
LGBTQ
The Philadelphia Orchestra puts on its first-ever Pride concert
The June 2 show at Verizon Hall is free with RSVP.
3 years ago
Proposed book approval process for Central Bucks schools unclear, some parents say
A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Central Bucks School District backpedals, classes about puberty are now optional and virtual
After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.
3 years ago
Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.
3 years ago
The story behind Remembrance, an alternative memorial to Philadelphia’s HIV/AIDS crisis
Ron taught me the path to hope, and resilience is to ensure we don’t forget, or under-mourn, these tremendous losses incurred in our community, writes Chris Barlett.
3 years ago
Texas Supreme Court OKs state child abuse inquiries into the families of trans kids
It's a blow to Texas families with transgender children, some of whom are departing the state or considering moves because of the threat of these investigations.
3 years ago
The wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation
Talking about scores of anti-LGBTQ legislation. Think: Florida's so-called "don't say gay" law and Alabama's ban on gender-affirming health care.
Air Date: May 12, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00A flurry of moves by Central Bucks School District leaders has ignited another battle over civil rights for the LGTBQ community in Bucks County.
3 years ago
The unmourned will be remembered in new Philadelphia AIDS memorialization project
The William Way Center launches Remembrance, a play, funeral procession, and online portal to honor unmourned AIDS deaths.
3 years ago
Nonbinary student denied choice of health class at Central Bucks school
Students who are gender-nonconforming or trans could access health classes by attending the classroom corresponding to the student’s sex assigned at birth.
3 years ago
Listen 2:16A ‘reimagined’ Pride weekend is coming back to Philly in June: Here’s what to expect
After two years without a Pride festival in Philadelphia, the weekend-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is returning in June.
3 years ago
Doctor who challenged LGBTQ psychiatric diagnosis 50 years ago honored in Philadelphia
Dr. John Fryer who testified at ‘Dr. Henry Anonymous’ before the APA is recognized for removing the stigma of being gay on the 50th anniversary of his testimony.
3 years ago
Michigan lawmaker’s forceful speech rebuts ‘grooming’ attack
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's remarks went viral after Republican Sen. Lana Theis attacked her in a fundraising email.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy defends N.J. LGBTQ curriculum amid backlash
Murphy lauded the curriculum but said he had some concerns as well.
3 years ago
Listen 55:29Anti-LGBTQ flyers target West Chester Area School District’s book collection
The anonymous flyer circulating in West Chester falsely claims that the district’s middle and high school libraries contain over 80 books with sexually explicit content.
3 years ago