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This episode discusses the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub massacre, the blocking of Trump's trans military ban, and Durand's collaboration with Kehlani on a world tour.

This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story remembers the 11 trans lives lost since March. In politics, Trump's Trans Ban Blocked in D.C, and It's the 10 Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Massacre. In culture and entertainment, Durand joins Kehlani on her world tour, and Level Up Sporting Club has opened up in Wrigleyville. Want to support this podcast? 🏳️‍🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 02:48 Join the QCrew, https://queernewspod.substack.com/ 03:37 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 05:02 Queer News Headlines 05:40 Six Trans People Were Murdered In May. 11 in total since March. Something's Gotta Change. 09:45 Federal Judge Block Trump's Trans Military Ban 14:29 Pulse Nightclub Remembers the 49 Lives Stolen As The 10th Anniversary Approaches 17:58 Chicago's Pridefest is Back! Check out the lineup here, https://northalsted.com/main-events/chicago-pride-fest/ 18:47 Join the QCrew! Subscribe &…

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