
LGBTQ
Senate bill to require sexual orientation, gender identity data by 2030 census
If the Census Equality Act becomes a law, sexual orientation and gender identity questions would have to be added to forms for the census by 2030
7 years ago
To 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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
Amid backlash, Scarlett Johansson drops transgender role
"In light of recent ethical questions raised surrounding my casting as Dante Tex Gill, I have decided to respectfully withdraw my participation in the project," Johansson said
7 years ago
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. ...
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
2 transgender veterans find courage — and sisterhood — off the battlefield
In a recent StoryCorps conversation, the two veterans talk about how they found support through one another.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
In 1973, an arson killed 32 people at a gay bar. For years, it was forgotten
It was 45 years ago this Sunday that one of the worst attacks on the LGBTQ community left 32 people dead.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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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