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LGBTQ

Demonstrators hold signs in support of trans equality outside the White House on Monday. The Trump administration is reportedly considering defining
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Politics & Policy

Trans people say they #WontBeErased, as Trump administration mulls defining ‘sex’

A memo that has reportedly been circulating at the Department of Health and Human Services aims to narrow the federal government's definition of "sex" under Title IX

7 years ago

Michael Farrell, principal of Penn Alexander School, has been working to bring a chapter of the national Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network organization to Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

National organization looking to offer LGBTQ support in every Philly school

Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network provides tools and foundations for schools to to address needs of LGBTQ students.

7 years ago

Charles Massucci kisses his partner of 47 years, Joseph DiDio, as they renew their vows at the National Coming Out Day event at City Hall Thursday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Weddings at City Hall on National Coming Out Day

For National Coming Out Day a handful of LGBTQ couples got married or recommitted to each other at Philadelphia City Hall.

7 years ago

Radio Times

Casey Gerald’s “There Will Be No Miracles”

Guest: Casey Gerald ...

Air Date: October 8, 2018 10:00 am

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Executive Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs Amber Hikes (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly pilot program seeks to train next generation of LGBTQ board members

Applications for the LGBTQ Community Leadership Pipeline are open until October 1.

7 years ago

2019 Miss'd America winner Ms. Adriana Trenta  walks the runway during the Miss'd America Pageant held at the Borrgata in Atlantic City. (Anthony Smedile for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

A pageant in drag, Miss’d America upholds traditions

With Miss America contestants donning more sensible clothes, a popular annual spoof of the Atlantic City pageant, Miss'd America, feels more like nostalgia than satire.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Bearded Ladies Cabaret

Guests: John Jarboe, Sally Ollove Philadelphia’s Bearded Ladies Cabaret is debuting Do You Want a Cookie ...

Air Date: September 13, 2018 10:00 am

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(Illustration by Steve Teare)
The Pulse
Health

Times have changed. Is sex ed ready?

The LGBTQ and #MeToo movements are shifting our cultural attitudes. Is what we teach in the classroom shifting, too?

7 years ago

Listen 7:46
(LA Johnson/NPR)
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Education

Know an LGBTQ student itching to study abroad? Here are some things to think about

For queer people, the decision to go abroad can come with some added questions.

7 years ago

In this May 14, 2018 file photo, Scott Wagner, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor, arrives for a campaign stop (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Wagner clarifies that he’d veto anti-same-sex marriage bill

Asked in the primary about same-sex marriage, Wagner's campaign left the answer vague.

7 years ago

Rabbi Sandra Lawson.
Lifestyle

Rabbi is latest of many titles for Philly woman

The newly ordained rabbi has just moved from Philadelphia to Elon University in North Carolina where she is an associate chaplain for Jewish life.

7 years ago

Toney Morse with one of his grown foster children, LaTonya Myers.  (Liz Tung/WHYY)
Community

With voices of experience, Philadelphia calling out for LGBTQ foster parents

In March, the city's Department of Human Services launched a citywide recruitment drive, in hopes of attracting 300 new foster families.

7 years ago

In this combination photo, Hilary Swank accepts the Oscar for best actress for her role in
Arts & Entertainment

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
Community

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

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Maddie Heeney, a transgender student, has thrived at Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington.
NewsWorks Tonight
Education

Carney 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

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