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POLISH Media @polish.media · 29/09/2026
The Tompkins County DA is reopening the investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell fraternity. The latest on this case came as the Education Department formally restored the 2020 Title IX rule, with some saying the rule weakens protections for survivors of sexual assault on campuses.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 28/09/2026
Madeline Goodwill built MadGood Apparel around a simple idea: femininity should feel like you, not like a runway performance. Catch our full interview next week!
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 23/09/2026
President Trump used his address to the UN General Assembly on Sept. 22 to defend US policy restricting transgender rights. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister, visited the Stonewall Inn in New York's West Village on Monday.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 21/09/2026
The White House TV pool has suspended its coverage of President Trump's pool events. The move follows the White House pulling CNN from its assigned pool duties. Trump announced Friday that he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the White House.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 21/09/2026
The Very Rev. Micah Cronin, 30, has become dean of All Saints' Cathedral in downtown Milwaukee. Episcopal News Service says he is thought to be the first transgender dean of any Episcopal cathedral and one of the youngest.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 17/09/2026
Sophie Lee, 27, was shot and killed Friday in Baltimore. She was the 23rd trans woman killed in the U.S. this year, and the second in Baltimore in 11 weeks. She was active in the city's ballroom scene. Baltimore Safe Haven held a vigil for her Sunday.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 09/09/2026
And that's a wrap! The first-ever Trans Pride in Rochester, NY, happened on September 5th, featuring performances from local trans and nonbinary artists and headlined by none other than Sunkee Angel! POLISH Media is a proud media sponsor of the Rochester Trans Pride.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 31/08/2026
The Met just canceled its John Galliano exhibition after weeks of backlash over his history of antisemitic and racist remarks.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 28/08/2026
Sixty years after Compton's Cafeteria Riot, the Transgender District is marking the anniversary the way it's built to: not with silence, but with celebration. Learn more about the District by visiting transgenderdistrictsf.com.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 27/08/2026
The Transgender District was built on healing, economic empowerment, and preserving trans history, led by trans people, for trans people. This isn't a memorial. It's a working neighborhood. Learn more by visiting transgenderdstrictsf.com.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 27/08/2026
Once upon a time, a young Sapphira Cristál came to Rochester, New York, to study composition at Eastman School of Music. But the thing that turned a composition major into a performer wasn't a conservatory.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 26/08/2026
The actor, best known for originating Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," passed away Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home, according to TMZ. No foul play is suspected. Curry had lived with serious health complications since suffering a major stroke in 2012. Rest well.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 25/08/2026
60 years ago, trans and queer folks fought back at Compton's Cafeteria. This weekend, the Transgender District isn't letting that history sit quietly, hosting two nights full of trans joy. See photos of past events: polish.media/trans-queer-...
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33 Photos of Fun and Festivities With San Francisco’s Transgender District — POLISH Media: Independent. Black Trans-Led. Uncompromising.
Two nights in San Francisco close out California's Transgender History Month: an opera showcase at the Strand and an all-Black drag party in SOMA, both marking the 1966 uprising that started it all.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 22/08/2026
In our conversation with Jaelynn Scott, we asked her what would be on her dream soundtrack. Her response? “Optimistic” by Sounds of Blackness. If you haven’t heard it, we recommend you do. The song has a bit of 90s hip-hop, a dash of gospel, and a heaping spoonful of joy.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 21/08/2026
After Compton's Cafeteria Riot, the story disappeared for almost 30 years, until historian Susan Stryker dug it back up in the '90s. In 2017, three Black trans women turned that same six blocks into the @transgenderdistrict: the first legally recognized trans district on earth.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 20/08/2026
Jaelynn Scott isn't here to be a talking point. Running for State Rep in WA's 37th, she's calling it what it is: an economic issue hitting Black and brown trans and queer folks first, and poor folks across the board.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 19/08/2026
Dating in 2026 is not about playing it cool. It’s about clarity, consistency, and being able to breathe in the relationship, according to Hinge.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 17/08/2026
Before Stonewall, there was Compton's Cafeteria. August 1966: trans women and drag queens fought back against police harassment at this Tenderloin cafeteria. Their legacy lives on through the Transgender District, the first legally recognized trans district on earth.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 05/08/2026
Twenty years ago, an HIV diagnosis made Tony Enos feel like his world was ending. Today, he sees it differently. He's marking his 20th "Poz-aversary" with a new album — THE BOSS — and a reframe he wants everyone to hear: he doesn't live with HIV. HIV lives with him.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 05/08/2026
Founder & Executive Editor Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière on the story behind POLISH Media
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 04/08/2026
Daily Gloss, No. 17: Reality TV personality Sidney Starr is being held in Fulton County Jail on three felony charges involving a minor. She denies the allegations. No plea has been entered at the time of this video. SOURCE: CBS News Atlanta, TMZ, Fox 5 Atlanta 📹: Instagram | Sidney Starr
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 03/08/2026
A4TE workers ratified a contract in June with protections against layoffs. Weeks later, the union says donors learned jobs were at risk before staff did. A4TE says it followed the process. Most of the workers involved are trans. SOURCE: @advocate.com
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 01/08/2026
The state of California honored @doctorjonpaul.bsky.social in June. The industry has been telling them no all year. Dr. Jon Paul on what that gap actually means, and why they've stopped reading it as a verdict on the work: polish.media/trans-queer-...
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“You can't hate yourself into loving yourself”: Dr. JonPaul on the cost of not conforming — POLISH Media: Independent. Black Trans-Led. Uncompromising.
Dr. JonPaul on honors, the doors that still won't open, and refusing to conform in a landscape that increasingly demands it.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 31/07/2026
A Queen opened WorldPride, y'all! Queen Màxima smiled, waved, and stood in front of a large crowd, telling them to hold on to each other.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 30/07/2026
Your Lovable Trans Auntie reminding you that violence is never the answer. 👀✨😂 #yourlovabletransauntie #advice #humor #lgbtq
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 29/07/2026
New data: LGBTQ+ businesses are facing a tougher 2026 as corporate DEI dollars and Pride sponsorships shrink. But local businesses are stepping up where big corporations stepped back.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 28/07/2026
Author. Podcaster. Advocate. The multi-hyphenate major brands called when their “inclusion” needed a gut check. @doctorjonpaul.bsky.social talks representation, authenticity, and what it really costs to hold the line. Full interview drops this Saturday. Sign up to our newsletter for early access.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 27/07/2026
What we know so far about the Berlin Pride attack A van rammed a crowd near Berlin's CSD closing party Saturday night. One woman was killed, and at least 29 injured. Suspect Abdul Ballout, 21, was killed by police Sunday after a 24-hour manhunt. #news #berlinpride #crime #lgbtq
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 22/07/2026
Does sisterhood survive when only one crown is on the line? Zhané Dawlingz Wiley reflected on competing at Miss International Queen USA. And what she found backstage wasn’t rivalry. It was recognition.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 21/07/2026
We chatted with former Miss Continental Zhané Dawlingz on life, sisterhood, and never doubting the path you’re on.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 17/07/2026
What does living a POLISHed life mean to you? For artist and activist, Tony Enos, it's about finding wholeness. But, as Enos explained in our interview, being whole isn't about perfection; it's about healing the wounds that fragment us.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 16/07/2026
This week, the Pentagon announced they’ll start screening service members 30+ for low testosterone: free hormone therapy if flagged. Meanwhile, transgender care costs millions, yet it’s dismissed as a "burden." Source: @advocate.com
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 15/07/2026
In our conversation with @doctorjonpaul.bsky.social, we dig into the real impact of Black erasure in media and why representation is still a fight worth having. Because visibility is power, and silence is never accidental.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 14/07/2026
In a landscape where personal safety and freedom of expression are increasingly under threat, recent developments reveal that trans safety in America is under increasing threat, from bathroom access to maintaining identification documents. SOURCE: @erininthemorning.com
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 13/07/2026
Lindsey Graham died Saturday at 71, in a Senate seat he inherited from Strom Thurmond. The internet went straight to Lady G, but the rumors were never the story. The votes were.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 11/07/2026
A layoff. Bruises still healing. A "friend" who raffled off my birthday gift to her followers. Here's what the chaos taught me by July: not everyone in your circle is rooting for your triumphs. Some are only interested in your tribulations. enterpolishmag.com/top-story/ch...
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I've lost count of my crying. But I found the women who taught me to get back up — POLISH Magazine
A rough year, a fabulous apartment, and what a couch full of romcoms taught me about grief, growth, and the women who came before me.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 09/07/2026
COMING SOON! We had a ki with none other than 'edutainer' Dr. Jon Paul as they share their journey from education to becoming a media voice, and the importance of authenticity, refusing to conform to industry standards, and the power of joy and self-love amidst adversity.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 08/07/2026
Sheila Atim as Akasha in "The Vampire Lestat" is EVERYTHING, but it also reflects realities that some folks face. Righteous rage is real. And righteous rage is not a plan. Both things can hold the same space. So, POLISHed Ones, what have you been collecting in there?
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 07/07/2026
Nolan Xavier Wells. 18. The only Black teen in the group, gone from a Fourth of July boat trip off the Mississippi coast. Sadly, we've been here before. We're holding his family close and holding the line on the truth. Say his name.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 06/07/2026
Marie-Adélina thought 40 would be a coronation. Some days it's felt like a trap door. But the women who raised her survived their own chaos, and taught her what it's for. What if it isn't breaking us down? What if it's building us up? Latest story on POLISH: enterpolishmag.com/marie-adelin...
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I've lost count of my crying. But I found the women who taught me to get back up — POLISH Magazine
A rough year, a fabulous apartment, and what a couch full of romcoms taught me about grief, growth, and the women who came before me.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 30/06/2026
A queer sociologist spent decades in drag spaces before he understood they were saving his life. enterpolishmag.com/opinion/queer-be…
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 26/06/2026
Precious Arzuaga, the woman prosecutors called the ringleader in the torture and killing of transgender man Sam Nordquist, pleaded guilty Friday to all charges against her in Ontario County Court, including first-degree murder. SOURCE: WHEC-TV
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 24/06/2026
Big news: POLISH Media is fiscally sponsored by W.A.V.E. Women Inc. That means tax-deductible donations and real infrastructure for Black and brown trans and queer storytelling. Donate today: givebutter.com/POLISH
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 23/06/2026
Japan is moving toward a nationwide LGBTQ+ education program that covers schools, universities, and workplaces. Still the only G7 nation without same-sex marriage protections, and the current PM's record on queer rights is… complicated. Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 22/06/2026
Clive Davis has died at 94: the golden ear behind Whitney, Aretha, Alicia Keys, Dionne Warwick and Carlos Santana's comeback, among others. In 2013, at 80, Davis, an elder who came out as bisexual, said he hoped it would help the world understand. We hold the whole of it. Rest well, Clive.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 22/06/2026
The UK prime minister announced Monday he'll resign as Labour leader, with nominations to replace him opening July 9. Andy Burnham, returning to Parliament after his win in Manchester, is the favorite to replace a leader who spent his tenure walking back his "allyship" on trans rights.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 16/06/2026
Small town. Full presence. FLX Pride in Upstate New York is fully community-led for the first time. Co-chairs Amy Hickey-Smith and Columba Salamony have a lot to say about why showing up right here, right now, is the whole point. polishwithadelina.com/people/flx-p...
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"We keep us safe. We set us free": How one small town in Upstate New York proves community was always the point — POLISH with Marie-Adélina
In the Finger Lakes, queer visibility is personal. And this year, it's fully in community hands.
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 10/06/2026
"Fuck the rules." Créatine Price sings soprano on purpose, and she's done explaining it to opera purists. polishwithadelina.com/people/creat...
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POLISH Media @polish.media · 09/06/2026
From taking on the first drag role written for a modern opera at New York City Opera, to making the finals of France's biggest primetime stage as fully herself, Créatine Price is proving you don't need permission to take up space. polishwithadelina.com/people/creat...
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The drag queen rewriting opera on her terms — POLISH with Marie-Adélina
Créatine Price on names, refusing to shrink, and building her own table
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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 02/06/2026
The folks at the What the Trans!? podcast @whatthetrans.com always do great work, and this time they've also got an interview on trans sexuality with Riki Wilchins. We know her!! whatthetrans.com/ep156/
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PODCAST – Trans Intimacy: The Private Parts – What The Trans!?
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