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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

A queer sociologist spent decades in drag spaces before he understood they were saving his life. https://enterpolishmag.com/opinion/queer-becoming

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

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

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)

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.

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.

"Fuck the rules." Créatine Price sings soprano on purpose, and she's done explaining it to opera purists. polishwithadelina.com/people/creat...

Your auntie is back and she brought the roundup. 💋 New Jersey’s shield law is moving, Disco for the Dolls is tonight featuring the legendary Kevin Aviance, and a portion of tickets benefits our Bernadine Casseus Transgender Laureate Program.

The second Queer Food Conference, May 1–3, in Montréal brings together scholars, activists, chefs, farmers, and journalists to talk food sovereignty, community building, and queer food culture — from potlucks to land movements to LGBTQ+ cookbooks. More information at queerfoodconference.com

HRC just launched “Let’s Get Free” — a $15 million midterm program targeting eight House seats and six Senate races. 92% of LGBTQ+ voters say they’re definitely showing up in November.

A federal appeals court lifted the injunction protecting incarcerated trans women from transfer to men's prisons. One of the 17 plaintiffs died before the ruling came down. Attorneys are heading back to district court. The fight continues — and so does the harm.

The AMA did not reverse its stance on gender-affirming care. The policy never changed. Alex Sheldon of GLMA told The Advocate that the reported shift was "a grave exaggeration." Full story at the link. polishwithadelina.com/top-story/am...

Georgia said not today. Thousands of people across 60+ counties organized, showed up, and blocked every single anti-LGBTQ+ bill in the 2026 session. This is what community defense looks like. 🖤

What is the one thing that keeps you going? For me, the answer has always been history. Specifically, a story my grandfather told me about a boy born into slavery on a Caribbean island who died a crowned ruler of Haiti. That story has shaped mine in ways I'm still uncovering.

Here’s your Queer Joy Roundup as we head into the weekend! Lo Colby is taking the aloha spirit to Thailand; trans joy continued to be celebrated; and POLISH with Marie-Adélina’s site is now live! Come see it at polishwithadelina.com. Until next week, stay POLISHed, loves. xx, Marie-Adélina

Dr. Butch Ware is built, 50, and running for governor of California. The Green Party candidate wants to take fitness back from the far right — one rep at a time. Learn more at polishwithadelina.com.

President Trump has officially fired his Attorney General — confirmed Thursday by Fox News, CNN, and others — ending her 14-month run atop the Justice Department. Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in as acting AG while Trump eyes EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin as a permanent replacement.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court struck down conversion therapy protections on Trans Day of Visibility. Today at noon, the community rallies at Stonewall. Because we don't just grieve — we organize.

Some things belong together. @thetranslaureate.bsky.social is coming home to POLISH. Moving the Laureate under our umbrella means Bernadine Casseus's recognition and legacy will be held by a platform built in that same spirit: independent, trans-led, and unapologetically here.

@angelicaross is making history! The Emmy-nominated actor, advocate & tech entrepreneur is now Deputy Campaign Manager for Dr. Butch Ware's California gubernatorial campaign, potentially becoming the first highest-ranking openly Black trans woman in a major U.S. gubernatorial campaign. 👏🏾

Your weekly queer joy roundup is here! Three stories. Three wins. Swipe through for the full roundup, and share it with someone who needs to see it today. Until next week, stay POLISHed, loves. 🖤 xx, Marie-Adélina

Janelle Monáe never asked permission to expand. Pleasure without apology. Visibility without dilution. Autonomy without compromise. Black queer women are asked to be legible before they’re allowed to be celebrated. Monáe chose celebration first. That, too, is history.