LGBTQ
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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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.
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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.
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Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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