Anna DeShawn kicks off this episode with the fiery highlights of the year's first days and a heartfelt reflection on recent events that have shaped our community. From the staggering devastation of the LA fires to inspiring tales of resilience, this episode is a blend of activism, community, and laughter. 🌟 In This Episode: Hot Topics: Zuckerberg’s alarming rollback on DEI initiatives and allowance of hate speech. Mike Johnson's anti-trans bathroom bill at the Capitol and its impact. The shocking LA fires—stories of loss, survival, and community support. Community Spotlight: Introducing HeyFamm, a queer LinkedIn-esque platform providing vital resources for fire relief. Bad Queers Annual EOY Review: With Kris, Shana, and Anna DeShawn! A fun, nostalgic deep dive into 2024, broken down month by month. From Kat Williams' meme-worthy lies on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast to the Angela Bassett & Regina King kiss that broke the internet. The Republicans’ culture war tactics dissected—serious discussions with a touch of humor. And, of course, the Color Purple drama: Was it "gay enough"? 💬 Anna’s Got a Word: A quote from Jimmy Carter inspires us to make a difference wherever and however we can. 📅 Don’t Miss This: Live Panel on LGBTQ+ Rights in 2025 and Beyond: Wednesday, 5 PM CST. Moderated by Anna, featuring Chicago’s most dynamic leaders. Streaming on E3 Radio’s YouTube channel.   🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:21 - The LA fires are still burning. Here is the HeyFamm resource list, https://www.threads.net/@hey_famm  7:04 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/  7:34 - Join the LGBTQ+ Rights in 2025 & Beyond Virtual Panel, https://www.youtube.com/live/IsoL-u2G6EU?si=GBTNhpo3jw7i_vDA  8:13 - Bad Queers 2024 End of the Year Episode   📣 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.  🎧 We are Queer News Done Right.   🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/QueerNews  Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio    Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502    Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   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 7am CT.    Edited by Ryan Woodhall.    Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.