LGBTQ
Book bans are on the rise. Biden is naming a point person to address that
Book bans in schools can violate federal civil rights laws if they create a hostile environment for students. The Education Department will have a new point person to talk to
3 years ago
U.S. judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care in narrow ruling, says ‘gender identity is real’
Judge Robert Hinkle has temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers.
3 years ago
Philly Pride 365 serves as a reminder that fight for LGBTQ+ rights is year-round
Thousands marched down Walnut Street in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood for Philly Pride 365, connecting generations in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
3 years ago
Listen 1:00Delaware County holds its first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade
Community members from across Delco paraded through Media Borough to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month and the launch of the inaugural event.
3 years ago
LGBTQ+ Pride Marketing and Backlash, Pa. Bear Encounters
After recent attacks on its employees, Target has pulled back its LGBTQ pride merchandise. We'll talk about the choices companies make, commercialization and boycotts.
Air Date: May 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees
The retail giant stated that it was committed to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community but withdrawing some items over threats that were "impacting our team member's safety".
3 years ago
City prosecutors say the arrest is a sign of improving cooperation between the LGBTQ+ community and law enforcement.
3 years ago
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from library shelves.
3 years ago
New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S.
The new approach does away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
3 years ago
‘It’s just gay.’ A forest of fanciful cacti pops up in the Navy Yard
Matty Geez’s immersive art environment “Greetings from the Mirage” is the latest temporary, pop-up art installation at the former military base.
3 years ago
Two Trans Women on Gender, Identity, and the Rise in Transphobia
Author and English professor Jennifer Finney Boylan and activist and writer Raquel Willis talk about their trans identity and fighting rising transphobia.
Air Date: May 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:43“The committee needs to be abolished and redone right, with greater community representation,” a former member said.
3 years ago
Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House
The bill passed 102-98 on Tuesday where Democrats have a razor-thin majority, becoming the first of its kind to see a floor vote.
3 years ago
Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students
Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:27Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor
The punishment of the freshman lawmaker caps a weeklong standoff between House Democrats and Republicans.
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