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Each program mixes interviews with guest travel experts, your call-ins with questions and comments, and music. We talk about our favorite travels in Europe, as well as travel anywhere in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

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 Members of the Christ Church community pose with Bishop Gene Robinson before an interfaith ceremony in July. The author stands at the far left. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY, file)
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Moral power of LGBT community winning against religious opposition

Self-examination is a prerequisite of coming out, and the moral power of that act is the foundation of all of our victories. I think we should claim that moral power.

11 years ago

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Community

Philly police making strides to protect and serve transgender community

The worst threat of violence for the transgender community came from the Philadelphia Police Department. But now we're working to improve that relationship.

11 years ago

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Community

Like marriage, justice for homeless LGBT youth is about love and commitment

I ask that we expand our love to include members of the LGBTQ community who less frequently make headlines — homeless youth.

11 years ago

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Community

Passing as a transsexual black man, and the revolutionary courage to continue

I was finally "passing" as a black man. I also came to realize that the duties of the police to "protect and serve" did not necessarily apply to someone like me.

11 years ago

Voices in the Family
Health

When the mirror lies: The transgender journey

The tragic death of a transgender teen in Ohio brings to our attention the alienation and pain transgender individuals face. Lee Ann Ets ...

Air Date: January 5, 2015

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 Gloria Casarez is joined on stage by Mayor Michael Nutter at the Philadelphia Pride Parade in June. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

Remembering Gloria Casarez: LGBT leader, friend, Philadelphian

Gloria Casarez, the director of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs, was incredibly passionate about making this city, her city, ...

12 years ago

 Daniel Simon, 19, of Yardley, Pa. started a petition calling for Holy Ghost's administration to reinstate Michael Griffin
Education

Petition seeks restoration of Bucks County teacher fired over same-sex marriage

Deciding to get married is a life-changing choice. For one Bensalem teacher, it was a choice that cost him his job. Michael Griffi ...

13 years ago

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 From left: Arleen Olshan and Linda Slodki took advantage of a brief time last summer when the Montgomery County register of wills was issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. (Image courtesy of Olshan and Slodki)
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Lifestyle

Even with a marriage license, coming out of the closet is a journey, not a destination

Coming out, gay or queer — you would think, in this day and age, it was no longer an issue. You think: Younger generations are so accepting, and they don't seem to care. Lesbi

13 years ago

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Voices in the Family
Health

Domestic violence: safety and support

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Air Date: October 1, 2012

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Voices in the Family
Health

Gay marriage: Excitement and ambivalence

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Air Date: August 1, 2011

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