Brittney Griner pleads guilty on day 2 of her trial in Russia, Monkeypox is on the rise & Governor Newsom repealed California’s “walking while trans” loitering law – Friday, July 8, 2022

BG pleaded guilty to drug charges on day 2 of her trial in Russia. Her Lawyer says the guilty plea may grant her leniency from the court and its ruling. President Biden finally decides to make a call to BG’s wife & it’s about time! The CDC confirms 305 cases of Monkeypox and released an update on how it disproportionately affects men who have sex with men more than others. And, California Governor Gavin Newsom has repealed the ‘walking while trans’ loitering law.

 

00:00 – Welcome & Intro

00:46 – LGBTQ Women’s Survey

02:11 – Today’s Top Stories

03:00 – Intro Music by Aina Bre’Yon

03:40 – BG Pleads Guilty (#WEAREBG)

06:46 – Monkeypox Update

08:58 – California

09:40 – Anna’s Got A Word

 

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