In this episode of Richie & John’s Newsday Tuesday, co-hosts Richie Roy and John McMullen share a series of pressing LGBTQ+ legal battles and societal shifts. They start in Texas, where Attorney General Ken Paxton is controversially targeting gender-affirming care for minors, sparking a potential Supreme Court clash. The conversation then shifts to positive advocacy, highlighting Minnesota Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz’s outspoken defense of transgender rights. The hosts also share uplifting news from Ohio, where a conservative boycott on LGBTQ-friendly businesses unexpectedly boosts their support. International stories include distressing reports from Russia, with police crackdowns on gay clubs, and Italy's troubling new surrogacy law reducing rights for same-sex families. From political to societal, Richie and John examine why these stories matter domestically and abroad. Tune in for insights, analysis, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

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