The OUTlook, a weekly newsletter about LGBTQ+ business, labor and workplace equality from Qnotes.
In this latest edition we take a look at the history and future of the National Organization for Women (NOW), Trump’s continued attacks on the Trans community and Dolly Parton’s love for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as some of the current challenges she is facing.
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Best,
David Aaron Moore
Senior Editor, Qnotes
Can the National Organization for Women show us the path to fight for the future?
Actions taken by Donald Trump’s administration in the first month have had an immense ripple impact on daily life throughout the nation. The damage goes further than just the executive orders, although Trump’s daily scribbled commands, and Musk’s additional efforts to enforce his own agenda have caused increasing […]
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Trump’s attacks on trans Americans encourage NC GOP
Since the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, numerous executive orders attacking the rights of trans Americans have been signed and implemented. Each one of these orders has essentially […]

Dolly Parton’s love for LGBTQ+ community still stands strong
Several quotes from a 2023 Hollywood Reporter piece about long-time LGBTQ+ ally Dolly Parton have resurfaced recently, bringing increased attention to the country artist, her inclusivity and caring for our community. In the interview, Parton was asked about her reaction to Tennessee’s passing of anti-trans measures into law earlier that year. While Parton said that […]
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