In this Newsday Tuesday episode of Richie & John they return with powerful coverage of urgent LGBTQ+ news. They dive into the Supreme Court's latest anti-trans decisions and their chilling impact on trans rights and service members, highlighting voices like Shannon Minter and the ACLU. They also explore discrimination cases—from Arizona’s school district settlement with non-binary teacher River Chini to anti-LGBTQ+ bias at the Treasury Department. Amid dark headlines, there’s hope from Ukraine’s landmark LGBTQ+ ruling and a surprising inclusive moment on the Magnolia Network. Plus, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein takes a rare faith-based stand for LGBTQ+ rights. This is a can’t-miss episode—thoughtful, biting, and brave.

Takeaways:

· The Supreme Court’s recent rulings erode trans rights and protections.

· Trans military service and youth face increasing legal threats.

· Arizona teacher River Chini wins lawsuit over anti-nonbinary discrimination.

· The Treasury Department is accused of anti-LGBTQ+ bias under Secretary Bessant.

· EEOC resumes—but limits—review of trans discrimination cases.

· Ukraine recognizes a same-sex couple as a family in a historic court ruling.

· Magnolia Network’s inclusion of a gay family breaks conservative expectations.

· NC Gov. Josh Stein vetoes anti-trans and anti-diversity bills based on real faith.

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