What do the royal couple, kissing boys and drag queen bashing have in common? They’re all a part of this week’s News Briefs.

Zooey Zephyr is Montana’s only transgender Representative in Montana. Recently she was denied from taking part in debate over a measure banning gender-affirming care for minors.

Alter-cations is a new segment here on Amber Live to bring attention that while state legislatures are proposing and passing laws condemning and targeting the gay/drag/trans communities for so called grooming and sexual exploitation of children, they ignore where the real grooming and exploitation is happening – inside their religious schools and churches.

What do hot dogs, 12 year-old brides, and travel warnings have in common? They’re all a part of this week’s news briefs.