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LGBTQ Americans live in a paradox. On one hand we have a growing population of LGBTQ Americans, a group whose rights are codified nationally with a supermajority of Americans supportive of life outside the heteronormative box, and yet we're seeing a rising level of hate and extremism against that same community and anyone - be they individuals or corporations - who stand up as public allies. How can that be in 2025? Today we talk to Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD, about what to do, where we go from here and the potential of a moment like this.  As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You'll get this podcast ad free and it, and the the rants delivered directly to your inbox so even if we're shut out of social media, you'll still get access to the most highly researched, factual information available. Independent media needs your support now more than ever.   Go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much!  xoPG Guest social: https://glaad.org/                As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl   This episode is sponsored by… DeleteMe - TEXT: politicsgirl to 64000 https://calm.com/politicsgirl https://shopMDhearing.com code: PoliticsGirl

-Rob criticizes the Biden administration's Pride Month messaging, calling it pandering and insulting to most LGBTQ+ Americans, while mocking recent children's programming like Sesame Street's drag segment. -Rob interviews Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, who warns against deeper U.S. involvement in Ukraine and discusses looming threats from Iran's nuclear ambitions. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit!   To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump regime built much of its identity–and certainly campaigned around–its hatred of LGBTQ Americans. Unfortunately, the success of that campaign again revealed just how much anti-queer bias there is in the American populace. And while there may be no populated nation in the world that is truly free of anti-queer bias, there are places that are better, are different, or that offer new perspectives. Alden Jones' work explores queer travel. Alden is an assistant professor at Emerson College and the author of the memoirs The Blind Masseuse and The Wanting Was a Wilderness and the story collection Unaccompanied Minors. Best American Travel Writing and other venues. She edited the new anthology of queer travel writing “Edge of the World” and he is here to discuss that work and the queer travel experience.

Donald Trump's return to the White House has helped give rise to many disturbing trends in merican politics and policy in recent months, and one of the most troubling has been the crusade to marginalize and revive discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans. Both in Washington and Raleigh, conservative politicians and their appointees have been working hard […]

How can you guarantee a fabulous retirement?Retirement isn't just about the dollars—it's about designing a life of freedom, security, and fierce self-expression.In this episode, we're diving into nine essential money moves every LGBTQ person (especially fabulous folks over 45) should make to retire with confidence, not chaos.Because let's face it—only 35% of LGBTQ Americans over 45 feel financially ready for retirement. And we deserve better.From ditching debt and dodging tax traps to building a “bitch, I'm fine” fund and finding your post-career purpose, we're breaking down the strategies to help you retire with peace of mind and a little sparkle.This episode is your mini masterclass in queer retirement prep—with just the right amount of sass, stats, and soul.

Bryan is fresh from an NYC haircut giving him Elizabeth Taylor spider bangs. Erin missed LA’s Frieze Art Fair, but rediscovered the 1995 Denzel Washington film Devil in a Blue Dress. Erin discusses the GOP obsession with increasing the U.S. birth rate. Bryan reviews the data showing the number of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+ has risen to 9.3%, tripling over the last 12 years. For this week's bonus This New Thing We're Doing! visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pardon me while I close a few "open tabs" on the laptop heading into the weekend.A ruby-red, Trump-adoring Georgia county"found out" about 700 "green energy" jobs planned for at a new battery plant south of Newnan aren't coming, after all. While the Norwegian company spoke ofinflation and costs, it's hard not to connect the "drill baby, drill" dots.The Georgia Senatepassed SB-1, banning trans girls & women from scholastic & collegiate sports. Senator Kim Jackson (D-41) sought to soften the blow, a bit, byinserting an amendment to "require school districts ensure that boys' and girls' teams be given comparable funding, access to facilities, equipment and other accommodations.," thinking Republican supporters of the bill would sure be consistent with their rhetoric. They were not. The bill now moves to the House for consideration there.Steve Bannon revealed, in a 2019 Frontline interview, the Trumpian 'flood the zone' effect, and -as MSNBC's Jen Psaki pointed out recently - it works. Hence my cautioning folks left of center against freaking out over issues that rattle their sensibilities that don't even emanate from the White House. TheNFL's "end racism" switch-a-roo, for example. R-E-L-A-X. Bigger fish to fry.Author and political historian Heather Cox Richardsonnoted Thursdaynight that the Trump administration is "gaming Google" to "create a mirage of mass deportations." She also pointed out that the GOP - since Reagan - has been spinning this yarn that the federal government has been "taking" tax dollars from white conservative voters and "trying to hand tax dollars and power to undeserving Black and Brown Americans, women, and LGBTQ+ Americans." Also that Trump's been targeting CBS and '60 Minutes' for selectively editing their interview with then-VP Kamala Harris (a lie -here it is; watch for yourself).Friend of the show Jay Bookman penned his latest Georgia Recorder op/ed, panning any notion of Georgia joining 39 other states in permitting sports wagering. I've no real opinion on this, though,he makes solid correlations between bankruptcy, lower credit scores, etc., in states that welcome the practice; but I do think if Democrats want to make some headway with Republicans eager to move on this, that they use the tax dollars from it for a big-ticket wish-list item that needs to be on someone's radar.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Trumponomics: President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China go into effect Tuesday, with Mexico  and Canada planning retaliatory tariffs against the United States. Trump admits they may cause pain for the American consumer but says it will be worth the price. Rep. Suzan DelBene, member of the House Ways and Means Committee, explains the impact of what the Wall Street Journal correctly calls "The Dumbest Trade War in History." Lavender Scare: President Trump has embarked on an assault on LGBTQ Americans not seen since the 1940s and 1950s. His intense focus on transgender Americans is especially galling. I'll talk with Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, about how to protect the community from attack. The Purge: Trump, with an assist from First Buddy Elon Musk, is making good on his promise to decimate the federal workforce, even if it means breaking security rules. Former Rep. Joe Walsh and Ameshia Cross join me to talk about this assault on our democracy. And Thin ICE: Immigration enforcement is going way beyond undocumented immigrants who've committed violent crimes. Now, protections are being revoked for thousands of legal migrants. A view of the real-world impact with Dara Lind of the American Immigration Council. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

After the election, there was a spike in incidents involving neo-Nazi marches and racist and hateful messages sent online, stoking fear for residents in several states across the country. Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans in at least 25 states have been subjected to racist text messages telling them to report to a plantation to pick cotton. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, who served under the Biden and Trump administrations, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the impact and timing of President Biden's approval of Ukraine using U.S.-made long-range weapons in Russia.Since the election, CBS News has reported people who are Black have been receiving racist text messages. Hispanic and LGBTQ Americans have also reported receiving text messages. It is not known who is responsible but it's raising questions about how people behind the attacks know the race and sexual orientation of their victims.AAA expects the Thanksgiving travel season to be another record-breaker, which means packed planes and potential traffic troubles. Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more.Ridley Scott's latest masterpiece revisits the world of ancient Rome with new characters and intense drama. The cast of "Gladiator II" talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson on working with Scott and carrying forward the spirit of the iconic original.Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks breaks down to David Begnaud how understanding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning can transform well-being.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Note: This episode was recorded on October 27, 2024, before the JD Vance interview with Joe Rogan. We're intrigued to see that many topics we discussed were also covered. Share your thoughts below!We're encouraged by a Republican Vice President candidate addressing LGBTQ+ issues, aligning with our call for organizations like Human Rights Campaign to prioritize impactful legislation like the Equality Act. This act would affect 13 million LGBTQ+ Americans, and we believe it should be the focus, rather than niche issues.In this Coffee with Gays episode, Blaine and the crew return from their summer break to tackle what truly matters in election season. They discuss online bullying

The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 is the conservative think tank's plan for federal policy if the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump wins the presidential election. Midday hosted several conversations this election season about Project 2025 and its consequences for Marylanders. Today, Charles Kaiser, a writer for The Nation, joins Midday to talk about the consequences for LGTBQ+ Americans if policy from the Heritage Foundation's plan was adopted. His recent story is, Project 2025 Is Coming After LGTBQ Americans.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

In 2009, Annise Parker became the first openly gay mayor of a major American city. As mayor, her signature piece of equal rights legislation famously failed — but it drove her to help elect more LGBTQ+ Americans into office than ever before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we stay or should we go now? That's the question that LGBTQ+ folks and their families have been asking over the last several months of this 2024 election cycle. If Trump wins, are we safe? And just how bad will Project 2025 be for the LGBTQ+ community if he does win? Make no mistake about it. There is a tangible, intentional ecosystem created to scapegoat and marginalize queer folks in a quest for power from the right, says Spencer Macnaughton, our guest. Spencer is a Gracie Award-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist. He has written and produced for 60 Minutes+, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Vice, Vox, Time, NBC News, The Guardian, and Rolling Stone. He is also an Adjunct Professor at New York University where he teaches a course about LGBTQ journalism. Macnaughton is now the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Uncloseted Media, an investigative LGBTQ news publication that will launch September 3rd.Contribute to the growth of Uncloseted Media here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PFPHZ5CHP35TG&ssrt=1715262419710 Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Project 2025: The episode highlights the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, a document with anti-LGBTQ policies that could affect the community under a Trump administration.Anti-LGBTQ Legislation: There is concern over new anti-LGBTQ laws in states like Texas and Florida, which may serve as models for federal policies.Activism and Relocation: Jess and Spencer stress the importance of voting and activism, along with discussing the choice between staying to fight for LGBTQ rights or relocating to more progressive countries.Uncloseted Media Launch: Spencer announces the September 3 launch of Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ news publication aimed at providing rigorous journalism on LGBTQ issues.Find Spencer Macnaughton + Uncloseted MediaInstagram @unclosetedmedia TikTok @unclosetedmediaX.comFacebookLinkedIn: Uncloseted Media UnclosetedMedia.comLinks from the episode:Project 2025: https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf Heritage Foundation https://www.heritage.org/ Outspoken (an LGBTQ right-wing publication) https://getoutspoken.com/ Rainbow Relocation Strategies90-Day Exit Strategy Cohort ( join the waitlist for our next cohort - more information coming mid September)Queer Expats Worldwide Facebook CommunityRainbow Relocation Strategies@rainbowrelo on InstagramBook: How To Move Abroad Your host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at jessicadrucker.comThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

Studio 54 was much more than a club. It was the embodiment of disco — a movement that empowered LGBTQ+ Americans and prepared them for a fight they never saw coming. Hal Rubenstein, a fashion icon, was a regular there. He remembers how the highs of the 70s sustained him through the lows of the 80s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the best retirement side gigs?Spending our days on the links or knocking back a few electric lemonades on the front porch is not the retirement reality for a lot of LGBTQ+ Americans. With the growing retirement crisis hurting marginalized communities more, many must still work in retirement. So, what can you do if this applies to you? On this episode of Queer Money®, we're sharing the top ten side gigs or part-time jobs you might take on in retirement. We explain how working in retirement affects Social Security benefits and discuss how much you can earn as a pet sitter, rideshare driver or vending machine investor. We also describe opportunities to supplement your retirement income as an online teacher, handyman or fitness instructor.Listen in for insight on leveraging your professional expertise as a consultant and get ideas for the retirement side gig that's a good fit for you!Topics Covered on retirement side gigsWhy LGBTQ+ individuals may need to work in retirementHow working a side gig or part-time job affects Social Security benefitsThe 10 leading side gigs for seniors to earn extra income in retirementHow much you can earn as a pet sitter or dog walkerWhy you might enjoy house sitting as a side hustle in retirementHow to build a business in the $40B/year storage industryMaking extra money as an Uber, ZipRecruiter or Lyft driverOpportunities to supplement retirement income as an online teacherHow much you can earn by providing handyman servicesWho's a good fit for a side gig as a fitness instructor or personal trainerWhy consulting is an ideal side hustle for some retired professionalsHow to earn retirement income by flipping products onlineMaking passive income as a vending machine investorFor the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe Follow us:Queer Money Instagram Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

The Trump administration had a detrimental impact on LGBTQ+ rights by rolling back protections and supporting religious exemptions that allowed discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals. Looking ahead to the 2024 election, The Heritage Foundation has published Project 2025, a 920-page extremist policy agenda and staffing blueprint with conservative ideals, for the next Republican administration to swiftly implement upon taking office in January 2025.In this episode, we're dissecting the Heritage Foundation's conservative influence, including its significant impact on the Trump administration's policies, and why Project 2025 poses a serious threat to LGBTQ+ Americans and democracy at large.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 30. Gay Sex Education (or the Lack Thereof)Listen to Episode 46. Obergefell v. Hodges and the Ongoing Fight for Marriage EqualityListen to Episode 67. 303 Creative LLC v. ElenisAdditional Resources:The Heritage FoundationMandate for LeadershipHow One Conservative Think Tank is Stocking Trump's GovernmentKevin RobertsDonations Have Surged to Groups Linked to Conservative Project 2025Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative PromiseThe White House Gender Policy CouncilCongressional Leaders Form Task Force to Counter Project 2025 and Defend DemocracySign the Petition to Reject Project 2025Sign the Petition Urging Congress to Pass the Equality ActSupport the Show.Get Your Merch

ABC's Martha Raddatz tours the newly reopened “floating pier” off the Gaza coastline, as the United Nations considers pausing aid shipments. Israel's highest court strikes down a rule that allows ultra-Orthodox Jewish men to avoid serving in the military. And 20 years after its legal beginnings, LGBTQ Americans contemplate the future of same-sex marriage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court is about to release another batch of rulings from the radical right majority. How will the lives of everyday Americans be impacted this time? Are we moving backwards in the battle to protect the rights of LGBTQ Americans?Plus- Thom reads from 'RIP GOP', a book by Stan GreenbergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans for the first time in 2023. In state houses across the country, we are seeing legislation that targets the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people. Kelley Robinson discusses how these attacks are part of a broader antidemocratic movement in the US and why it is important to develop a more inclusive culture for our democracy. Kelley Robinson is the president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Prior to becoming the first Black, queer woman to lead HRC, she was the executive director of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. She has over 15 years of experience in campaign organizing, community building, and coalition building for society's most underserved populations. She is also a Kettering Foundation Senior Fellow. Links: https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/we-show-up https://time.com/6964843/kelley-robinson/

Josh Hammer (5:48)- Over the weekend 4 Israeli hostages were rescued by the IDF. An article at the Associated Press asks what the release of 4 hostages and the killing of hundreds of Palestinians means for future truce talks between Israel and Palestine? Dave Williams (17:56)- With June comes Pride month. The Colorado GOP called for Pride flags to be burned and described LGBTQ Americans as “Godless Groomers” in a fundraising email. State Republican Dave Williams signed off on this email and he joins us to discuss Jenna Ellis (26:19)- Alvin Bragg refuses to testify before the House of the Donald Trump Trial until after the July 11 sentencing. In a letter he stated that participating in a public hearing could be “potentially terminal” to “protecting the fair administration of justice”. John Cardillo (32:33)- The latest Quinnipiac Poll said less than one week after the former president's conviction, Donald Trump has a slight lead on Joe Biden in the battleground state of Georgia. Meanwhile the DNC launched its first billboard boasting Trump as a convict. Robert Salvador (42:20)- “Miss AI” is a beauty pageant that will feature models created using artificial intelligence. This comes on the heels of some controversial winners in other pageants. What is the purpose of an AI beauty pageant?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nope. It’s not just your imagination. The Biden administration has been on a roll to finalize several regulations — from changes at nursing homes and updates to Title IX to health care protections for transgender people. Kimberly explains what’s really behind the mad dash. Also, Kai is back with a reminder: Don’t sleep on the foreign exchange market, folks! And we’ll smile about the tales of two cats. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Biden administration strengthens health care protections for LGBTQ+ Americans” from The 19th News “Congressional Review Act Threat Looms Over Biden Administration Rulemakings” from Inside Privacy “A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World”from The New York Times “Japan Intervenes After Yen Slides Against the Dollar” from The Wall Street Journal “Nebraska’s “Capitol Cat” brings paw-sitivity to politics” from USA Today “Stowaway Cat Gets From Utah to California in Amazon Returns Package” from The New York Times We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Nope. It’s not just your imagination. The Biden administration has been on a roll to finalize several regulations — from changes at nursing homes and updates to Title IX to health care protections for transgender people. Kimberly explains what’s really behind the mad dash. Also, Kai is back with a reminder: Don’t sleep on the foreign exchange market, folks! And we’ll smile about the tales of two cats. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Biden administration strengthens health care protections for LGBTQ+ Americans” from The 19th News “Congressional Review Act Threat Looms Over Biden Administration Rulemakings” from Inside Privacy “A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World”from The New York Times “Japan Intervenes After Yen Slides Against the Dollar” from The Wall Street Journal “Nebraska’s “Capitol Cat” brings paw-sitivity to politics” from USA Today “Stowaway Cat Gets From Utah to California in Amazon Returns Package” from The New York Times We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Nope. It’s not just your imagination. The Biden administration has been on a roll to finalize several regulations — from changes at nursing homes and updates to Title IX to health care protections for transgender people. Kimberly explains what’s really behind the mad dash. Also, Kai is back with a reminder: Don’t sleep on the foreign exchange market, folks! And we’ll smile about the tales of two cats. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Biden administration strengthens health care protections for LGBTQ+ Americans” from The 19th News “Congressional Review Act Threat Looms Over Biden Administration Rulemakings” from Inside Privacy “A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World”from The New York Times “Japan Intervenes After Yen Slides Against the Dollar” from The Wall Street Journal “Nebraska’s “Capitol Cat” brings paw-sitivity to politics” from USA Today “Stowaway Cat Gets From Utah to California in Amazon Returns Package” from The New York Times We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

This week, we're celebrating Darwin's Week! The FFRF's update includes the removal of a Ten Commandments display from a county courthouse in Kentucky. Regina and Monica rant about public outbursts of demon obsession. And Sam and Beneil bring us the second part of the Falsehood of Moderation.   Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, AudioCoffee, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and geoffharvey, for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World A Vital Fossil for the Evolution of Early Reptiles Might be Partially Forged | Discover Magazine FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) The Rant https://www.foxnews.com/us/flight-descends-chaos-possessed-woman-begins-screaming-jumping-over-seats-theres-real-devil?fbclid=IwAR2Tuq1i_H4ZQ3n5pqAHnKctvEgIucvqJt2g3nAXjs8WzycJAYfL3hSe5JI https://www.fox4news.com/news/lady-on-plane-not-real-tiffany-gomas?fbclid=IwAR1WViMf4sX07j7JmYYnqekGPempushK_D7anUXLVuJvqV3SULltyiUbrlM The Falsehood of Moderation 2 Religious quotes and news – January 28, 2024 (timesofmalta.com) Millions of LGBTQ Americans have religious trauma. Psychiatrists want to help (nbcnews.com) Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

Religious trauma still haunts millions of LGBTQ AmericansNBC News, By Spencer Macnaughton, on Jan 28, 2024https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-health-and-wellness/millions-lgbtq-americans-religious-trauma-psychiatrists-want-help-rcna135728The panel engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on religious trauma and its impact on the LGBTQ community. The conversation delves deep into the personal narratives of individuals who have experienced the intersection of religious and political challenges, shedding light on the struggles faced by this marginalized group.Despite affecting a significant portion of the US population, LGBTQ issues in the context of religious trauma remain understudied, as highlighted by the speakers. They explore how legislative changes and societal shifts contribute to the complex landscape of personal and political battles. Throughout the episode, the panelists aim to unravel the intricacies of religious trauma, offering insight into the statistics, struggles, and evolving dynamics surrounding this pressing issue.The Non-Prophets episode 23.06.2 on February 12th, 2024 with Kelley Laughlin, Blatant Atheist, Phoebe Rose, and Infidel64.

Why legacy admissions at our nation's colleges and universities are facing renewed challenge. And combating pseudoscience targeting LGBTQ Americans. All that, and more!

Kevin Jennings is the CEO of Lambda Legal, the nation's preeminent legal advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals and those with HIV/AIDS. We cover the roots of the struggle over the past fifty years, progress for marriage equality, and the new challenges as Americans consider issues of equality and bias for transgender people. 00:26 The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Rights in America 06:51 The Legal Landscape for LGBTQ+ Americans from 1970s to 2000 10:29 The Journey Towards Marriage Equality 11:35 The Current Legal Challenges for LGBTQ+ Community 19:43 The New Transgender Issue Landscape 32:43 The Future of LGBTQ+ Rights

In the first of two great conversations with GLSEN, Danielle is joined by Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers to discuss the organization's crucial work in this time of renewed discrimination and marginalization of LGBTQ+ Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CORRECTION: Toast mistakenly associated “Prop 8” with Hawaii in this episode, but it was actually associated with California! More on this, and all the other episode details, on the blog: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/is-coming-out-still-a-thing • Toast shares how she was raised as an Evangelical Christian & how she came out • Siena shares how she was raised Catholic, attended an all-girls Catholic school, had many gay uncles and aunties in her family & how she came out • approval of non-heterosexuality in the Christian Bible • needing to re-learn what reality is when you discover you're gay after having been raised in the Evangelical Christian world As of this writing – 2023 – a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans is in effect according to the Human Rights Campaign, the largest organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in America. (https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Anti-LGBTQ-Legislation-Impact-Report.pdf ) You know we generally keep this podcast show thingamajig on the light and fun side, but we do want to make sure you're aware that these are perilous times. Steady On. Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/is-coming-out-still-a-thing LGBTQ+ Americans Under Attack: A Report and Reflection On The 2023 State Legislative Session: Read Here Siena and Toast on Instagram: instagram.com/sienaandtoast If you love cats come to Siena and Toast's web site here Check out some of these related past podcast episodes Pride Month: Good People Celebrate Goodness LGBTQ-Positive Peace, Love, and Laughs. A Pride Month Special Coming Out- Process and Our Stories Pride- Then and Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Washington Post Live conversation from May 10, Chasten Buttigieg discusses the new edition of his memoir, “I Have Something to Tell You,” which he rewrote for young adults, why he thinks the far right is going after LGBTQ Americans and what he hopes for his two children when they are old enough to read his book.

With unprecedented numbers of anti-trans and anti-LBTQ+ bills being presented in state legislatures across the country, Tiffany Woods says it is critical that we stand up and fight for trans, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ people now more than ever. In 2023, more than 500 anti-trans bills have been introduced in 36 states across the country, rolling back decades of progress on trans rights fueled by transphobia, deliberate misinformation, discrimination, and misplaced fear under the false guise of “protecting children, girls and women.” These bills by GOP lawmakers across the country have been focused on prohibiting trans health care for youth, and at least 10 states have already passed such bans. Proposed bills range from gender-affirming care bans, bans on transgender youth participating in sports, bills that bar trans people from using bathrooms that correspond to their gender, and LGBTQ school censorship on what schools can say about LGBTQ people, to drag bans and bans on name and pronoun changes on government-issued documents. Trans youth, who have been the primary focus of anti-trans legislation this year, are experiencing a mental health crisis: A 2022 survey by the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention group focused on LGBTQ youth, found that 86 percent of trans or nonbinary youth reported negative effects on their mental health stemming from the political debate around trans issues, and nearly half had seriously considered suicide in the past year. We will highlight the worst of these legislative attacks and the collective efforts to fight back from communities impacted and the states protecting trans and LGBTQ rights. About the Speaker Tiffany Woods is a nationally awarded LGBTQ+ leader and chair emeritus of the California Democratic Party LGBTQ Caucus, the first trans woman elected a caucus co-chair, and a member the Democratic National Committee's Transgender Advisory Committee. In 2020, she was honored by the California Legislature's LGBTQ Caucus as a 2020 Pride Honoree. She has 21 years experience in public health with expertise in HIIV prevention and trans health and is currently serving as the first state transgender health manager at the Office of AIDS, Prevention Branch, California Department of Public Health, where her primary responsibility is the development and coordination of departmental and statewide programs and trainings focused on gender and trans health education, with a focus on statewide coordination of HIV prevention services related to the health and well-being of transgender individuals in California. This program contains explicit content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump and his minions have big plans should he win the election next year. Trust me, you don't want to know them. At the same time, his documents trial has been set for May next year. That's before the presidential election. Republicans in Congress shame themselves yet again with their attack on LGBTQ Americans. The White House pressures AI firms to implement guardrails and new tools to police itself. And why were Delta Airlines passengers left on a non-air-conditioned flight for three hours in the searing heat?

Thanks to the Supreme Court's opinions, it's a hot trash summer. Francesca and guest comedian Megan Gailey discuss ruling on affirmative action, discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans, and student debt relief being struck down. Then, investigative journalist Bryce Covert discusses how the overturning of Roe V. Wade is negatively impacting young women who are ALREADY mothers. SCOTUS has made sure that only those who can buy themselves out of forced motherhood can make decisions over their lives. Meanwhile Pickleball is annoying the nation and a very timely rendition of "Fuck, Marry Kill" with the many Twitter knockoffs. Featuring: Megan Gailey, https://twitter.com/megangailey https://megangailey.com/ Bryce Covert, https://twitter.com/brycecovert Bryce's investigation: https://inthesetimes.com/article/what-its-like-to-have-an-abortion-denied The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchationroom to get special perks and watchback privilegesTip the show via Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodGet your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First: Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks to Dana Bash about the Supreme Court's decision to block President Joe Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program. Next: United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg reacts to the Supreme Court's ruling limiting protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. Then: Former New Jersey Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie weighs in on the Supreme Court rulings as well as former President Trump's legal peril. Plus: Former Texas Representative and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd responds to the Supreme Court affirmative action decision, as well as some of his fellow Republicans attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Douglas Murray's appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” where guest Ava Santina attempted to lecture him on gender ideology before his show-stopping statement about the real threat against LGBTQ rights; Riley Gaines revealing the shocking details of what it was like for her and her teammates to be forced to share a locker room with trans athlete Lia Thomas in her testimony at the “Protecting Pride: Defending the Civil Rights of LGBTQ+ Americans'' hearing; and HRC President Kelly Robinson being questioned by Senator John Neely Kennedy and having her women's sports facts corrected by Riley Gaines. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Old Guard Pet Co. - Give your dog high quality ingredients and science backed recipes. Don't compromise ingredient quality, your dog's health, or your traditional American values. Go to: https://www.oldguardpetco.com/ USE PROMO CODE: DAVE Birch Gold - Protect your retirement from Bidenflation. Convert your IRA or 401k into an IRA in precious metals. Claim your free infokit on gold and talk to one of their precious metals specialists now. Go to: https://birchgold.com/dave

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 13:59) How the LGBTQ Revolution Game is Being Played: Human Rights Campaign Declares State of Emergency over LGBTQ IssuesFor the First Time Ever, Human Rights Campaign Officially Declares ‘State of Emergency' for LGBTQ+ Americans; Issues National Warning and Guidebook to Ensure Safety for LGBTQ+ Residents and Travelers by Human Rights Campaign (HRC Staff)'State of emergency': LGBTQ Americans given dire warning from Human Rights Campaign by USA Today (Claire Thornton)Yes, We're in an L.G.B.T.Q. State of Emergency by New York Times (Charles Blow)Part II (13:59 - 17:01) Pride Month Seeks Even More Consumer Support: The LGBTQ Pressure on Companies to Corporate Capitulation Businesses that practice real Pride Month allyship will be on the right side of history by USA Today (Kelley Robinson)Part III (17:01 - 23:57) Disney Remakes Spark Debate Between Those on the Left: The Argument Within the Left on How to Keep the Animated Classics “Relevant”The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today's World by New York Times (Brooks Barnes)Part IV (23:57 - 25:51) Digital Media Destabilizes CNN: Chris Licht Steps Down as CEO of CNNLos Angeles Times to Cut More Than 10% of Newsroom by New York Times (Katie Robertson)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Nonprofitnewsfeed.com   Fight Over Phonics Forces Curricula Revisions In Number Of U.S. Schools Lucy Calkins, an education professor and creator of the popular “Units of Study” curriculum used by a quarter of U.S. elementary schools, has significantly revised her approach to early reading instruction, as reported by The New York Times. In response to mounting criticism from parents and educators who promote the “science of reading” and an increased focus on phonics, Calkins has overhauled her curriculum to include daily structured phonics lessons and more rigorous texts, swapping out light reading assignments. The revised curriculum, due for release this summer, also includes a 20-page guide summarizing 50 years of cognitive research on reading. Calkins has traditionally championed “balanced literacy,” which emphasizes thematic exploration and personal choice in reading, over phonics-focused approaches. Her shift reflects a growing consensus on the importance of phonics in early reading education, with brain science and educational policies increasingly favoring this method. Critics of Calkins suggest that her previous approaches have contributed to a literacy crisis in America and critique her singular influence on literacy education, although assessments of her methods' effectiveness have been mixed. Read more ➝   Summary Turned Away and Left at Sea  |  nytimes.com ProPublica Adds More Than a Million New Records to Nonprofit Explorer For the First Time Ever, Human Rights Campaign Officially Declares ‘State of Emergency' for LGBTQ+ Americans; Issues National Warning and Guidebook to Ensure Safety for LGBTQ+ Residents and Travelers  |  Human Rights Campaign   Sponsor: Nonprofit.ist  Request for Conversations (RFCs) can save a TON of time in figuring out the type of project you need done and experts at Nonprofit.ist love to have those conversations. Nonprofit.ist is trusted by over 4k nonprofits and is a network designed specifically for nonprofits like you. At Nonprofit.ist, we understand the pain of finding the right expert to help with your specific needs. Endless searching and sifting through irrelevant information can be frustrating and time-consuming. This is why for 5 years we have built up experts across a breadth of areas for the sector:  Accounting & Finance Human Resources Board Development Leadership Development Coaching Legal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Marketing and Communications Evaluation and Learning Organizational Assessment Executive Transition Strategic Planning Fundraising Technology Web Design Ad Grants    

This week we're celebrating Pride Month! In a time when LGBTQ Americans are facing unprecedented attacks in legislation, on social media, in libraries and schools, and everywhere else, we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate everything they bring to this country. The hosts are joined by Mindy and Lily Freeman, a trans high school student and her mom, to authentically share both their joy and their pain. Personal stories are such an antidote to misinformation, and we're so grateful to both Mindy and Lily for sharing their stories. We're also so impressed by their amazing work with the Gender Cool Project, Project Uncensored, PFLAG, and more.After that, Rachel sits down for an interview with Sarah Kate Ellis, the President and CEO of GLAAD - one of the largest advocacy organizations for LGBTQ people. Rachel and Sarah Kate chat about the importance of representation, the unwarranted hysteria over trans athletes, “parents rights,” and what it was like for Sarah Kate being pregnant at the exact same time as her wife! You can read about her wedding and learn more about “All Moms,” the children's book she wrote with her wife Kristen.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to blended families, school graduations, road trips, and the beautiful diversity of America in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”Red Wine & Blue has been holding AMA events as a part of our Freedom To Parent 21st Century Kids campaign. AMA stands for Ask Me Anything! And on Thursday, June 8th, we're holding a special AMA event for the Gen Xers in our community. So get your 5 disc changer ready, pull on your best oversized flannel, and head down to the rec room with Jess McIntosh for a virtual conversation about gender where you can feel free to ask questions without any judgment. You can learn more and sign up here.We now have some exciting Suburban Women Problem merchandise to share with you as well! There are stickers, t-shirts, and even “Toast to Joy” champagne flutes to rep your love for the pod. You can check it out here: go.redwine.blue/SWPmerch.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

After the 2020 election, YouTube started removing election denialism content. Now, the platform is having a change of heart, saying it will leave up misinformation related to previous U.S. presidential elections. We get into the changes to YouTube’s misinformation policy and what they might mean for the 2024 campaign. Plus, Kimberly and Kai do a little show and tell. Prepare for smoke and fire! Here’s everything we talked about today: “YouTube reverses misinformation policy to allow U.S. election denialism” from Axios “Inside the Meltdown at CNN” from The Atlantic “Pride absent for many LGBTQ+ Americans inside workplaces” from Axios “Most LGBTQ+ Workers Feel They’re Treated Fairly at Work” from SHRM “Are we expected to tip robots now?” from Marketplace “Apple Is Stepping Into the Metaverse. Will Anyone Care?” from The New York Times “Don't judge Apple's VR headset too soon” from The Verge “Learn how to invest — using computer games” from “Marketplace Tech” “Apartment construction is booming, but it probably won't last” from Marketplace “A Florida bar for humans and man's best friend” from Marketplace Feeling Half Full, or maybe Half Empty about something? Let us know! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or write to makemesmart@marketplace.org.

After the 2020 election, YouTube started removing election denialism content. Now, the platform is having a change of heart, saying it will leave up misinformation related to previous U.S. presidential elections. We get into the changes to YouTube’s misinformation policy and what they might mean for the 2024 campaign. Plus, Kimberly and Kai do a little show and tell. Prepare for smoke and fire! Here’s everything we talked about today: “YouTube reverses misinformation policy to allow U.S. election denialism” from Axios “Inside the Meltdown at CNN” from The Atlantic “Pride absent for many LGBTQ+ Americans inside workplaces” from Axios “Most LGBTQ+ Workers Feel They’re Treated Fairly at Work” from SHRM “Are we expected to tip robots now?” from Marketplace “Apple Is Stepping Into the Metaverse. Will Anyone Care?” from The New York Times “Don't judge Apple's VR headset too soon” from The Verge “Learn how to invest — using computer games” from “Marketplace Tech” “Apartment construction is booming, but it probably won't last” from Marketplace “A Florida bar for humans and man's best friend” from Marketplace Feeling Half Full, or maybe Half Empty about something? Let us know! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or write to makemesmart@marketplace.org.

My response to a woman who asked the internet if it was okay to request that her friend return a baby shower gift after she had a miscarriage. Plus, Marine veteran Daniel Penny breaks his silence to say the portrayals of him as racist are 'comical' as he faces manslaughter charge in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. And, The NAACP has issued a travel advisory against visiting Florida as it accuses the state of being 'openly hostile' to black and LGBTQ Americans under Ron DeSantis. Ep.157 - - - Click here to join the member exclusive portion of our show: https://bit.ly/3DzN2Uj  Get 35% of your DailyWire+ membership with code CANDACE: https://bit.ly/3Lhe98A Grab some “Yes We CANdace” merch here: https://bit.ly/3Amm13Y - - -  Today's Sponsors: ExpressVPN - Get 3 Months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://www.expressvpn.com/candace - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RNly1c Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3U5DF4a Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Ug6Thd Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3d9dZ6k

In this Washington Post Live conversation from May 10, Chasten Buttigieg discusses the new edition of his memoir, “I Have Something to Tell You,” which he rewrote for young adults, why he thinks the far right is going after LGBTQ Americans and what he hopes for his two children when they are old enough to read his book.

Hosts Jim and Margery held a Political Weekend in Review at the top of the show to cover weekend news that caught their eyes and might've caught yours. Then, we opened the lines to take calls and texts from listeners to join the conversation. Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joined to discuss her attempt to audit the legislature and her response to Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano rejecting the audit. Inaugural poet Richard Blanco joined to discuss the connection between poetry and civic engagement, how to be a “poet statesman” – he's just received the National Humanities Medal from the White House earlier this month. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price discussed the rise in antisemitic incidents in Mass last year, and a report that nearly half of LGBTQ Americans are young and claim no religion. Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein discussed some of her latest columns, including on Somerville approving an antidiscrimination ordinance to protect people in polyamorous relationships. We ended the show inspired by a piece from the Washington Post. We asked listeners where they put their kitchen goods. Do tomatoes belong in the fridge? What about ketchup?

On today's episode, we wanted to be proactive in having a broader conversation around LQBTQIA+ people in sports culture. Fortunately, the return of Brittney Griner to the WNBA provides us a unique opportunity to discuss acceptance, inclusion and love for publicly LQBTQIA+ people in the WNBA, cultural changes in Griner's 10 year career. Plus, for the first time I can remember, a black, lesbian, non-gender conforming woman is revered as a hero after spending over 300 days in a Russian Penal Colony as a Prisoner of War, and this provides a unique opportunity to facilitate change around the way we perceive gender identity and sexual orientation within sports culture Research for this Episode: Sports remain hostile territory for LGBTQ Americans (theconversation.com) WNBA players model how Pride must extend beyond LGBTQ+ issues - Swish Appeal Rise in LGBTQ+ athletes proves sports culture is changing for the better - Daily Forty-Niner Homosexuality in modern sports - Wikipedia What Brittney Griner's return for the 2023 WNBA season means for her and the Phoenix Mercury Order our Debut Book The Spurs Dynasty: A Historical Account of the Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports. Email takeiteasypodd@gmail.com for 25% off your order CKSAML Productions Subscribe to our new Podcast series. The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty on Apple Podcasts Part 1: The Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 2: Gregg Popovich – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 3: Kawhi Leonard – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 4: What Happened in 2018?? – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify Part 5: The Fall – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify This show is presented by BetOnline Sportsbook. Use Code “BLEAV50” for a 50% bonus on your initial deposit

It has been one year since Russia launched its escalated invasion of Ukraine that has led to hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of Ukrainians displaced, exiled, or kidnapped. We have been covering the Kremlin's genocidal ambitions and how Ukraine has been used as a petri dish for operatives to experiment with attacks on democracy since we launched Gaslit Nation in 2018. This brutal escalation was a long time coming -- and Ukraine knew it, which is why Ukrainians were able to fend off Russian invaders while the West offered only belated and limited support. We discuss what's changed since February 2022, what Ukraine still needs to win, Biden's recent visit, and the geopolitical consequences of the war for the rest of the world. We also discuss the importance of US territorial integrity and sovereignty as insurrectionists here seek to divide and conquer in a way reminiscent of (and often financially backed by) Kremlin operatives. The rest of our episode is an interview with Ukraine expert Yana Prymachenko of Princeton University. From the university's website, “A native of Ukraine, Yana Prymachenko received her Ph.D. from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. She was a research scholar at the Institute of History of Ukraine from 2003 to 2022. She joined the faculty at Princeton as Visiting Scholar in the fall of 2022. Her research interests vary greatly, ranging from the Soviet culture in the 1920s-30s, the history of the Second World War, the memory politics in Russia and Eastern Europe to the study of Soviet propaganda and informational wars.” For our bonus episode, available to Patreon subscribers at the Truth-Teller level or higher, we answer questions sent in by our listeners! We discuss whether Merrick Garland's failures are a feature or a bug, what to do when good causes get hijacked by bad actors, the continued attacks on LGBTQ Americans, the discrepancy between Biden's foreign and domestic policies, and much more! Gaslit Nation is funded entirely by listeners and we need your support to survive. If you appreciate what we do -- and would like bonus episodes and other perks – please join us on Patreon. Thank you! Show Notes: Join Andrea on Saturday February 25 at an upcoming virtual event to commemorate the one year anniversary of Russia's imperialist re-invasion of Ukraine. She will be joining the all civic group "The Media and Democracy Project" for a streamed screening of my film "Mr. Jones" and have a "Q and A session" afterwards. They will discuss the film, what role the media plays in defending against disinformation and authoritarianism - and what we can all be doing to support BETTER media.  Sign up for the event by going to the website: TINY.CC/mrjones Admission is FREE Suggested donation to the Kyiv Independent - as we need to support "media AND democracy" in Ukraine (and here in the US). In Taking Crimea, Putin Gains a Sea of Fuel Reserves https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/18/world/europe/in-taking-crimea-putin-gains-a-sea-of-fuel-reserves.html Imperfect allies and non-state actors: Lessons from the 1991 no-fly zone in Iraq https://www.brookings.edu/blog/order-from-chaos/2021/05/28/imperfect-allies-and-non-state-actors-lessons-from-the-1991-no-fly-zone-in-iraq/  

Tonight on The Last Word: A new Cassidy Hutchinson transcript says Mark Meadows burned documents after meeting with Rep. Scott Perry. Also, a federal judge suggests Donald Trump may have urged his supporters to “do something more” than protest on January 6. Plus, Rep.-elect George Santos is under investigation in New York. And the right wing targets LGBTQ Americans with hate and lies. Joyce Vance, Barbara McQuade, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Jill Wine-Banks, Rep. Colin Allred, Azi Paybarah, Jennifer Rubin, fmr. Rep. Steve Israel and Rep.-elect Robert Garcia join Jonathan Capehart.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. House of Representatives passes a bill to stop a potential railroad strike. Some economists raise concerns about whether the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes are doing more harm than good. Plus, despite being disproportionately incarcerated, LGBTQ Americans find little to no support system upon their release. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Maria and Julio are joined by Jonathan Capehart, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and associate editor for The Washington Post. They get into the Justice Department's investigation into former President Trump and what hopes there are for accountability. They also talk about the increase in threats of violence from the far-right and the role of journalists in framing the coverage of Trump's actions. And, they discuss President Biden's calls to defend democracy ahead of the midterms. ITT Staff Picks: “In fact, LGBTQ Americans are under political and cultural attack all over the country,” writes Jonathan Capehart in this op-ed for The Washington Post. Jon Allsop writes about the media coverage of President Biden's prime-time address on the state of U.S. democracy, for the Columbia Journalism Review.  Mark Follman writes about how violent threats have surged since former President Donald Trump claimed the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago was a partisan conspiracy, in this piece for Mother Jones.  Photo credit: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File

It's pride month – a moment when LGBTQ+ Americans ought to feel out and proud. And yet that is becoming harder to do in an America where politicians are attacking the community through discriminatory policies designed specifically to stigmatize and exclude. Abdul talks about the way that exclusionary policy shapes mental health and speaks with Heather Zayde, a mental health provider who specializes in LGBTQ+ mental health about the challenges the community is facing and what it will take to overcome them.