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FILE - Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, April 27, 2022. The Biden administration proposed a dramatic rewrite of campus sexual assault rules on Thursday, June 23, moving to expand protections for LGBTQ students, bolster the rights of victims and widen colleges' responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct. The proposal was announced on the 50th anniversary of the Title IX women’s rights law. Cardona said Title IX has been “instrumental” in fighting sexual assault and violence in education. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
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Biden administration moves to expand Title IX protections

The Biden administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules on Thursday.

4 years ago

A man holds signs encouraging equal rights, Black Lives Matter, and stopping homophobia.
Radio Times
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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

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Una bartender se inclina en el bar, mostrando el signo de la paz.
Community
Billy Penn

La 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.

4 years ago

A bartender flashes the peace sign as she leans against the bar.
Community
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden signs an executive order at an event to celebrate Pride Month in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Politics & Policy

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

4 years ago

An LGBTQ pride flag is seen through trees
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

Supports of Pa. legislation that would ban trans student athletes from participating on teams corresponding with their gender hold up signs that say, ''Stand up for women and girls''
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

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.

4 years ago

File photo: Demonstrators gather on the steps to the State Capitol to speak against transgender-related legislation bills being considered in the Texas Senate and Texas House, May 20, 2021, in Austin, Texas. A Texas judge on Friday, June 10, 2022, temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

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Community

‘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.

4 years ago

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A flag representing transgender pride is shown flying at Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Pa. 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.

4 years ago

A man holds signs encouraging equal rights, Black Lives Matter, and stopping homophobia.
Community
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Police investigators work the scene of a fatal overnight shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 5, 2022.
Radio Times

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

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The LGBTQ pride flag was raised outside Philadelphia City Hall on June 3, 2022. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
Community

Philly’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.

4 years ago

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Community

‘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.

4 years ago

The exterior of The Kimmel Center in Philly
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

The Philadelphia Orchestra puts on its first-ever Pride concert

The June 2 show at Verizon Hall is free with RSVP.

4 years ago

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