
LGBTQ
Transgender Hollywood seeks recognition, and not just roles
When actress Scarlett Johansson reversed course recently and canceled plans to play a transgender man in the film "Rub & Tug," transgender actors were gratified and surprised.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, August 2, 2018
Former President Barack Obama endorses seven Democratic candidates from the Philadelphia region. Puerto Rican scholars and artists displ ...
Air Date: August 2, 2018
Listen 21:32Carney team scraps proposed anti-bias policy for Delaware transgender students
Governor supports schools chief's decision, but says he remains committed to 'protect children from discrimination at school'’ so they can focus on their education.
7 years ago
Listen 2:21To describe the trans experience, this poet created a new dialect
Part science fiction, part medieval reinterpretation, “feeld” by trans poet Jos Charles can feel like a puzzle, making readers work for its meaning.
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Will local LGBTQ protections be collateral damage in bid to undo Philly paid sick leave?
A bill in the Pennsylvania legislature that intends to reverse Philadelphia's sick leave ordinance may also affect LGBTQ employment protections.
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In wake of #MeToo, Feminist Apparel workers fired after speaking out against sexual harassment
On the afternoon of June 21, Kerri Grogan was managing the social media account for Feminist Apparel when a notification popped up. ...
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Listen 5:22Transgender people in N.J. can now alter birth certificates without doctor signing off
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law this week permitting transgender people to change the gender listed on the document by simply filling out a form.
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Transgender rights battle spurs Delaware GOP to seek Constitutional amendment for ‘parental rights’
Gov. John Carney’s attempts to create an anti-bias policy in Delaware schools that would protect all children, especially transgender o ...
7 years ago
Designing a movement: The rainbow flag turns 40
The rainbow flag — the icon of the LGBTQ movement for 40 years — comes to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Philly LGBT Affairs leader addresses sobering and celebratory matters this Pride Month
Morning Edition host, Jennifer Lynn, talks with Amber Hikes, director of Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs about Pride Month and other issues on her desk.
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Listen 5:55Thousands celebrate 30th annual PrideDay in Philly
Thousands of people celebrated the LGBTQ community on Sunday in a parade marking Philadelphia's 30th annual PrideDay.
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Delaware votes to ban conversion therapy
The state House passed legislation 24-14 to prevent conversion therapy treatments on children — making Delaware the 13th state to do so.
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Philly pride, a wedding cake and the supreme court
Guests: Evan Thornburg, David Cole This week the Supreme Court decided in favor of the Colorado baker who refused ...
Air Date: June 8, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:54Celebrate Pride Month by returning to its roots – June 2018
The first Pride was a protest, not a party. After the parade, check out some of these events, which honor the political roots of the festival.
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Supreme Court justices side with Colorado baker on same-sex wedding cake
Supreme Court rules narrowly for Colorado baker who wouldn't make same-sex wedding cake
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