
LGBTQ
LGBTQ+ Pride Marketing and Backlash, Pa. Bear Encounters
After recent attacks on its employees, Target has pulled back its LGBTQ pride merchandise. We'll talk about the choices companies make, commercialization and boycotts.
Air Date: May 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees
The retail giant stated that it was committed to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community but withdrawing some items over threats that were "impacting our team member's safety".
2 years ago
City prosecutors say the arrest is a sign of improving cooperation between the LGBTQ+ community and law enforcement.
2 years ago
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from library shelves.
2 years ago
New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S.
The new approach does away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
2 years ago
‘It’s just gay.’ A forest of fanciful cacti pops up in the Navy Yard
Matty Geez’s immersive art environment “Greetings from the Mirage” is the latest temporary, pop-up art installation at the former military base.
2 years ago
Two Trans Women on Gender, Identity, and the Rise in Transphobia
Author and English professor Jennifer Finney Boylan and activist and writer Raquel Willis talk about their trans identity and fighting rising transphobia.
Air Date: May 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:43“The committee needs to be abolished and redone right, with greater community representation,” a former member said.
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Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House
The bill passed 102-98 on Tuesday where Democrats have a razor-thin majority, becoming the first of its kind to see a floor vote.
2 years ago
Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students
Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”
2 years ago
Listen 1:27Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor
The punishment of the freshman lawmaker caps a weeklong standoff between House Democrats and Republicans.
2 years ago
Students walk out of Philly schools to protest Pa. anti-trans, sex ed legislation
Students and transgender advocates rally against three House bills targeting gender-affirming care, transgender athletes, and sex education in public schools.
2 years ago
Listen 1:00Songs for a bookworm in drag: Musical on wheels to visit Free Library branches
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret partnered with the Free Library to develop a children's show about a worm living inside a banned book.
2 years ago
Listen 1:29House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women’s teams
The legislation is unlikely to advance further because the Democratic-led Senate will not support it and the White House said President Joe Biden would veto it.
2 years ago
‘Don’t Say Gay’ expansion requested by DeSantis approved
The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.
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