LGBTQ
Fundraiser vigil celebrates life and birthday of murdered trans woman Dominque Rem’mie Fells
“Dominique was always one to give, no matter what she had,” said Fells’ mother.
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Pa. lawmaker mimics health secretary’s call for trans acceptance to defend not wearing mask
Rep. Russ Diamond has been one of the loudest opponents of Dr. Rachel Levine's order requiring most people, barring a health issue, to wear a mask while in public.
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Pa. health secretary denounces transphobic attacks: ‘Our children are watching’
Pennsylvania’s top health official on Tuesday denounced a recent series of transphobic attacks against her, saying she felt compelled to personally address the discrimination.
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Thoughts of suicide, other mental health struggles still high for LGBTQ youth
That's according to the second annual survey on LGBTQ youth mental health by The Trevor Project.
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In his new book, poet Mark Doty traces the life and work of Walt Whitman and, in the process, examines his own experience as a writer.
Air Date: July 21, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58How to change your name while Philly’s courts are shut down — and why it matters
The system was closed for several months, dealing a blow to the LGBTQ community.
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What happened for Black transgender people when police protests and pride converged
Demonstrations for LGBTQ equality overlapped with protests against violence and systemic racism against Black people.
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Nonbinary photographer documents gender dysphoria through a queer lens
"Gender dysphoria is sorely misunderstood by society," Wissmath says, underscoring the role the experience plays for many, though not all, trans people.
4 years ago
LGBTQ Pride at 50: Focus shifts amid pandemic, racial unrest
LGBTQ Pride is turning 50 this year a little short on its signature fanfare, after the pandemic drove it to the internet and calls for racial equality.
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Supreme Court decisions on LGBTQ rights, DACA and more
The Supreme Court announced landmark rulings on LGBTQ worker rights and DACA. We discuss those opinions and pending decisions on abortion, the electoral college, and more.
Air Date: June 23, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58LGBTQ clinics sue Trump administration over discrimination in trans health care
"Everyone deserves easy access to health care, and health care that is respectful of who we are," Bamby Salcedo says.
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Secret Philly: When Rittenhouse Square was the city’s Gayborhood
In the ‘50s and ‘60s, men who hung out south of the park were known as the “Spruce Street boys.”
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‘This is a protest’: Philly Pride march draws hundreds to rally for Black trans lives
Marchers especially focused on the lives of Black trans women, who they said are often left out of Philly Pride and face disproportionate levels of violence.
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‘Say her name’: Protesters seek justice for Black, trans women amid ongoing unrest
The marches mark nearly four weeks of civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
4 years ago
What Supreme Court? Trump’s HHS pushes LGBT health rollback
The Trump administration rule would overturn Obama-era sex discrimination protections for transgender people in health care.
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