobic rant when he was asked if he supports the LGBT community. Much to Stephens amusement Mark uses another Pink News article, even when he says he doesn't like the news outlets journalistic credibility in a past episode, and Stephen proclaims he's now a man of God. Our instagram pages of the week are www.instagram.com/makotobear and www.instagram.com/msk4mskco You can listen, and subscribe on apple podcast and spotify. Please listen, review, and subscribe. You can follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/podcastbearwithme and www.facebook.com/podcastbearwithme You can contact us at podcastbearwithme@gmail.com You can follow Mark at www.instagram.com/sparkicub You can follow Stephen at www.instagram.com/justahometownboy We want to say a massive thank you to Jonas for providing us with the intro music. you are an awesome man with a huge talent. follow Jonas at www.instagram.com/jonasgladnikoff Thank you for listening Mark and Stephen

In May 1991, Queen shot their iconic video for These Are The Days of Our Lives. Six months later, lead frontman Freddie Mercury was dead from AIDS. In this episode we look at one of the worst disease outbreaks in modern history, and how Freddie Mercury - one of the century's the most charismatic & resilient creatives - worked through it. Donate to AKT: https://www.akt.org.uk/donate/roomforlove/10 Written by Lucinda Smyth, composed by Tom Chapman, logo by Al Konstam. (Refs: 'Thatcher Tried to block bad taste public health warnings', The Guardian, 2015; Documentary 'Days of Our Lives', BBC, 2011; 'Public Health History of AIDS', Futurelearn; Documentary: 'AIDS – The victims' (1985), BFI; Tom Crewe, 'Here Was A Plague', LRB (2018); 'The Vile, Horrific Way the Media reported the AIDS Crisis', Pink News. 'When Doctors Refuse to Treat AIDS Patients', New York Times, 1987.)

This week, we hear from Julia Dennison, the Executive Editor of Meredith's parenting brand Parents.com. She talks about how they're supporting parents who are trying to juggle childcare and their own jobs during the pandemic, how they use SEO to anticipate their audience's needs, and their explanatory approach to polarising topics. She also highlights the recent launch of their podcast on diverse families. In the news roundup the team discusses why the Guardian is cutting its weekend edition, Twitter's no good very bad week, and pit Pink News and Cosmo against one another in the first ever Membership Smackdown.

This is a special and important one because I got to talk to Race Cooper, a former porn star, who told me all about racism in the industry. Now a personal trainer and fitness model, Race worked for the illustrious gay porn company Falcon Studios, where he told me he suffered racism in many different forms.Amid the Black Lives Matter movement, Race signed off a tweet and an Insta post decrying the hypocrisy and the racial prejudice in the porn industry. He blew up in a big way and was even interviewed by Pink News.He still goes by his stage name of Race - which he initially picked as a test that he believes the porn industry failed. He’s a thoroughly nice fella, he’s good company, he’s bright and determined to help change things. And he taught me a lot about subtle forms of systemic racism and the highs and lows of porn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Out with Suzi Ruffell - S1 EP8: Jude Guaitamacchi**PLEASE NOTE - AS OF 2021 THEY STARTED GOING BY THE NAME JUDE. HOWEVER, THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED WHEN THEY STILL WENT BY JULES** On this weeks episode I chat with the brilliant and inspiring, Jude Guaitamacchi.Jude is a non-binary, speaker, LGBTQ+ awareness trainer, consultant, social campaigner, activist and writer. They have been professionally public speaking since 2013. Their career started working in mental health and resilience, working closely with the Amy Winehouse Foundation in the charity's early days. They soon became a freelance speaker and consultant, travelling to independent and state schools across the United Kingdom and abroad. They run workshops, provide training as well as one to one coaching and emotional support to young people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. Their work extends to pubic sector organisations as well as corporate businesses. They provide a range of workshops that include Addiction, Alcohol & Drug Misuse, Self-Esteem, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Self-Harm, Peer Pressure and Bullying. However they specialise in LGBTQIA+ awareness and gender diversity.  They are a regular contributor to mainstream national and international media and have been featured on the BBC, Vice, the Independent, Pink News, Refinery29 and more...I'm also honoured to call Jude a friend, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did spending time with them. Thanks. Suzi xx Please subscribe and leave a review.And if you want to get in touch with me on the show, here's how...email: hello@outwithsuziruffell.comtwitter: @outwithsuzi  A 'Keep It Light Media' Productionhello@keepitlightmedia.comProducer: Michael Marden 

EPISODE #144-- Today we talk about the possible whereabouts of Kim Jon Un (again), a person who is making bells off of perverts in Animal Crossing, a fraternity's failed invasion of Venezuela, and the precautions weirdos are taking to protect our sasquatches. All this and more dumb old sitcom talk! Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter @kislingtwits and Alex @giraffetermath. Follow us on tumblr at https://worldsamess.tumblr.com/. Donate directly to James at Ko-fi.com/T6T16E5D. Thanks to Sef Joosten for our show art (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Our theme music is "The World's a Mess" by X. Additional music by Andy Kneis. Thanks to our sources at the NY Post, NY Magazine, Pink News, Guardian, Bellingcat, and Vice. #venezuela #switch #animalcrossing #DSPlay #PayPigs #NorthKorea #Roar

As lockdown life becomes the new normal - the TGTNBT squad were at it again - and this week they welcomed Atomic Kitten singer-songwriter Natasha Hamilton! She talked about how it's going for her at this strange times and gave us a quick lesson in Ketones! Plus, there's another round of "How Gay Are You", a Pink News update and some BIG news about Matt's virtual dating life! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! If you'd like to send an email, you can! TRUTHGAYTRUTH@GMAIL.COM Follow Matt: T: @TheMattEvers I: @ themattevers Follow Ruby: T: @Ruby_Murry_ I: @Ruby_Murry_ Photo by @owenvincentpho1

Nurse - https://twitter.com/bbclooknorth/status/1240687667265843202?s=12 Imagine – https://twitter.com/sidetolaufer/status/1240429770137100291?s=12 Covid and Transgnder – Mermaids – New Zealand abortion law - https://righttolife.org.uk/news/nz-pm-rushes-worlds-most-extreme-abortion-law-into-law-while-country-distracted-with-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3zmlUeVAH2QHHwPcD-9-ts7r7SZ1djFcG7vPQgyCZ-qfPGhHTSA0kdnT8 Abortion in Ohio - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abortion-in-ohio-will-continue-despite-attorney-general-order-to-stop/?fbclid=IwAR3Vaq8VaGx_uDzX3pnBCD57MsQBuyx0WtuUqDJbd8pUTYbuyIUF9lXpz0g  Corona and Queer Parents - https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/03/23/surrogacy-queer-families-coronavirus-impact-children-covid19-travel-ban-restrictions-nelfa/ Marvel Comics - Would you have a clip from some Marvel movie/superhero? https://movieweb.com/snowflake-safespace-marvel-comics-superheroes/ The Panic Room… https://theweeflea.com/2020/03/26/welcome-to-the-panic-room/ I would walk 500 miles…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0 Musical Corona - https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2020/03/23/malaysian-classical-group-and-global-friends-record-uplifting-bach-hymn-on-handphones?fbclid=IwAR3fNFpVU7v80JH3TmtVGPDcAt1WJHcFbUCfQwqilUIwgi1Oo1WqLP7nwb4  Lord of the Rings – from 2 min…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrOqnZdvI6M&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR380nhVwJycw7dqPcqUh_G00UlP2dVlWB9eHohGbe0WNCwFXsks71m30sI Jamaican President…https://www.facebook.com/joseph.randall.754/videos/10163297277250506/?d=n   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okl2XbTM7xM Quote of the day – Heaven was in him before he was in heaven. Richard Sibbes.                

Flyover Politik Podcast 1-20-20-B Todays 2-part Show 1- Military Corner 2- College Crazy- students America sucks/middle schooler suspended over virginity shirt/Prof freedom of speech is RACIST 3- Harvard proposal- break up Washington DC make more states and amend electoral college so “minority middle of country” doesn’t have a vote 4- Gay Shit-Media Lie about Tennessee adoption law/Pink News stretching everything to be homophobia 5- Everything is Racist- NBC think piece white trump voters are illegally voting for they are racist Race Hustler tells black reporter he writes “whitely” with positive trump news WAPO cooks’ poll to say blacks hate trump 6- Climate- NEW BUMP/ scientist trashes Thunberg and AOC for lies 7- Liberal Shit- Virginia 3 new gun laws 1- Mandatory background checks all sales including private 2- One gun a month restriction 3- Bans indoor gun ranges with requirement for user tracking with ID not needed for voting but mandatory to use a gun. This one is politics to hit NRA HQ located in VA 8- PPFA to spend 45 million on 2020 NRA spends peanuts compared to this why do we fund them? 9- Blue Check harasses Target worker .. she gets GOFUNDME 30K Next Show 1-24-20

Flyover Politik Podcast 12-3-19 Today’s Show: 1- Military Corner Trump visits troops Newsweek jumps gun with career ending snipe and we visit all the times the media jumped the holiday potus visiting the troops gun 2- News and social media nuggets: MSU hands out propaganda for kids to teach them thanksgiving is DAY OF MOURNING George Washington U pushes TRANSGIVING GAY SHIT- Man lives as 6-year-old girl tell me again it isn’t a mental disorder? Pink News roundup Trans Author wont use woman/Trans model pushes sterilizing kids Stanford pushes pronouns after Shapiro gives lecture Billy Dee Williams comes out as gender fluid so he can work in Hollywood again Macy’s takes Black Friday hit again … LGTBQEIEIO virtue signaling is expensive Anti Vaxxers are now taking it to pets Sunning your taint is now a thing Everything is racist: SHADE IS RACIST or the lack of shade in California/Illinois town to use Weed sales to finance reparations 3- Climatecoolingwarmingchange is going to get REBRANDED AGAIN while Greta Thunberg calls for more strikes in scathing autistic torrents OPED which lines up with more proof of climate anxiety so climate change is profitable for shrinks ! 4- Hate- Omar praises Allah in catholic church which once again would get someone beheaded if flipped/Media hate/More liberals ruining Christmas and now the assault on Christmas begins with Amanda Morcotte and attacking Hallmark for lack of diversity and OTHER RELIGIONS guess they wanted a non-secular gay holiday fesitivus movie 5- Impeachment- more foaming at the mouth by the media followed by op-eds on Russia 6- Warren says you didn’t build that again while lying about her pregnancy and where her kids went to school and Harris resignation letter shows her poll numbers match her campaign BAD Next show 12-6-19

Don’t just be a BiStander, but an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community! But what makes someone a good ally? Annie and Rose discuss how to build you good ally tool kit, actions that flex the good ally muscle, and ways your actions can have an impact! Specific questions are discussed at the timestamps below. Email us your comments, thoughts, stories at hellogoodbis42069@gmail.com or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/hellogoodbis/message. :::::SPOILER ALERTS::::: John Wick plot. Also, maybe the Matrix… ::::: SOURCES::::: All your subs are belong to us: https://www.reddit.com/r/bisexual/, https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/, https://www.reddit.com/r/ainbow/, https://www.reddit.com/r/actuallesbians/, https://www.reddit.com/r/bisexualadults/, https://www.reddit.com/r/AskLGBT/, https://www.reddit.com/r/queer/, https://www.reddit.com/r/LGBTQ/ Autostraddle https://www.autostraddle.com/ Pink News https://www.pinknews.co.uk/ Pride Media https://www.pridemedia.com/ Other LGBTQ news Outlets https://lmgtfy.com/?q=lgbtq+news+outlets @JessicaOutOfTheCloset https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdi0yUyGW1PKzYXaIACnuA Stevie Boebi https://www.youtube.com/user/SassiBoB Bihistory instagram https://www.instagram.com/bihistory/ PFLAG General https://pflag.org/ Advocacy 101 https://pflag.org/advocacy-101 Tips for parents https://pflag.org/blog/parents-quick-tips-supporting-your-lgbtq-kids-and-yourself-during-coming-out-process Voting Check that you’re registered https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ Register to vote https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/ Election reminders https://www.vote.org/election-reminders/ Find your polling place https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ Registered somewhere that you aren’t physically? Know the absentee rules and deadlines https://www.vote.org/absentee-voting-rules/ Professor Ken Yoshino's Epistemic Contract of Bisexual Erasure http://www.kenjiyoshino.com/articles/epistemiccontract.pdf :::::TIMESTAMPS::::: How do I respond when someone comes out to me? 5:45 How can I show support when I think someone is queer, but they haven’t come out to me? 13:50 How can I learn about the queer experience in general? 18:50 Letter from an ally 24:34 Can I ask about someone's personal experiences? 28:50 How can I support my people every day? 30:30 How to take down the haters 36:00 Get involved / support community / resources for allies 42:30 I think I messed up. What do I do? 50:05 Shout out to listeners 54:50 BiLights (bi news) 56:10 History and Bising Stars 60:14 Call for AdBice 65:12 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellogoodbis/message

HOW DID YOU GET THERE?Lily survived her teenage years, came out as bi at first a few years ago and came out again to her (unsurprised and accepting) family as gay. Today, she is engaged, started a career as a reporter for Pink News and she still learns how to love and believe in herself in a healthy way. She tells us how she sees what is Success. Love her answer!

Flyover Politik Podcast 8-2-19 Today’s Show: 1- Virginia Politician interrupts trump speech media ignore his anti-sematic background and Virginia racist government cause trump 2- US Soccer Fact sheet shows USWNT paid more and lose more 3- Baltimore turns to Sharpton turns to more virtue signaling 4- 3 Idiotos open their mouth and more vileness pours out 5- CNN debate hot mess with ubber liberal stupidity 6- Ted Cruz harassed at LAX/NYC has another Maga attack 7- Hate Tweets 8- News and Social Media Nuggets Antifa attacks in Washington again Professors push America not exceptional Michigan to have SJW high school for proper brainwashing More backlash to IOC transgender policies allowing men to beat women Mario Lopez is now a heretic for calling out child abuse with trans kids Pink News tells us biology is bullshit and men have periods 9- This is America: NBC decries conviction of illegal voter/Hong Kong protest full of American flags while MSM/DNC continue labeling all symbols racist Next Show 8-7-19

We're joined by writer Lola Phoenix to talk about common non-monogamy advice and how it can sometimes miss the mark. Lola (pronoun: they) is a queer, non-binary disabled American living in the UK. Lola writes and produces a weekly advice column and podcast called Non-Monogamy help and has been previously published in Violet Blue’s Best Women’s Erotica. Lola also writes personal essays and articles on a variety of topics on social justice issues from gender to disability to poverty in publications like Talk Poverty, The Huffington Post, XO Jane, INTO, Pink News, Gay Star News, The Establishment, The Independent, and Everyday Feminism.If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more!Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Please send us your feedback and questions to info@multiamory.com, find us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast, tweet at us @Multiamory, check out our Facebook Page, visit our website Multiamory.com, or you can leave us a voicemail at 678-MULTI-05. We love to hear from our listeners and we read every message.

We're back with a special episode! This week we'll be interrupting our normal scheduling to bring you a one-parter with activist, actress, and artist Rose McGowan. Whether you know her from Charmed, her work across the teen genre in the '90s, or her more recent work campaigning against sexual assault and abuse of power in Hollywood and the wider world; we learn more about Rose's life, activism, and creative outputs in her interview with Polyester editor in chief and podcast host Ione Gamble. Keep up with Rose here, and grab tickets for her live tour here. To watch the apology video mentioned in our intro and produced by Pink News, click here. Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know

Wendy Sheridan, Mary McGinley, and Robin Renée do a fair amount of discussing media on The Leftscape, but rarely have they all watched or listened to the show that is the topic at hand. This time, everyone did their homework. Wendy has been watching the new She-Ra and the Princess of Power, and she found what she took for some real talk in Episode 11, "Promise." Does Catra's dialogue with Adora point out some of the most uncomfortable truths about white feminism? Listen in to the Leftscape conversation, watch She-Ra on Netflix, and post your thoughts. This week, Michael Flynn, Michael Cohen, Paul Manafort, and Maria Butina are all making big news. According to the Washington Post, some lies have been repeated so often, they warrant a new rating: The Bottomless Pinocchio. Queer Twitter is calling out TERFs of AfterEllen.com and debating about how Pink News dealt with a Pansexual Pride article that misdefined "bisexual." Patricio Manuel's debut and win as the first professional transgender male boxer is reason to celebrate. Other reasons to celebrate: Las Posadas (Dec 16th -24th), Saturnalia (Dec 17th - 23rd), Winter Solstice/Yule (Dec 21st), National Hard Candy Day, and the birthdays of Edith Piaf, Alyssa Milano, Jennifer Beals, and Richard Leakey.  

Pink News, a 13-year-old LGBT-focused website, launched on Snapchat in July. Pink News reimagined their desktop content for mobile and made a bunch of new investments. Now it is seeing the gains come in strong. In this session from the Digiday Publishing Summit Europe, CEO Benjamin Cohen explains the approach to Snapchat.

Actor, writer, director, producer, and founder and CEO of Asian Entertainment Television Sinakhone Keodara talks about his possible lawsuit against (gay app) Grindr and the worldwide debate that was picked up by Pink News, Advocate, Washington Post and other media outlets. He talks about the discriminatory messages and profiles on Grindr that he and others have suffered through. Plus we talk about Hollywood's history of making Asian men appear docile and asexual. Will Grindr's new "Kinder" campaign, and the potential success of the upcoming film, "Crazy Rich Asians" turn things around? *Please note: There is an echo on my end so I did what I could to reduce that as much as possible.

With London Pride just around the corner, Franki wonders whether she will ever feel “queer enough” to join the parade. As a straight-passing bisexual person, it's easy to feel as though you don't really belong… after all, you may not have experienced the same marginalisation as the rest of the LGBTQ community. So where does your identity fit in? Welcome to The Second Circle's Solo Sessions, shorter, more intimate, episodes in which Franki ponders a question or shares a dilemma that's been on her mind.My friends made a film with Pink News about bisexuality, bi visibility and the ways in which bi people have their sexual identities “erased” by others. You can watch it here.The Second Circle is a sex and gender politics podcast hosted by Franki Cookney. Get in touch @The2ndCircle or via our contact page. If you're enjoying the podcast, why not buy me a coffee?Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/frankicookney)

MEANWHILE ON TWITTER James Cleverly continues to the be Britain's foremost public twitter idiot. Chuka Umunna catches some heat from, er, the Labour party over his offer of an unpaid internship in his office. We discuss how they undermine fair wages, exclude those from poorer backgrounds, and generally make the world worse. ___ FEATURE - The North/South Divide Jasmine Andersson of Pink News discusses growing up in Hull, Northern perceptions of the South, and the issues of regional inequality. ___ BIG THINKING - Internet Trends Report In a segment we're calling "Nerdfest 2018", Rowan talks us through the Internet Trends Report, a mammoth powerpoint presentation predicting the future of the digital landscape. Will people give up data more willingly? Will glorious China crush the West? And to what extent can we rely on Google and co. to fight for immigrant rights? All this and more. ___ Like what you hear? Support us by... Following on Soundcloud! Subscribing and Reviewing on ITunes – itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/connected-disaffected/ Following on Twitter – twitter.com/CandDPodcast Following on FB – www.facebook.com/connectedanddisaffected/ Email your comments and ideas - connectedanddisaffected@gmail.com

Listen in as we talk about Poland's Rainbow of flowers, what the rainbow means to our community, and queer media to look out for. Check out We Are Man Enough here: http://www.wearemanenough.com/   [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Barker, J. (2015, August 19.) Feature: Is Poland bowing to hatred by removing this rainbow installation? Pink News. Retrieved August 13 2016 fromhttp://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/08/19/feature-is-poland-bowing-to-hatred-by-removing-this-rainbow-installation/ Plucinska, J. (2015, August 19.) Warsaw’s Controversial (and Frequently Set Ablaze) Rainbow Statue to Be Removed. Retrieved August 13 2016 fromhttp://time.com/3988534/warsaw-rainbow-statue-gay-rights/ Smith, A. (2016, June 11.) Thousands march for LGBTI rights in Warsaw amid rising hostility. The Guardian. Retrieved August 13 2016 fromhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/11/thousands-march-for-lgbti-rights-in-warsaw-amid-rising-hostility Boeckler, G. a rainbow in warsaw. Retrieved August 13 2016 fromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbuRglGehQU Kozlowska, H. (2013, March 21.)The New York Times. Rainbow Becomes a Prism to View Gay Rights. Retrieved August 13 2016 fromhttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/22/world/europe/in-warsaw-rainbow-sculpture-draws-attacks.html Scislowska, M. (2015, August 27.) CTV News. Warsaw's iconic, controversial rainbow art removed overnight. Retrieved August 13 2016 fromhttp://www.ctvnews.ca/world/warsaw-s-iconic-controversial-rainbow-art-removed-overnight-1.2535495 The Economist. (2013, November 18.) Burning the rainbow. Retrieved August 13 2016 fromhttp://www.economist.com/blogs/easternapproaches/2013/11/poland        

Theresa May recently attended the Pink News Awards – the first sitting UK Prime Minister to do so. These awards recognise people who have worked to improve LGBTQ plus life in the UK. Some people praised her for this and for a speech she gave at the awards, but others have seen it as a cynical move from a PM trying to look good in this community, because Theresa May's voting record hasn't always been supportive of the LGBTQ plus community.We try to untangle this with the hosts of the UK's leading LGBTQ plus podcast: A Gay and a Non Gay – that's James Barr and Dan Hudson.Host & producer: Nas aka Nastaran Tavakoli-FarCo-producer: Cady VogeGuests: James Barr and Dan Hudson, hosts of the podcast A Gay and a Non Gay https://shows.pippa.io/gayRelated links: A Gay and a Non Gay present: David Bowie made me gay, event on 9th November at Waterstones, Tottenham Court Road http://bit.ly/2yYlq9STheresa May's article for Pink News, July 2017 http://bit.ly/2hIueanSection 28 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_28Theresa May's voting record on LGBTQ plus issues http://ind.pn/2oJNmq9The Gender Knot https://www.thegenderknot.com/Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons) Sourpatch by Glass Boy (used under Creative Commons)

UNDRESSING ISRAEL: GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND When many people think of Israel, it is often in terms of modern war or ancient religion. But there is much more to the Jewish state than missiles and prayers. In his debut as a documentary filmmaker, adult-film entrepreneur and political columnist Michael Lucas examines a side of Israel that is too often overlooked: its thriving gay community. Undressing Israel features interviews with a diverse range of local men, including a gay member of Israel’s parliament, a trainer who served openly in the army, a young Arab-Israeli journalist, and a pair of dads raising their kids. Lucas also visits Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife scene—and even attends a same-sex wedding—in this guided tour of a country that has emerged as a pioneer for gay integration and equality. Writer, Director, Actor and Producer Michael Lucas was born in Moscow, Russia, where he earned a law degree from the Moscow Law University. In 1997 he moved to New York; a year later he founded Lucas Entertainment.  He has won multiple awards and have been lauded for their achievements in cinematography, style and production quality. In addition to directing, producing and starring in Lucas Entertainment productions, Michael is also a regular op-ed contributor to such publications as The Advocate, The Huffington Post and Pink News, where his passionate activism and uncompromising convictions have made him a controversial figure in the gay media world. “Michael Lucas has used the stardom gave him as a platform to speak out against drugs, unsafe sex, child exploitation, anti-Semitism, religious oppression of gays, and host of other social problems.” – The Advocate   Official website: www.michaellucas.com

UNDRESSING ISRAEL: GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND When many people think of Israel, it is often in terms of modern war or ancient religion. But there is much more to the Jewish state than missiles and prayers. In his debut as a documentary filmmaker, adult-film entrepreneur and political columnist Michael Lucas examines a side of Israel that is too often overlooked: its thriving gay community. Undressing Israel features interviews with a diverse range of local men, including a gay member of Israel’s parliament, a trainer who served openly in the army, a young Arab-Israeli journalist, and a pair of dads raising their kids. Lucas also visits Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife scene—and even attends a same-sex wedding—in this guided tour of a country that has emerged as a pioneer for gay integration and equality. Writer, Director, Actor and Producer Michael Lucas was born in Moscow, Russia, where he earned a law degree from the Moscow Law University. In 1997 he moved to New York; a year later he founded Lucas Entertainment.  He has won multiple awards and have been lauded for their achievements in cinematography, style and production quality. In addition to directing, producing and starring in Lucas Entertainment productions, Michael is also a regular op-ed contributor to such publications as The Advocate, The Huffington Post and Pink News, where his passionate activism and uncompromising convictions have made him a controversial figure in the gay media world. “Michael Lucas has used the stardom gave him as a platform to speak out against drugs, unsafe sex, child exploitation, anti-Semitism, religious oppression of gays, and host of other social problems.” – The Advocate   Official website: www.michaellucas.com

Steele Saunders gets pushed too far, I think I went a bit too Kenny Bania for his liking.. (oops). 'Dave's not here man'...Sexist chicken burgers..Pink News with Peter Tatchell..'Dave's not here man'...Arthur Comer takes hostages..Keith Stickley (Magician) gives us a preview for his interview in 36 Part B..'Dave's not here man'..Sex Slaves Kuwait style..Michelle Shocked and disgusted...Dave's here NOW... Dave Drinkell ..........http://ilovegreenguideletters.com/http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/03/22/peter-tatchell-anti-gay-london-bus-advert-ban-wrong/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pinknews+%28Pink+News%29http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2000292/Men-allowed-sex-slaves-female-prisoners-job--WOMAN-politician-Kuwait.htmlhttp://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/03/04/peter-tatchell-claims-reading-university-colludes-with-far-right-extremist-muslim-society/http://www.jihadwatch.org/2013/03/sharia-in-action-in-somalia-gay-man-stoned-to-death.htmlhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion/julia-gillard-the-goose-over-easter-bunny-kyle-sandilands/story-e6frfhqf-1226605808245https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNcRHbvCoTIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g53g3xAKXJ4

Steele Saunders gets pushed too far, I think I went a bit too Kenny Bania for his liking.. (oops). 'Dave's not here man'...Sexist chicken burgers..Pink News with Peter Tatchell..'Dave's not here man'...Arthur Comer takes hostages..Keith Stickley (Magician) gives us a preview for his interview in 36 Part B..'Dave's not here man'..Sex Slaves Kuwait style..Michelle Shocked and disgusted...Dave's here NOW... Dave Drinkell ..........http://ilovegreenguideletters.com/http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/03/22/peter-tatchell-anti-gay-london-bus-advert-ban-wrong/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pinknews+%28Pink+News%29http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2000292/Men-allowed-sex-slaves-female-prisoners-job--WOMAN-politician-Kuwait.htmlhttp://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/03/04/peter-tatchell-claims-reading-university-colludes-with-far-right-extremist-muslim-society/http://www.jihadwatch.org/2013/03/sharia-in-action-in-somalia-gay-man-stoned-to-death.htmlhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion/julia-gillard-the-goose-over-easter-bunny-kyle-sandilands/story-e6frfhqf-1226605808245https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNcRHbvCoTIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g53g3xAKXJ4

Paris Lees appeared in an earlier edition of Just Plain Sense about the signing of a Memorandum on trans people at Channel 4. Even then she was probably not all that well known outside of a small circle, having only moved to London the previous year. These days she is rapidly emerging as a rising star. She has quickly established herself as an art reviewer and commentator on issues of diversity. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian and the Independent, in Attitude magazine, and in Pink News. She has regular columns in Gay Times and Diva. She has appeared on Radio One and BBC TV ... and acted as a consultant on several programmes about trans people. Most notably, she launched a unique magazine, META, earlier this year. Paris recently won the title 'LGBT Role Model' at the National Diversity Awards. This interview was recorded with her the following morning whilst she was still getting used to the recognition.