
LGBTQ
The incident has prompted questions about the legality, or at least the wisdom, of an administrator stopping a student speech celebrating diversity in 2021.
4 years ago
New U.S. LGBTQ-rights envoy sees reasons for hope and worry
Jessica Stern, soon to become the State Department's special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights, sees a mix of promising news and worrisome developments almost everywhere.
4 years ago
Murphy appoints first openly gay attorney general in New Jersey history
Andrew Bruck will take over after Gurbir Grewal departs for the federal government in July. Bruck will be the state’s first openly gay attorney general.
4 years ago
Trans activist raises money for LGBTQIA causes with weekly bike rides
Salina Brett has spent every weekend this month on her bicycle to raise money for LGBTQIA charities.
4 years ago
Listen 6:23Social psychologist Devon Price on the "laziness lie" which has made Americans anxious, overworked, exploited and alienated. Their new book is "Laziness Does Not Exist"
Air Date: June 29, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:16‘Everybody has a home here’: Upper Darby is having its first Pride festival
UDTJ — which stands for Understanding, Devotion, Take Action, and Justice — is the group behind the event on Sunday, June 27.
4 years ago
Ad hoc LGBTQ group begins to re-imagine Pride in Philly
In the wake of the dissolution of Philly Pride Presents, an ad hoc group has begun to organize itself as the new keeper of Pride.
4 years ago
Coming out in professional sports; the new rules of aging
NFL's Carl Nassib came out this week on Instagram, We'll talk about the barriers for LGBT professional athletes. Then, columnist Steven Petrow on the new rules of aging.
Air Date: June 24, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29LGBTQ activists start to plan a new Pride event after the parade is canceled
LGBTQ activists say Philly Pride Presents has been problematic for years, and will now try to plan something in the wake of its sudden cancellation.
4 years ago
Malvern Prep’s Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
The Raiders defensive end made the announcement from his home in West Chester.
4 years ago
We cover the Supreme Court's decision on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, controversial college scholarships issued to students of the Milton Hershey School, and Ray Didinger.
Air Date: June 21, 2021
Listen 49:29Theater artists protest Walnut Street Theatre, claiming abusive behavior
For many years, artists have been quietly warning one another about abusive behavior, then a social media comment drove them into the street.
4 years ago
Supreme Court sides with Catholic agency in Philly that denied same-sex foster parents
Catholic Social Services is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The agency has said that its beliefs prevent it from certifying same-sex couples as fosters.
4 years ago
Wolf, Pa. Democrats again push for passage of LGBTQ discrimination protections
Similar legislation has failed to move out of Republican-controlled committees, and it's unclear if this year will be any different.
4 years ago
The North Philly corner bar that brings together Latino regulars and queer clientele
Upstairs Rainbow Eye was started as a separate spot, but now it’s just part of Sammy’s Place.
4 years ago