LGBTQ
Biden administration moves to expand Title IX protections
The Biden administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules on Thursday.
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Pride, progress and the battle for LGBTQ rights
Looking at the cultural and legislative shifts surrounding the visibility and representation of queer and trans folks and all LGBTQIA+ people in America today.
Air Date: June 23, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29La falta de espacios para Latine queer en Filadelfia crea frustración en la comunidad
Muchos sienten que sus necesidades no son satisfechas y que sus voces no son escuchadas.
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Philly’s lack of queer Latine spaces leaves the community frustrated
Sammy’s Place on North 5th Street bucks the trend — and has been attracting a younger crowd.
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Biden seeks to counter ‘legislative attacks’ on LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to stymie what the White House says are discriminatory legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community by Republican-controlled states
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Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric could galvanize extremists, experts say
Experts warn that extremist groups may see anti-LGBTQ rhetoric by influencers as a call to action.
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Pa. is considering a ban on trans athletes. Experts say it’s discriminatory and ‘anti-evidence’
Pa. legislation that would ban transgender student-athletes from participating on teams corresponding with their gender lean on shoddy science and discriminatory ideas.
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Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
The order also prevents the state from opening any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.
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‘Youthphoria’ project celebrates trans and nonbinary joy in Philadelphia
Philadelphia-based photographer Shannon Collins aims to affirm and capture trans and nonbinary joy through Youthphoria photo project.
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Listen 1:42Pa. Senate passes bill against trans girls playing girls’ sports
More than a dozen other states have enacted legislation that bans transgender athletes from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.
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Thousands march through Philadelphia for a revived Pride that celebrates all
First-time organizers PHL Pride Collective largely pulled off their goal of an inclusive, welcoming event.
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The Regional Roundup: June 6, 2022
A mass shooting on South Street; McCormick concedes the GOP primary race for the Senate; WHYY's latest podcast, "March On: The Fight for Pride"; gambling addiction rises in PA
Air Date: June 6, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Philly’s LGBTQ flag raising brings focus on ‘most marginalized’ community members
Speakers at the flag raising hosted by the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs called on the community to center the experiences of Black and brown trans people.
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‘Doubling in size’: Upper Darby’s Pride festival is back for year two
Last year’s event was a success for the organizers. This year, it is doubling in size. Next year? It has big plans of transitioning into Delaware County Pride.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra puts on its first-ever Pride concert
The June 2 show at Verizon Hall is free with RSVP.
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