Early Aughts | Episode 309 | Bad Queers

The early aughts tangents were stronger than us this week. This week features a proposed federal rule with sweeping implications for transgender people and other protected communities, New York City Hall’s first-ever Pride Ball celebrating ballroom culture, and highlights from this year’s Tony Awards.

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we’re talking dating outside your age range, when sleeping with your best friend gets complicated, and whether wanting another serious relationship after a long-term breakup is really moving too fast. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on arguing with bots and where to spend your Pride dollars.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Beverly Mahone - aka Auntie Bev Vocabulary Builder, is veteran journalist and educator famous for her viral vocabulary-building videos on ⁠TikTok and ⁠Instagram. Follow on IG @beverlymahone 

Shana: Trans Mentor Projects - US - Nationwide mentoring community designed to fuel trans and nonbinary belonging, resilience and well-being. The project matches transgender, nonbinary, intersex, gender non-conforming or are questioning youth with mentors for weekly 1:1 virtual meetups. You can follow and get involved @transmentorproject on IG

Episode notes:

1:08 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:40 - Category is: “Fascism” New Federal Rule Would Require Federal Funding Recipients to Deny Trans People Exist
10:48 - Category is: Ballroom Culture Shines at New York City Hall Pride Celebration
16:30 - Category is: The Tony Awards
28:24 - Am I A Bad Queer?
43:44 - Bad Queer Opinions 
48:30 - Shoutouts