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Trump is Coming: Get Your Affairs in Order with Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois - January 6, 2024

Welcome to Season 4! It's a new year, and Anna DeShawn is back to guide us through Queer News where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. While Anna takes time to reflect and recharge, we're revisiting a vital conversation with Mony Ruiz Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois.

In this replay episode, Mony breaks down the actionable steps LGBTQ+ folks can take to safeguard their rights, families, and futures in an increasingly hostile environment.

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00:00 - Welcome to Queer News

1:29 - Welcome to Season 4 of the Queer News podcast

4:03 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/

4:19 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm

4:49 - Get your affairs in order

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Key Highlights

🔒 Legal protections for queer families: wills, beneficiaries, powers of attorney
🏥 Safeguarding healthcare privacy and access
🛡️ Preparing for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and attacks
🌍 Supporting displaced LGBTQ+ individuals seeking safety in Illinois
🤝 The power of community: time, talent, and treasure in the fight for equity

Mony and Anna share insights on turning hope into action, building resilience, and leaning into the strength of our communities. ❤️

Tune in for practical tips, inspiring stories, and the unwavering reminder that our humanity is never up for compromise.

👉🏽 Visit Equality Illinois for resources and ways to get involved.

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Edited by Ryan Woodhall.

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