This week on Queer News: We remember trans trailblazer Elisa Rae Shupe, her fight for recognition, and the heartbreaking circumstances of her passing. In politics, Maine’s governor stands tall against Trump’s anti-trans rhetoric. In culture and entertainment, we celebrate Raquel Willis, named one of Time’s Women of the Year, and her powerful message to the trans community. Brittney Griner cancels a speaking engagement over a suspicious hotel message and Angel Reese dominates making Unrivaled history. ✨ This week’s highlights: 🏳️‍⚧️ Honoring Elisa Rae Shupe’s legacy & final words 🏆 Raquel Willis’ Time Woman of the Year honor ⚖️ Maine Gov. Janet Mills vs. Trump on trans rights 🚨 Brittney Griner’s safety scare at a hotel 🏀 Angel Reese’s historic 20-20 game in Unrivaled 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 00:40 - 2AM Ricky’s interview is available. Listen here or Watch it here 1:48 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502  2:08 -  Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 2:58 - Queer News headlines 3:36 - Sam Nordquist investigation update 5:05 - Honoring Elisa Rae Shupe’s legacy & final words 9:52 - Maine Gov. Janet Mills vs. Trump on trans rights 13:14 - Carter’s Blog - The Importance (and Nuances) of Queer Resiliency, https://e3radio.fm/2025/02/10/the-importance-and-nuances-of-queer-resiliency  14:29 - Listen and subscribe to Not Too Productive, https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/not-too-productive-podcast  15:08 - Learn more about the Church Within a Church Movement, https://www.cwac.us/  16:15 - Queer News Tip: Check out radio show Queery on WORT 89.9FM 17:30 - Raquel Willis’ Time Woman of the Year honor 19:50 -  Brittney Griner’s safety scare at a hotel 22:27 -  Angel Reese’s historic 20-20 game in Unrivaled 25:03 - Anna’s Got a Word, “We All We Got” 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews  Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices.  📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right.   🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio  🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT.    Edited by Ryan Woodhall.  Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.