We reflect on what the 2020 election says about America, what the ultraconservative majority in the Supreme Court has been up to, plus the pandemic and political situations unfolding around the globe.

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of residential schools in Canada against Indigenous people, many major decisions from the US Supreme Court, ongoing crises in Texas, and the continuing spread of COVID-19 and deadly variants around the world.

I am f*cking tired of white men killing people. I am f*cking exhausted of all the white supremacist violence my body, and our bodies, have been forced to withstand in such an already exhausting pandemic year.

She ran a progressive campaign for Queens DA that put New York’s establishment on notice, and now has NYC Council in sight. “It’s not about good people or bad people, it’s just about people. We need to divest from policing and incarceration and invest in the true sources of safety.”

This week’s Extra! Extra! continues to unpack the insurrection while also looking at some of Biden’s actions these last two weeks as president. We look a little more closely at the latest on police accountability, immigration and COVID-19, as well as a smattering of international news.

The Fosters is closing up and spinning off, can I get some affirmation on Tami Taylor being a lesbian in SMILF, lady-gay movies to look forward to in 2018, The Chi, Sarah Paulson, TV this week and so much more!

The thread of videos of police violence against peaceful protestors is miles long now, over 10k protesters have been arrested, Trump sheds more allies, Kristen Stewart marches with BLM, Public Health officials know anti-Black police violence is a national health crisis and more.

Kid’s books with queer characters that deserve your attention, the absurd lie of “pro-choice violence,” fat women onscreen deserve better than crappy love interests, and RIP to Katherine Johnson the G.O.A.T.

If we want to move towards a police-free, abolitionist future, we have to do everything we can create an abolitionist reality right now – which starts with not calling the police into our own communities.

On a day commemorating Black freedom, we, particularly non-Black people, must recommit to freedom for Black trans people.

We are still here and there is still so much good in the world! Here are things to watch on a screen from your home — including Bad Bunny, Lizzo, and Trixie Mattel. Happy Sunday, babes!

This week’s Extra! Extra! reports another bit of news that flew under the radar, this time regarding gun control (it’s not good, you guys). We also cover the heinous violence against three trans women in LA this week, USAID’s erasure of LGBTQ+ people and an update on what’s going on around the US regarding police violence and the protests. And then we turn to the elections – by which I mean Russia, Belarus and the US.

Also: Lily Singh finally arrives on late night, Sarah Paulson channels her inner scumbag, The Sara Ramirez Test, an Adams Foster family reunion, Stephanie Beatriz is heading to the Disney Channel, Jane Lynch is making a new Golden Girls(???), and more!

The USWNT is here, queer, ready to rumble; one of the internet’s most beloved TV critics comes out as a trans woman; Miss Major recounts Stonewall; more lesbians are suing Trump; and more!

Young M.A is making me sweat! Plus, a victory for LGBTQ+ parents in Michigan, 40 queer women under 40, rural queers, the lesbian Kid Governor of CT, The Prom: The Musical, and more!

Topics include the new Veep trailer, Alicia Witt on “Orange is the New Black,” casting P-Valley, a lot of Lena Waithe related projects, how “Dating Around” found its cast (including lesbians!), a lot of shows with lesbian characters getting cancelled and more!

According to the Victory Institute, there are 843 LGBTQ+ elected officials nationwide. But there’s so much more to us than just the numbers. Here’s your 2020 Voting Guide with every LGBTQ woman and non-binary person running for federal offices or seats in state legislatures, plus the statewide ballot measures we don’t want you to miss!

Plus: Your first look at The Fosters spin-off and One Day at a Time season three, Queer as Folk is getting a reboot, Chilling of Adventures of Sabrina has been renewed for three more seasons, Ellen’s new stand-up special is “an hour-long flex” and more!

Some good news and hope to fill your week: Taiwan’s Pride Parade, new queer movies, Raveena celebrating queer brown love, Janelle Monáe, and queer polyamorous foster families!

Jodie Foster spoke out against Trump at a pre-Oscars rally, Moonlight dominated the Independent Spirit Awards, Ellen gave away her biggest gift(s) ever, Slovenia legalized same-sex marriage, and two gays finally touched lips on the Disney Channel.