Newsday Tuesday | July 29, 2025 | LGBTQ Rights Under Fire, Activists Fight Back

This week on the Newsday Tuesday episode of Richie & John, Richie Roy and John McMullen break down a wave of news impacting the LGBTQ+ community across politics, activism, and public policy. The Human Rights Campaign launches a bold new tour through Republican-led states, aiming to change hearts and minds with real queer stories. Oklahoma’s education chief faces scandal over an alleged porn incident. Kim Davis again petitions the U.S. Supreme Court—still hoping to overturn marriage equality. Rep. Robert Garcia demands answers from RFK Jr. on HIV program cuts. And the Log Cabin Republicans face fresh scrutiny over their support of anti-LGBTQ politicians. With passion and insight, Richie and John spotlight the week’s most pressing issues—and why they matter.

Takeaways:

• The Human Rights Campaign launches a nationwide “American Dreams Tour” through red states.
• The tour focuses on storytelling to counter anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and disinformation.
• Oklahoma’s top education official is under investigation after a bizarre meeting-room incident.
• Kim Davis is again appealing to the Supreme Court in an attempt to roll back marriage equality.
• Rep. Robert Garcia demands accountability from RFK Jr. over HIV funding cuts.
• Nearly 600 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in 2024 alone.
• Log Cabin Republicans face backlash for supporting policies that undermine LGBTQ rights.
• Richie and John examine the intersection of policy, activism, and community impact.

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