We remember trans advocate Elisa Rae Shupe, Maine's governor takes on Trump in the White House, and Raquel Willis is named a Time Magazine Woman of the Year - February 24, 2025

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

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5:05 - Honoring Elisa Rae Shupe's legacy & final words 9:52 - Maine Gov. Janet Mills vs. Trump on trans rights

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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

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