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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.
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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Matty Geez poses for a photo next to his colorful cacti creations.
Arts & Entertainment

‘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

A supporter for the transgender and non-binary community, wearing a transgender flag with handwritten names of black trans women who were killed in 2019 during the Gay Pride Festival's Transgender Rights March in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Robin Rayne)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

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

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A sculpture by artist Donald Lipski made of 1,400 Philadelphia police badges in the lobby of police HQ in the Philadelphia Public Safety Building, called ''Let Love Endure.''
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A member of the police LGBTQ+ liaison committee resigned in protest. The PPD agrees it has to do better

“The committee needs to be abolished and redone right, with greater community representation,” a former member said.

3 years ago

The Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy

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

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Education

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

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Montana Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr hoists a microphone into the air on Monday, April 24, 2023, as her supporters interrupt proceedings in the state House by chanting ''Let Her Speak!'' in Helena, Mont.
Politics & Policy

Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor

The punishment of the freshman lawmaker caps a weeklong standoff between House Democrats and Republicans.

3 years ago

Students and transgender advocates circled around City Hall on Apr. 25, 2023, halting traffic and demanding multiple Pa. House Bills be vetoed. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Students walk out of Philly schools to protest Pa. anti-trans, sex ed legislation

Students and transgender advocates rally against three House bills targeting gender-affirming care, transgender athletes, and sex education in public schools.

3 years ago

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Lili St. Queer And Sam Rise rehearse together.
Arts & Entertainment

Songs for a bookworm in drag: Musical on wheels to visit Free Library branches

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret partnered with the Free Library to develop a children's show about a worm living inside a banned book.

3 years ago

Listen 1:29
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
Politics & Policy

House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women’s teams

The legislation is unlikely to advance further because the Democratic-led Senate will not support it and the White House said President Joe Biden would veto it.

3 years ago

Disney DeSantis
Politics & Policy

‘Don’t Say Gay’ expansion requested by DeSantis approved

The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.

3 years ago

A sign at Twitter headquarters
Community

Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

The move raises concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.

3 years ago

People attend a rally as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility, Friday, March 31, 2023, by the Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports.

3 years ago

A sign outside the Supreme Court building saying it's closed.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court says 12-year-old trans girl in West Virginia can continue on track team

The justices refused to disturb an appeals court order that made it possible for the girl to continue playing on her school’s track and cross-country teams.

3 years ago

A close-up of a transgender rights flag.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy prioritizes transgender rights as conservative states enact restrictions

The order requires all state departments and agencies to protect patients and health care workers who provide or seek gender-affirming health care services.

3 years ago

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Community

NHL’s Pride nights collide with LGBTQ+ political climate

After six NHL players recently opted out of wearing rainbow-colored jerseys on their teams’ Pride nights for the first time, the league’s commissioner says it is weighing the

3 years ago

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