Podcast appearances and mentions of Washington Blade

WorldPride, the largest global LGBTQ+ celebration, is coming to DC. The festivities start this weekend, with the headline events from May 28 to June 8. The Washington Blade's Joe Reberkenny is here with what you need to know from heightened travel concerns for trans visitors to increased security city-wide. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this May 14th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Williamstown Theatre Festival Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Peacock is a veteran, an organic farmer, and a former candidate for the United States Senate. He's also an author who has been featured in 7 days, VT Digger, The Washington Blade, and The New York Times. He lives with his husband on land that he is rehabilitating with native plants and flowers. James Crews is the author of numerous prize-winning collections of poetry. He runs an online writing community called The Monthly Pause and also speaks and leads workshops on kindness, mindfulness, and writing for self-compassion. Brad and James live together on forty rocky acres in the woods of Southern Vermont and they recently co-edited LOVE IS FOR ALL OF US. On today's show, Brad, Annmarie, and James discuss love stories, farming, and how poetry might just be the thing that saves us all. Episode Sponsors Battenkill Books – A local, independent bookstore selling general interest, new books in the Battenkill Valley. The store offers a broad range of books from current bestsellers to the classics, and from history and romance to gardening and cooking, and more. We also have an outstanding collection of books for children. And Battenkill carries maps, gifts, toys, cards, and an eclectic selection of magazines. Stop by or shop online at battenkillbooks.com. Big Hill Books – The happiest bookstore in Minneapolis. Big Hill Books welcomes you to Bryn Mawr, one of the most charming and eclectic neighborhoods in the Twin Cities. As a general interest bookstore, we offer an engaging, inclusive inventory of titles and a bright, airy space for customers to sit, read and relax. Our feline friends, Goose and Addie, are also available for some complimentary lap time. Visit Big Hill Books and help us build a community in which "we all do better when we all do better." Find us online at bighillbooks.com. Authors and Titles Mentioned in This Episode: Love Is for All of Us: Poems of Tenderness and Belonging, edited by James Crews and Brad Peacock How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope, edited by James Crews Healing the Divide: Poems for Kindness and Connection, by James Crews Here's a clip from G.I. Jane that includes “Self-Pity,” a poem by D.H. Lawrence.  Follow Brad Peacock and James Crews: Instagram: @theheartofafarmer AND @james.crews.poet Facebook: @brad.peacock.5836 AND @crewspoet Substack: @JamesCrews jamescrews.net **Writing Workshops and Wish Fulfillment: If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing abroad, consider joining Annmarie and co-leader Athena Dixon for a writing retreat in Italy in September, 2025. You can travel to a beautiful place, meet other wise women, and write your own stories. We'd love to help you make your wishes come true. As of this moment, we only have 2 spots left. This will sell out. Act now and join us! Or for women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, message Annmarie to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do Trump's executive orders do, and how do we fight them? On his first day in office as the 47th president of the United States, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders (EOs) that impact the LGBTQ+ community, as well as many others. It is important to note that executive actions do NOT have the authority to override the United States Constitution, federal statutes, or established legal precedent. Many of these directives do just that or are regarding matters over which the president does not have control. Given that, many of these orders will be difficult, if not impossible, to implement, and efforts to do so will be challenged through litigation. Currently, much is unknown about whether or how the administration or other actors will comply with these directives, and in most instances, rules will need to be promulgated, or significant administrative guidance will need to be issued in order for implementation to occur. These are processes that take time and require detailed additional plans to be developed. Today we talk to our friends Brandon Wolf, National Press Secretary of the Human Rights Campaign and journalist Christopher Kane.  We will discuss the specific anti-LGBTQ orders, what they mean, and how we collectively and individually can fight them.   With co-host Brody Levesque

What do Trump's executive orders do, and how do we fight them? On his first day in office as the 47th president of the United States, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders (EOs) that impact the LGBTQ+ community, as well as many others. It is important to note that executive actions do NOT have the authority to override the United States Constitution, federal statutes, or established legal precedent. Many of these directives do just that or are regarding matters over which the president does not have control. Given that, many of these orders will be difficult, if not impossible, to implement, and efforts to do so will be challenged through litigation. Currently, much is unknown about whether or how the administration or other actors will comply with these directives, and in most instances, rules will need to be promulgated, or significant administrative guidance will need to be issued in order for implementation to occur. These are processes that take time and require detailed additional plans to be developed. Today we talk to our friends Brandon Wolf, National Press Secretary of the Human Rights Campaign and journalist Christopher Kane.  We will discuss the specific anti-LGBTQ orders, what they mean, and how we collectively and individually can fight them.   With co-host Brody Levesque

Send us a textActivism takes many forms, from frontline advocacy and protests to behind the scenes legal work and policy-making to creative visioning and artistic expression. Today's guest In the Den is an amazing human who weaves all of these forms of justice work into her life. Sara talks with activist, civil rights attorney, and poet Sunu Chandy about her life, her poetry, and how art acts as an integral piece of her activism.Special Guest: Sunu P. ChandySunu Chandy (she/her) is a social justice activist through her work as a poet and a civil rights attorney.  She's a queer woman of color, and the daughter of immigrants from Kerala, India. Sunu lives in D.C. with her family. Her award-winning collection of poems My Dear Comrades was published by Regal House in 2023. Sunu's work can also be found in Asian American Literary Review, Beltway Poetry Quarterly, Poets on Adoption, The Quarry, and in anthologies including The Penguin Book of Indian Poets and The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood. Sunu is currently a Senior Advisor with Democracy Forward, and working with colleagues on Democracy 2025. She is also on the board of the Transgender Law Center and was included as one the Washington Blade's Queer Women of Washington..  Sunu is delighted to celebrate My Dear Comrades alongside the book's cover artist, Ragni Agarwal.Links from the Show: Sunu's website: https://www.sunuchandy.net/ Find My Dear Comrades here: https://regal-house-publishing.mybigcommerce.com/my-dear-comrades/ Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Democracy 2025: https://www.democracy2025.org/ Democracy Forward: https://democracyforward.org/Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.org In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality contConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Donald Trump is back. In January, he will asend to office again after running a very anti-"woke" campaign often scapegoating transgender Americans.  Hundreds of horrible homophobic and transphobic bills passed in state houses may work their way to the federal level. And then there is Project 2025. Today we talk to two of our friends who have their fingers on the pulse of LGBTQ activism to find out the path forward for very concerned queer citizens: Brandon Wolf and Christopher Kane. Brandon is the National Press Secretary and Senior Director of Political Communications for the Human Rights Campaign. He is a nationally-recognized gun safety and LGBTQ civil rights advocate, author and dynamic public speaker. He has served as the Press Secretary for Equality Florida, the state's LGBTQ civil rights organization. Brandon also  co-founded the Dru Project, a nonprofit organization that works to empower youth and provide future leaders in the LGBTQ community funding for higher education.  Christopher is the White House correspondent for The Washington Blade.  Also having reported for the LA Blade, Chris is a longtime Washington DC-based reporter covering the White House, having previously covered the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission's investigations of major mergers and acquisitions - along with antitrust policy development by federal agencies and US Congress, high stakes "bet-the-company" litigation, and certain activities by the FDA and US Patent and Trademark Office.

Donald Trump is back. In January, he will asend to office again after running a very anti-"woke" campaign often scapegoating transgender Americans.  Hundreds of horrible homophobic and transphobic bills passed in state houses may work their way to the federal level. And then there is Project 2025. Today we talk to two of our friends who have their fingers on the pulse of LGBTQ activism to find out the path forward for very concerned queer citizens: Brandon Wolf and Christopher Kane. Brandon is the National Press Secretary and Senior Director of Political Communications for the Human Rights Campaign. He is a nationally-recognized gun safety and LGBTQ civil rights advocate, author and dynamic public speaker. He has served as the Press Secretary for Equality Florida, the state's LGBTQ civil rights organization. Brandon also  co-founded the Dru Project, a nonprofit organization that works to empower youth and provide future leaders in the LGBTQ community funding for higher education.  Christopher is the White House correspondent for The Washington Blade.  Also having reported for the LA Blade, Chris is a longtime Washington DC-based reporter covering the White House, having previously covered the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission's investigations of major mergers and acquisitions - along with antitrust policy development by federal agencies and US Congress, high stakes "bet-the-company" litigation, and certain activities by the FDA and US Patent and Trademark Office.

We get a live report today from Christopher Kane, White House correspondent for The Washington Blade. He is on the floor at the Democratic convention. He will bring us the latest on the speakers and behind-the-scenes exclusive interviews, plus news of the LGBTQ+ caucus. Also having reported for the LA Blade, Chris is a longtime Washington DC-based reporter covering the White House, having previously covered the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission's investigations of major mergers and acquisitions - along with antitrust policy development by federal agencies and US Congress, high stakes "bet-the-company" litigation, and certain activities by the FDA and US Patent and Trademark Office. With co-host Brody Levesque

We get a live report today from Christopher Kane, White House correspondent for The Washington Blade. He is on the floor at the Democratic convention. He will bring us the latest on the speakers and behind-the-scenes exclusive interviews, plus news of the LGBTQ+ caucus. Also having reported for the LA Blade, Chris is a longtime Washington DC-based reporter covering the White House, having previously covered the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission's investigations of major mergers and acquisitions - along with antitrust policy development by federal agencies and US Congress, high stakes "bet-the-company" litigation, and certain activities by the FDA and US Patent and Trademark Office. With co-host Brody Levesque

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=7825CANNES, LA MIGLIORE ATTRICE E' UN UOMO... IN EFFETTI, SE LI HA CONVINTI, RECITA BENE di Raffaella FrulloneDopo i concorsi di bellezza e le gare di atletica, poteva forse il cinema rimanere indietro nell'ormai diffusissima arte di premiare gli uomini in competizioni femminili? Certamente no. In nome della fluidità, e della parità di genere ovviamente. Non si vedono manifestazioni femministe contro questa che altro non che l'usurpazione da parte di un uomo di un premio femminile.Ma passiamo ai fatti. Siccome ormai "i generi " ormai tantissimi, e soprattutto non sono mai binari, e ci si può percepire come si vuole e quanti si vuole, a Cannes hanno voluto esagerare. Così la miglior attrice sono quattro persone? Che c'è di strano? Se una persona può farsi chiamare con il pronome "they ", ossia "loro ", perché il Festival del Cinema non può decidere che una donna sono in realtà quattro? Dunque il premio è stato assegnato - a pari merito, s'intende, per non far torto a nessuno, o a nessuna, o a nessun* - a Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz Carlos Sofia Gascon, in arte Karla. Ossia l'attrice che non è un'attrice, ma un attore. Cosa che però non si può dire, al massimo si può dire che "è trans " ossia una persona che "si percepisce di un sesso diverso rispetto a quello biologico ".Dire che è un uomo sarebbe "discriminazione " e noi non siamo persone che discriminano, siamo persone perbene, leggiamo anche il principale quotidiano italiano. Il Corriere della Sera che sulla vicenda mette in pagina un articolo dal titolo «Noi trans siamo persone», quasi si sente la voce incrinata dal pianto, e il tono grave (e si legge anche quello che non c'è scritto ossia "chiunque abbia qualcosa da obiettare, sta dicendo che i trans non sono persone ") Il pezzo inizia così: «Quando muove le mani, porta il polso all'indietro, aprendo le dita in modo molto femminile. Sorride: Le donne spagnole e italiane gesticolano in modo esagerato. Da Carlos a Karla. È la prima volta che un festival premia un'attrice transgender». Dunque per il Corriere è assolutamente normale che una persona si percepisca di sesso diverso, è normale assecondare il desiderio di esser chiamati al femminile e non c'è niente di strano nel premiare un uomo nella sezione miglior attrice, è tutto talmente normale che nel titolo non ci finiscono i meriti sul campo del vincitore, meno che meno aspetti riferibili alla cinematografia, no, l'articolo verte su un'unica cosa, la cosiddetta identità di genere di Gascon e racconta "la transizione ". «L'ho fatta tardi - spiega - nel 2018, a 46 anni, in Messico dove vivo. Ho aspettato fin troppo. Ne avevo veramente bisogno. Mia moglie mi chiese: e adesso cosa farai?». Sì perché Carlos è ma padre di una figlia, di tredici anni. Il Corriere gli chiede che rapporto ha con lei e Gascon risponde così «Ci adoriamo, sono suo padre, sua madre, ma sono anche sua amica». What else? Nel film ovviamente il premiato veste i panni di una persona che, oltre a voler cambiar vita, vuole "cambiar sesso", chi lo avrebbe mai detto. Eppure c'è stato un tempo in cui l'identità non era un orientamento sessuale, meno che meno una percezione e se qualcuno provava disagio nel suo corpo sessuato, veniva aiutato ad affrontarlo. Invece oggi si vuol dar l'illusione - dolorosa - che tutto sia possibile.Anche Repubblica risponde prontamente all'appello dedicando al premio una pagina intera e un articolo dal titolo «Karla Sofía Gascón "La mia transizione è una battaglia vinta Ora sono felice "». Anche loro dove vanno a parare? Sulla "transizione " ovviamente. «Ha 52 anni, la sua transizione è avvenuta pochi anni fa. È stata difficile per tanti motivi, compresi quelli legali. È stata dura, ho iniziato il processo di transizione in Messico ma ho dovuto fare il percorso burocratico anche in Spagna: servivano nuovi documenti per me, per mia figlia, mi sono appellata a tutti gli uffici. Per me è stato un percorso di grande sofferenza. Ci sono stati momenti in cui mi sono chiesta se fossi necessaria in questo mondo, ho pensato anche di togliermi la vita "». Qui il colpo da maestro, fedele ad uno dei pilastri della teoria affermativa del genere secondo cui l'alternativa è tra "cambiare" genere o togliersi la vita. Tertium non datur.E con questo spauracchio, chi ha il coraggio di dir qualcosa? Meglio limitarsi tutti dire che sì, il Re è vestito e sì, Karla una donna, anche perché se fosse un uomo reciterebbe davvero bene. Avrebbe convinto tutti. Meriterebbe un premio.Nota di BastaBugie: nell'articolo seguente dal titolo "X, cisgender non gradito " spiega perché da maggio la parola "cisgender " è poco gradita sulla piattaforma di Elon Musk.Ecco l'articolo completo pubblicato su La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana il 11 giugno 2024:Da maggio sulla piattaforma X di Elon Musk, l'ex Twitter, se un utente scrive un post con le parole "cisgender" e "cis ", in automatico appare questa scritta: «Questo post contiene un linguaggio che può essere considerato un insulto da X e potrebbe essere usato in modo dannoso in violazione delle nostre regole». Ma non c'è nessun divieto ad usare queste parole, ma solo un ammonimento.Cisgender è un neologismo dell'ideologia LGBT che indica le persone che si riconoscono nel sesso a sua volta riconosciuto alla nascita. Insomma tutti noi, eccetto le persone transessuali. Musk dichiarò a tal proposito: «Le parole ‘cis' o ‘cisgender' sono da considerare insulti sulla piattaforma».Musk ho voluto mandare un messaggio ben preciso: la normalità non deve essere ostaggio della grammatica arcobaleno, non deve apparire come una tra le possibili variabili naturali dell'identità sessuale.Naturalmente questa sua decisione gli ha attirato gli strali della comunità LGBT. Il sito Washington Blade, sito di punta di gay e trans negli States, ha scritto a riguardo: «Elon Musk è ufficialmente un pericolo per la società. [...] Musk è noto per la sua transfobia». Il sito Wired, proLGBT, appunta: «X si fa sempre più discriminatoria».La guerra sulle parole e la guerra per riconquistarsi la realtà.

1:09 Pre show Shouts. 3:19 Colby Jansen is HERE.  5:26 Disputed Questions.  9:20 crushing newbs at madden.  14:30 Asian hot sauce is real.  17:48 The AVN Flu.  18:25 Why we couldn't go to XXXOTICA in NJ.  21:09 OF changes the Game.  22:59 First porn shoot.  24:12 How Guys make money in Porn.  25:37 Dad finds his gay porn.  27:32 First Gay hookup.  30:15 Jeff Stevenson sets Colby Straight.  33:55 Being a pornstar is a real thing.  34:30 Mr. Marcus cripples the industry.  40:12 Rugby can be kinda gay.  43:40 Welcome to porn moment.  47:00 Performing is Natural for Colby.  50:48 SOUNDING is finally here.  53:20 4 dominatrix's doing the sounding.  58:40 Giligans Bi-Land is a hitter.  1:08:07 Colby's a performer.  1:09:04 Colby's podcast is coming soon.  1:10:19 Heading Out.    Welcome to the Working Perspectives Podcast Hosted by:  Matt Lavelle and Justin Richardson Featuring:  Colby Jansen Working Perspectives Podcast Links:  https://www.tiktok.com/@workingppod?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/workingperspectivespodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/workingperspectivespodcast-100884222318497 https://twitter.com/workingppod https://linktr.ee/Workingperspectives   Colby Jansen Links:  https://twitter.com/TheColbyJansen https://dot.cards/colbyjansen https://www.instagram.com/officialcolbyjansen/   Beloved Daddy, award-winning adult star, content creator, and mainstream actor Colby Jansen oozes sexuality and has been dubbed by fans and studios as the “daddy most wanted on screen.” He's had a long career in adult and his worldwide fans love his musclebound physique from playing rugby and lifting weights in his free time. He's worked with top-shelf studios, including Kink, Evil Angel, Grooby, Gender X Films, Devils Film, TransSensual, Adult Time, IconMale, BiPhoria, TransAngels, WhyNotBi, TransErotica, Men.com, and many more. Colby has won Top Daddy Performer and Glorious Grizzly—Top Bear Performer from Pornhub, Favorite Bear from the GayVNs, Best Transsexual Sex Scene from the AVN Awards, and Best Gay Scene from the Cybersocket Awards. Additionally, he's been nominated for numerous awards by XBIZ Creator, AVN, Pornhub, TEAs, GayVN, Cybersocket, and Grabbys Awards. Colby has been interviewed by Instinct Magazine, Manhattan Digest, Queerty, Manhunt, and Washington Blade for his adult and mainstream work and was featured in Pornhub's 2023 Bisexual Awareness Week. Before working in adult, Colby was a science teacher, physicist, and a government contractor to NGA. In 2008, he started in adult and eventually left the corporate world behind. He began with gay scenes and was quickly contracted with Men.com. After a hiatus, Colby returned in 2023 to work with studios and has built a studio with themed rooms to film content for his OnlyFans And follow his adventures on and off set on Twitter/X @TheColbyJansen and IG and TikTok @officialcolbyjansen.

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, and Author of Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks and Cons Inside the ‘Ex-Gay' Industry, exploring his work monitoring the Religious Right, fighting for LGBTQ equality, and debunking the “ex-gay” conversion industry._____LINKShttps://waynebesen.comhttps://truthwinsout.orghttps://linktr.ee/lieswithastraightface_____Wayne Besen is the Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, an organization that monitors the Religious Right, fights for LGBTQ equality and debunks the “ex-gay” conversion industry (TruthWinsOut.org).He the author of Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks and Cons Inside the ‘Ex-Gay' Industry (2023), Bashing Back: Wayne Besen on GLBT People, Politics and Culture (2007), and Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the ‘Ex-Gay' Myth (2003).A former talk radio host at Chicago's Progressive Talk, WCPT 820-AM, Besen has appeared on leading news and political talk shows including: NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight,  MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show and The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, CNN's AC360, FOX's O'Reilly Factor and The Sean Hannity Show and Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.He has been quoted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Advocate, Newsweek, TIME, The Washington Blade, Metro Weekly, The Sun-Sentinel, The Nation, and Mother Jones.Prior to founding Truth Wins Out, Besen served as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said.Thanks! Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787NEW: Love In Common Podcast with Frank Schaeffer, Ernie Gregg, and Erin BagwellApple Podcasts: ...

Gay men hide many secrets. It's what we've been trained to do...hide, hide, hide. Yet, this practice becomes harmful the more we do it. It's time to stop the hiding and have a candid conversation about Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse. In his novel, "Nothing Can Tear Us Apart - Shattered," Wyatt confronts head on this epidemic that is prevalent in the LGBTQ+ community and rarely talked about...until today. About Wyatt Wyatt is the author of the groundbreaking “Nothing Can Tear Us Apart” (ethnic, male-to-male romance) series of novels; Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse or IPV/A (domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ community) is one of its central themes. “FRENZY!” is the latest installment in the series. The sequel, “SHATTERED!,” has just been released. A radio personality, Wyatt examines and tackles critical issues that resonate with and impact the LGBTQ Community-- particularly Gay/SGL (Same-gender-loving) men. For over 25 years, Mr. Evans has been a journalist. Print and online media outlets, including the Advocate, Huffington Post, Washington Post, The Gay Male Journal, Baltimore Gay Life, Bilerico, Washington Blade, Kraven, and BaltimoreOUTloud, have featured his work. Connect With Wyatt Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/ You can also listen to the podcast on…

Washington Blade Editor, Kevin Naff is known for best-in-class journalism and coverage of LGBTQ people and issues. He has been with the Blade since 2002, when he took the helm of the nation's oldest LGBTQ news organization. Previous to that, he spent four years at The Baltimore Sun, helping launch the paper's web site in 1996. He has worked as a financial reporter for Reuters, edited a national business trade journal and spent a year in the communications office of a U.S. senator. He graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and holds a master's certificate in public policy. He has written a poignant memoir leveraging his birds-eye view of LGBTQ history through the marriage equality, hate crimes legislation, and  defeat of DADT fights. The memoir is boldly titled "How We Won the War for LGBTQ Equality", but its subtitle is the one to which we all need to pay attention:  "And How Our Enemies Could Take it All Away". Fear not, this is no dry telling of gay history, however.  While unlike the bestseller Spare , there were no penises frozen in the writing of How We Won, but there is still plenty of  "T". From the outing of a prominent Fox News Host, to frantically crawling under tables at the Washington Correspondents Dinner with Laverne Cox looking for diamonds --there are stories to talk about!  And we do! With co-host Brody Levesque 

Washington Blade Editor, Kevin Naff is known for best-in-class journalism and coverage of LGBTQ people and issues. He has been with the Blade since 2002, when he took the helm of the nation's oldest LGBTQ news organization. Previous to that, he spent four years at The Baltimore Sun, helping launch the paper's web site in 1996. He has worked as a financial reporter for Reuters, edited a national business trade journal and spent a year in the communications office of a U.S. senator. He graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and holds a master's certificate in public policy. He has written a poignant memoir leveraging his birds-eye view of LGBTQ history through the marriage equality, hate crimes legislation, and  defeat of DADT fights. The memoir is boldly titled "How We Won the War for LGBTQ Equality", but its subtitle is the one to which we all need to pay attention:  "And How Our Enemies Could Take it All Away". Fear not, this is no dry telling of gay history, however.  While unlike the bestseller Spare , there were no penises frozen in the writing of How We Won, but there is still plenty of  "T". From the outing of a prominent Fox News Host, to frantically crawling under tables at the Washington Correspondents Dinner with Laverne Cox looking for diamonds --there are stories to talk about!  And we do! With co-host Brody Levesque 

Rayceen Pendarvis is an American event host, community advocate, and lifelong Washingtonian. And is known as the High Priestess of Love, the Queen of the Shameless Plug, the Empress of Pride, and the Goddess of DC. Since the 1980s, Rayceen has received many honors, which include Capital Pride Hero in 2016, finalist in The Mayor's Arts Awards for Excellence in the Humanities in 2017, and being named Local Hero by the Washington Blade in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The InterPride podcast series, InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 33rd episode, Russian Invasion in Ukraine, Belgrade Pride, why we have no choice but to continue the work! The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. About Episode 33 Guest Speaker: Kristine Garina (she/her) Kristine is a human rights activist with experience in organizing Prides in hostile and homophobic environments and has a vast experience in the security of Prides and human rights defenders in Eastern Europe and post-Soviet states. Kristine was a co-chair of EuroPride 2015 in Riga. Kristine, one of the founders of MOZAIKA, has been on the organization's board since 2006. She has held the position of chair of Mozaika's board for several years. She joined the Board of EPOA in 2013 and was elected President in 2015. Follow Kristine on Twitter @KristineGarina Want to contribute as a guest? Visit www.interpride.org/podcastcontributor. News Contributor Global LGBTQIA+ News Update By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow InterPride on social media at Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Apple | Google | Eventbrite | Medium | Twitch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interpod/support

Happy Monday! We are talking delivery robots, girl friends that get jealous of their partners gay BFF's . Also, the Senate is voting to codify marriage equality today, but hate organizations are working hard to block the vote. A correspondent from the Washington Blade shares the latest. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ+ community? Plus, the Importance of Trans Joy and Money Mondays!   Special Guests: Christopher Kane - Washington Blade White House Correspondent. Zack Ford - Queer writer and activist based in Washington, D.C. Shawndeez, Ph.D.  - Just finished their doctorate in UCLA's Department of Gender Studies. As a Gender Studies Instructor, they led courses on Trans Magic, Queer & Trans Muslim Feminisms, and QTPoC Resistances. Nadia De Ala - Founder of Real You Leadership, a group coaching program for women of color.

The InterPride podcast series, InterPod, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 28th episode, The World Cup, Qatar, and LGBTQIA+ Rights. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. About Episode 28 In this episode, we discuss The World Cup, Qatar, and LGBTQIA+ Rights with Dr. Nas Mohamed (they/them). FIFA will bring the World Cup to Qatar, attracting millions of fans from around the world. Leaders and corporations have vowed that LGBTQIA+ people are welcomed and will be safe in the country, despite lacking legal protections for LGBTQIA+ people. About Dr. Nas Mohamed (they/them) Since coming out, Dr. Nas has been involved with a very extensive international campaign. He is connected to the larger LGBT community in Qatar and has been working with Amnesty International, the human rights watch, and the international lesbian and gay association to get some accurate reflections and reports on country conditions for LGBT Qataris. This is time sensitive because this is the first time LGBT rights in Qatar are being discussed and there are no reports of what has been happening on the grounds. Qatar's PR and marketing are projecting a tolerant approach, which is quite different from the reality on the ground. There are plans to retaliate post the World Cup locally and support is needed. Dr. Nas is opening the first nonprofit organization, Alwan Foundation, to keep advocating for the cause. Follow Dr. Nas on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Listen in as we hear from Dr. Nas Mohamed! News Contributor Global LGBTQIA+ News Update By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Apple | Google | Eventbrite | Medium | Twitch

The InterPride podcast series, InterPod, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 27th episode, About InterPride's Upcoming World Conference 2022, Hosted In Guadalajara, Mexico. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. About Episode 27 In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Annual General Meeting & World Conference hosted in Guadalajara, Mexico! Learn more about the conference at www.interpride.org/conference. About Andrea Covarrubias (she/her) Andrea is the marketing, communications, and PR coordinator for the Guadalajara Pride and CEO of PuroMole Creative Agency, which works hand in hand with Guadalajara Pride. With more than 12 years of social media experience and more than 15 years of film production and advertising. Listen in as we hear from Andrea Covarrubias! News Contributor Global LGBTQIA+ News Update By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Apple | Google | Eventbrite | Medium | Twitch

The InterPride podcast series, InterPod, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 26th episode, Vietnam Sets New Healthcare Standard: LGBTQIA+ Is NOT A Disease. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. About Episode 26 In this episode, we discuss the new change and its impact on the LGBTQIA+ community in Vietnam, especially regarding conversion therapy. About Phong Vuong (he/him) Phong Vuong is currently working as the LGBTI Rights Program Manager at the Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Environment (iSEE), a local NGO working to advance human rights in Vietnam, focusing on LGBTI issues. Phong aims to build independent, sustainable, and community-led movements through creating new knowledge, empowering individuals and community organizations, and amplifying their voices to stakeholders in the public and private sectors. Phong has been engaged with the LGBTI movement in Vietnam since 2016 through advocacy and social campaigns for topics such as depathologization, same-sex marriage (the Law on Marriage and Family), and legal gender recognition (the Civil Code), and has led iSEE's work on Marriage Equality in Vietnam since 2019. Listen in as we hear from Phong Vuong! News Contributor Global LGBTQIA+ News Update Provided By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Apple | Google | Eventbrite | Medium | Twitch

The InterPride podcast series, InterPod, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 25th episode, Afghanistan: The Impact On LGBTQIA+ Afghans One Year Later. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. About Episode 25 One year after the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, we hear from Ozlam and the radical changes that have unfolded since the Taliban regained control. About Ozlam (she/her/hers) Ozlam, the organizer of the protest in Pakistan for LGBTQIA+ Afghans, is the advocacy officer for the organization Roshaniya. She is considered one of the bravest Transgender activists alive today and the Malala of Afghanistan — as she emerges as an icon for LGBTQIA+ Afghans and LGBTQIA+ youth in Islamic countries and beyond. Ozlam has mobilized dozens of brave LGBTQIA+ Afghan activists to show up and fight for their right to live and be free. Her interview is translated by Sohil — photographer and videographer for Roshaniya. News Contributor Global LGBTQIA+ News Update Provided By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Apple | Google | Eventbrite | Medium | Twitch

The InterPride podcast series, InterPod, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 24th episode, Hong Kong: Suppression Disguised as Security. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. About Episode 24 In 2020, China introduced new national security laws in response to mass pro-democracy protests. The law criminalizes any acts of secession (breaking away from the country), subversion: undermining the power of authority of the central government, terrorism (using violence or intimidation against people, and collusion with foreign or external forces. Our speaker is Jerome Yau, co-founder of Hong Kong Marriage Equality. He joins us about how the national security law has affected the movement for marriage equality in Hong Kong. About Jerome Yau (he/him) Jerome has broad experience in the NGO sector as a communicator and strategist. A champion of equality, he is actively involved in LGBT+ rights advocacy. He was the brainchild behind policy formation at Pink Alliance, and in 2019 he co-founded Hong Kong Marriage Equality. In addition, he has served on the board of AIDS Concern since 2014. Listen in as we hear from Jerome Yau! Global LGBTQIA+ News Update Provided By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Apple | Google | Eventbrite | Medium | Twitch

The InterPride podcast series, InterPod, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 23rd episode, Turkey: Pride Denied — Freedom of Assembly, Speech, and Expression. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. About Episode 23 According to Human Rights Watch, an unprecedented number of young people were arrested and detained by Turkish police at this year's Pride festivities. It was cited as a security risk and the need to maintain public order by local authorities who had banned the march. Protests and Pride events were held throughout the country, including Istanbul's 30th annual celebration. We're joined by Ilgin & Ozan, two young activists and students from QueerAnka, to talk about what's happening in Turkey. Listen in as we hear from Ilgin & Ozan! Speakers Ilgin (he/him) My name is Ilgın, and my pronouns are he/him. I am a student and a member of the QueerAnka student club. Ozan (he/him) I am Ozan, and my pronouns are he/him. I graduated from the Ankara University Department of Radio, Television, and Cinema and am a member of the QueerAnka Student Club. Global LGBTQIA+ News Update Provided By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow us on social media: Facebook (InterPride) | Facebook (WorldPride) Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Apple | Google | Eventbrite | Medium | Twitch

The InterPride podcast series, InterPod, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 22nd episode, Thailand: Freedom Of Expression & LGBTQIA+. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. In this episode, we speak with Chumaporn "Waaddao" Taengkliang (she/her/they/them), the leader of the Feminist Liberation Front in Thailand. While globally, Thailand is considered an inclusive country for LGBTQIA+ communities and tourists, those living here struggle for equal rights as courts continue to postpone rulings in a groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ marriage equality case. Listen in as we hear from Chumaporn "Waaddao" Taengkliang! Global LGBTQIA+ News Update Provided By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow us on social media: Facebook (InterPride) | Facebook (WorldPride) Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Apple | Google | Eventbrite | Medium | Twitch

We're talking about casual sex,  baby! Haley and their housemate Ari hand-selected several personal ads looking for something sexy, passionate, and hedonistic--hold the emotion. The queers who wrote these ads are looking for a good time, not a long time. Listen to us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes!Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast.Music strummed by Omar Nassar. Cover art by Bekah Rich. SourcesOxford English Dictionary, Accessed online July 2022. "Casual Sex" Urban Dictionary, created 2014. Accessed July 2022.  Philadelphia Gay News, 30 April 1982. JStor, Reveal DigitalOn Our Backs, Summer and Fall 1986, stored at Brown University Special Collections, Accessed 2021. Gay Community News (Boston, MA) 1 June 1974. JStor, Reveal DigitalLongLostPersonals Instagram, Dan Low, from 1976, posted on 18 June 2022.  Nuntius (Houston, TX), August 1976. Houston LGBT History WebsiteOutweek (NYC) 28 August 1989.Outweek (NYC) 31 July 1989.The Blade, (Washington, DC) September 1977. DC Public Library, Special Collections, Periodicals, Washington Blade, DigDC (Accessed April 2021).Support the show

Big Sweaty Episode 4 This week is a special pride month episode. Jackie tells the heroic and tragic story of Nicole “Pookie” Lovewine and her partner Detra Brown. Kate tells the story of Hoosier and serial killer Herb Baumeister aka Brian Smart & and the hero that is Tony Harris. Sources Include: Everytown Research and Policy, Washington Blade, WTKR 3 Hampton Roads, NENC, PinkNews, The Virginia-Plot, Ranker, IndyStar, IN Magazine Queer Crime, Wikipedia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever stared at a hottie from across the room, just to let the moment slip away without grabbing their number? Did you compliment someone's floral button-up, just to trip over your words and forget to ask for their name? Don't worry, you‘re not alone! Queers have been awkwardly interacting with each other for decades! Join Haley and their guest Ken as they dig up some missed connections that will have you saying “oh boy!” Listen to us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes!Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast.Music strummed by Omar Nassar. Cover art by Bekah Rich. SourcesMikelle Street, “How ‘The Eagle' Became One of the most recognized Gay Bar Names” NBC News, 24 October 2017Lou Chibbaro Jr, "DC Eagle to close for good." Washington Blade, 5 May 2020 The Gay Blade, (Washington, DC), October 12, 1984 OUT FRONT (Denver), Volume 12, Number 23, March 11, 1988OUT FRONT (Denver), Volume XVI, Number 1, April 12, 1991Berlin Sylvestre, "A Brief LGBT History of Colorado" Out Front, August 20, 2014Focus Point (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 1994-11-17 Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, “The Pride Behind Pride,” MSP Magazine, June 21, 2020Focus Point (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 1997-11-19 The San Francisco Bay times, Sep 1989, Vol. 10 No. 12"Dore Alley Street Fair," BML Videos, August 1, 1981. Hosted by Calisphere, University of California. The Gay News-Telegraph (St. Louis, Missouri), June 1982.Support the show

In August of 2006, an attorney in Washington DC was murdered after spending the night at a friend's house while multiple other people were in the house. After his death, they were adamant that an intruder must have entered the home. But, as details came out about the evening and the scene of the crime, they painted an incredibly bizarre scene. This is the story of Robert Wone. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES 1. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20795466/robert-e-wone 2. Asian American Legal Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Jy4pp43tg 3. Asian American Legal Focus, part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=JrFxchxBYDc 4. NY Times Wedding Announcement: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/08/style/weddings-celebrations-katherine-yu-robert-wone.html 5. Affidavit: https://legaltimes.typepad.com/files/ward_affidavit.pdf 6. The Tribune: https://www.newspapers.com/image/360856201/?terms=robert%20wone&match=1 7. Washingtonian: https://www.washingtonian.com/2010/04/20/robert-wone-life-death-and-love/ 8. Blog: https://whomurderedrobertwone.wordpress.com/ 9. Washington Blade: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/08/19/wone-case-defendants-now/#:~:text=Price%20and%20Victor%20J.,at%20various%20times%20since%202008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters: Come join us for Episode 10 of Under the Bleachers - Say Their Names This week it is Laura's turn to choose our topics.  For our discussion of all things queer, she chose Transgender Day of Remembrance; for our conversation on all things sports, we are talking about MLB awards week; and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer, we are discussing a new frame work for transgender and intersex athletes from the IOC. After that, we share our interview with documentary filmmaker Liz Linstrom. See the HRC Report Dismantling a Culture of Violence: https://reports.hrc.org/dismantling-a-culture-of-violence?_ga=2.193909354.693832313.1637511783-1405988972.1637511783 Learn more about the 47 humans we have lost to trans violence already in 2021: https://www.hrc.org/resources/fatal-violence-against-the-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2021 The IOC news release on its new framework for transgender and intersex athletes (and a link to the full document) is here: https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-releases-framework-on-fairness-inclusion-and-non-discrimination-on-the-basis-of-gender-identity-and-sex-variations Furious: https://www.furiousthefilm.com/ An article in the Washington Blade about Furious: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/11/07/proud-to-be-a-fury/ Watch the Trailer for Furious: https://vimeo.com/547215559 For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/ You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend! Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC's Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music. Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.  

This episode, Judy is joined by Kathi Wolfe. Kathi is a writer who works in both journalism and poetry. She often writes about topics involving the LGBTQ+ and disability communities. Judy and Kathi discuss her journey to poetry, characters she's created, what inspires her, and so much more. She also reads two of her poems, "Tasting Braille" and "Dancing with Martha Graham." Follow Kathi on Twitter @UppityBlindGirl. Photo taken by Alexander Vasiljev. Kathi Wolfe is a writer and poet. She writes frequently on disability and LGBTQ+ issues. Wolfe is a contributor with the Washington Blade, the LGBTQ+ paper. Wolfe was a finalist for the Society of Professional Journalists, Washington, D.C. chapter Dateline award-for her Blade feature "Blind and Queer and Finding Community." She was a 1998-1999 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow. Her commentary has appeared in the "Washington Post," www.pbs.org and other publications. Wolfe wrote regularly for the disability press publications The Ragged Edge, Mainstream Magazineand Independence Today. Wolfe's poetry has appeared in The New York Times, Poetry Magazine and other publications. Last month, her poem "Tasting Braille" was the Poetry Foundation Poem of the Day. She has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and awarded Writers Grants by Vermont Studio Center.  Wolfe's most recent poetry collection is "Love and Kumquats." Wolfe was a contributor to the groundbreaking anthologies "Beauty Is a Verb: the New Poetry of Disability" and "QDA: A Queer Disability Anthology." She was a 2008 Lambda Literary Foundation Emerging Writer Fellow. "Love and Kumquats" Book of Poetry on Amazon and Barnes and Noble "Tasting Braille" on Poetry Foundation's Poem of the Day "The Sun is Warm: Nagasaki, 1948" and "Dancing with Martha Graham" poems on PBS "Helen Keller and Me" article for PBS PBS Documentary Becoming Helen Keller Panel Discussion featuring Kathi Kathi's contributions for The Washington Blade Find a shortened video version of this interview on Judy's YouTube channel.  Outro music by Gaelynn Lea: https://violinscratches.com/ 

Peter LaBarbera is the founder and president of Americans for Truth.--From media to education to politics to corporate America, the LGBTQ- agenda continues to invade our society. It's all about normalizing that which is abnormal as mere tolerance is no longer acceptable. Children in particular are being targeted by this agenda as it makes a direct attack upon God's Word. --You'll find this to be true as you review this edition of Crosstalk and hear Peter LaBarbera as he comments on various news stories that highlight the latest efforts by the LGBTQ- movement.--Here's a sample of stories dealt with on this broadcast---Some states have elections tomorrow. In Virginia, former Governor Terry McAuliffe had an interview with The Blade. He called Glenn Youngkin, the Republican candidate, the -most homophobic- and most -anti-choice candidate- in the history of Virginia. --Peter noted that what's important about this race is that Youngkin began to pick up momentum when the controversy over the Loudoun County school board's radical transgender policies contributed to a sexual assault. The situation involves a boy pretending to be a girl who allegedly assaulted a biological girl in a restroom.--U.S.A. Today is reporting that LGBTQ candidates are seeking office in record numbers this election year, advancing a -sea-change- in the political landscape. At least 410 LGBTQ candidates ran or are running for office in 2021, a 7- increase over the last odd-number election year of 2019.--According to the Washington Blade, the Democratic National Committee has a new LGBTQ liaison. Sam Alleman worked at Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

Peter LaBarbera is the founder and president of Americans for Truth.--From media to education to politics to corporate America, the LGBTQ- agenda continues to invade our society. It's all about normalizing that which is abnormal as mere tolerance is no longer acceptable. Children in particular are being targeted by this agenda as it makes a direct attack upon God's Word. --You'll find this to be true as you review this edition of Crosstalk and hear Peter LaBarbera as he comments on various news stories that highlight the latest efforts by the LGBTQ- movement.--Here's a sample of stories dealt with on this broadcast---Some states have elections tomorrow. In Virginia, former Governor Terry McAuliffe had an interview with The Blade. He called Glenn Youngkin, the Republican candidate, the -most homophobic- and most -anti-choice candidate- in the history of Virginia. --Peter noted that what's important about this race is that Youngkin began to pick up momentum when the controversy over the Loudoun County school board's radical transgender policies contributed to a sexual assault. The situation involves a boy pretending to be a girl who allegedly assaulted a biological girl in a restroom.--U.S.A. Today is reporting that LGBTQ candidates are seeking office in record numbers this election year, advancing a -sea-change- in the political landscape. At least 410 LGBTQ candidates ran or are running for office in 2021, a 7- increase over the last odd-number election year of 2019.--According to the Washington Blade, the Democratic National Committee has a new LGBTQ liaison. Sam Alleman worked at Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

This week we're in Washington, D.C. discussing a disturbing murder potentially amongst friends. We usually cover two cases in the same episode, but since they were a little longer than usual, we decided to make it a 2-parter. Stay tuned next Monday as we talk about another chilling D.C. case. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the capital of the United States. CW: Mention of Sexual Assault, 911 Call, Violence, and Murder. 911 Recording Begins at 8:18 and concludes at 15:23 Be sure to check out Scary Time...if you dare! You may now join us on Patreon or Buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Check out our website www.unitedstatesofmurder.com Sources: Who Murdered Robert Wone, The Washingtonian, The Washington Blade, Medium, Court Records Music from Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unitedstatesofmurder/support

Join Haley and their Museum Dad, Meg, as they peruse some personal ads with impeccable intro sentences that really hook you in. This episode was originally themed "It Didn't Have to Be That Weird," because there are some bizarre adjectives,  fun nicknames, and questionable metaphors.  As one of our young lonely hearts exclaims, "Let's get sticky, witty, and warm!" If you haven't already, please give us a quick review and rating on iTunes or wherever you're listening.Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast.Music written and strummed by Omar Nassar. Icon design by Bekah Rich. Sources, found through Jim Burroway's List of LGBT Digital Archives on the WebThe Washington Blade, November 27, 1998. DigDCPhiladelphia Gay News, March 1976, JSTOR.Southern Voice, October 12, 1989, Digital Library of Georgia.OUT FRONT, Volume XVI, Number 1, April 12, 1991. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. The Washington Blade, May 16, 1986. DigDCSupport the show

Hello! Welcome to Q4Q, a podcast where I read old personal ads with one of my friends. This episode I have with me one of my good friends and queer historians, Kai. Kai and I sift through one of my favorite websites--the Washington Blade archive on DigDC--hosted by the D.C. Public Library. With just a D.C. library card, we can access hundreds of copies of the LGBTQ newspaper, which ran from 1969 into today. So, our location is D.C., but our theme is “lesbians.” We're talking about U-Haul driving, Melissa Etheridge-listening, women who love women who aren't content with just making eyes at a girl from across the bar. If you haven't already, please give us a quick review and rating on iTunes or wherever you're listening.Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast.Disclaimer: the views expressed in these personal ads are not my own. Some of the ads are from eras with very different ideas about race, bodies, and what it means to be part of the LGBTQ community. While I do not take these things lightly and will do my best to address them as I see them, I am also here to make fun of the thirsty, pining, and sometimes ridiculous queer lonely hearts sent out into the world. This podcast features the song “Endurance (Undertail Coverts Mix)” by duckett available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.What follows is the citations to ads in order of their appearance. Please enjoy and feel free to look them up yourself if you're feeling lonely! In order of appearance:Washington Blade, November 20, 1998, print newspaper, DC Public Library, Special Collections, Periodicals, Washington Blade, DigDC (Accessed April 2021)Washington Blade, November 11, 1988, print newspaper, DC Public Library, Special Collections, Periodicals, Washington Blade, DigDC (Accessed April 2021)Washington Blade, November 20, 1998, print newspaper, DC Public Library, Special Collections, Periodicals, Washington Blade, DigDC (Accessed April 2021)Washington Blade, November 27, 1998, print newspaper, DC Public Library, Special Collections, Periodicals, Washington Blade, DigDC (Accessed April 2021)Washington Blade, April 1, 1976, print newspaper, DC Public Library, Special Collections, Periodicals, Washington Blade, DigDC (Accessed April 2021)Washington Blade, November 20, 1998, print newspaper, DC Public Library, Special Collections, Periodicals, Washington Blade, DigDC (Accessed April 2021)Washington Blade, November 27, 1998, print newspaper, DC Public Library, Special Collections, Periodicals, Washington Blade, DigDC (Accessed April 2021)@Soft.butch, Lex, Boston, March 2021. Support the show

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters: Come join us Under the Bleachers for Episode 3 of Season 2 - There's Somebody Out There For Everybody This week it's Gabe's turn to pick the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, he chose gay cartoon characters; for our conversation on all things sports we're talking about baseball's opening day, and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer, soccer fans behaving badly. After that, we share our interview with the United States' oldest LGBTQ+ newspaper, the Washington Blade. If you are interested in participating in the Heroes for Heroes Lunch Project, contact Brent@TeamDC.org Check out Ranker's List of the Gayest Cartoon Characters: https://www.ranker.com/list/gayest-cartoon-characters/eric-diaz Watch the Mexican National Soccer team take a stand against homophobia: https://youtu.be/w0bt2SvCpig Subscribe to the Washington Blade: https://www.washingtonblade.com/ For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/. You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend! Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC's Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music. Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

Join The Husbands (Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo) as we welcome Washington Blade White House Reporter, Chris Johnson to the podcast. You can watch live on FB or on UBNGo.com. You can download and subscribe to our podcast where ever you get your podcasts - or click on the link below.

Last time Chris Johnson talked to Outsports, he was the only out LGBTQ journalist covering the Trump White House,. What's changed now that the Biden administration has moved in? Johnson is an award-winning correspondent for the Washington Blade and a GLAAD Media Award nominee. He's also a fan of Star Trek and we talk about his favorite series! Follow Chris on Twitter at @chrisjohnson82 and on Instagram @ccjohnso82 and follow the Blade @WashBlade @LosAngelesBlade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Peter Rosenstein talks to Jimmy about working for Congresswoman Bella S. Abzug and President Carter, advising different Mayors of Washington D.C., being a columnist for Washington Blade and Huffington Post, leading the fight for marriage-equality in the District of Columbia, and why he waited till his 30s to come out. Music provided by the YouTube Audio Library - Wishful Thinking by Dan Lebowitz.

Ken celebrates the 10th anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell with Doug Wilson, former Pentagon official who played a key role in the repeal. Doug Wilson is a former Pentagon official, campaign veteran, and foreign policy expert. As Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, he played a key role in the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, which was signed into law by President Obama on December 22, 2010. Learn more about Doug in profiles from Politico and the Washington Blade. Read his bio from the Truman National Security Project and find him on Twitter at @DougAZDEDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is almost here.  Election Day 2020.  Trump wants your vote.  Biden wants your vote. The COVID 19 pandemic has made its mark and continues to do so.  Voters are coming out in record numbers, and in different ways.  Ballots already in are totalling 50% of the entire 2016 election. So-- what is at stake for LGBTQ Americans?  Today, we find out. We talk to our panel of experts: the Washington Blade's International Editor journalist Michael Lavers and the Los Angeles Blade's Editor-at-Large journalist Brody Levesque! Listen for all you need to know, and then vote accordingly. 

It is almost here.  Election Day 2020.  Trump wants your vote.  Biden wants your vote. The COVID 19 pandemic has made its mark and continues to do so.  Voters are coming out in record numbers, and in different ways.  Ballots already in are totalling 50% of the entire 2016 election. So-- what is at stake for LGBTQ Americans?  Today, we find out. We talk to our panel of experts: the Washington Blade's International Editor journalist Michael Lavers and the Los Angeles Blade's Editor-at-Large journalist Brody Levesque! Listen for all you need to know, and then vote accordingly. 

A new study published in Fast Company says that 25% of the people polled have had non-romantic "hooking-up" with a roommate or quarantine partner. We call that fellowship. Then, Lasik Surgery is seeing a resurgence as people have money for elective surgeries. Forget the knee or hip replacements, it’s about how you look on the screen! Finally, Kevin Naff, of the Washington Blade, opines about the hypocrisy of Lindsey Graham and his ilk. Google Lindsey Graham and ladybugs—you can thank us later. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1 Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

For the last 19 years, readers of the Washington Blade have been nominating and voting for who they believe is the "Best of Gay DC" when it comes to the arts, nightlife, entertainment, businesses, and more.Majic, who was awarded the title of this years "Best Drag King" sits down with Desiree Dik, DC's Best Drag Queen of 2020, and RIcky Rosé, DC's Best Drag King of 2019, to discuss what these titles mean to them. They also explore topics such as drag culture, the power of individuality, and relentless work ethic.

Tommy McFly talks to Madonna Cacciatore (ED of LA Pride), Sarah Kate Ellis (President and CEO of GLAAD), Heidi Ellis (Former Obama Admin Official and Consultant), and Tiq Milan (Disclosure on Netflix, Actor and Advocate) about how Pride is being celebrated globally, how to keep people engaged in advocacy, and how we should celebrate moving forward in today's world. Blade Chats presented by Ariadne Getty Foundation. Originally streamed on the pages of the Washington Blade, LA Blade, Tommy Show. washingtonblade.com/pride Follow Tommy McFLY: Instagram: instagram.com/MrTommyMcFLY Twitter: twitter.com/TommyMcFLY Facebook: facebook.com/TommyShowFamily

“Lucy Thinks Ricky Is Trying to Murder Her” (November 5, 1951) Can we do a whole 52-minute episode that is essentially about one single joke? Hell yes we can. The fourth episode of I Love Lucy sure seems like it might feature the first gay joke in the history of sitcoms. And although we are open to arguments otherwise, it’s nonetheless interesting to think that the show that wouldn’t allow its married leads to share a bed onscreen would slip even a small gay joke past the network censors. Visit our new Tee Public store and plaster your body and household with the Gayest Episode Ever logo. The Boy Culture blog’s excellent timeline of LGBT milestones on TV. The 1980 People magazine interview where Lucy says she’s down with the gays. The Washington Blade article on Lucy Ricardo’s appeal to gay men. A compilation of Frank “That Guy Who Says Yes” Nelson saying yes. And if you want to listen to us debate whether the Dick Van Dyke Show ever made a semen joke, listen to that episode here. Buy Glen’s movie, Being Frank. Watch Drew’s weird video art project, GEE TV. Support us on Patreon! Follow: GEE on Twitter • Drew on Twitter • Glen on Twitter Buy Glen’s movie, Being Frank. Support us on Patreon! Follow: GEE on Twitter • Drew on Twitter • Glen on Twitter Listen: iTunes • Spotify • Stitcher • Google Play • Google Podcasts • Himalaya • TuneIn • SoundCloud And yes, we do have an official website! And we even have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This is a TableCakes podcast. This episode’s outro theme is “Slice Me Nice” by Fancy (Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music)

Farley opens up telling us how disheveled his life is right now, which is so so out of character. At (9:45) we are joined by the director of sales and marketing at the Washington Blade, Stephen Rutgers. Farley opens up explaining why he never confirmed the interview and then we talk about when Farley and Stephen met. At (13:35) Stephen talks about running cross country at GW and his application to Rutgers University, and Stephen talks about his experience coming out in college. At (18:09) he talks about running through injuries after college and how being forced to take time off may have lead to healthier running going forward. At (20:50) we talk about his job at the Washington Blade, DC Pride week, the foundation and Farley learns about the freedom of the press. At (26:23) the foundation helps Pacers with a tshirt and then we get back to the Blade Foundation and discuss the Washington Blade some more. At (31:37) June is Pride Month, we talk about some of the Pride activities and ask Stephen how he feels about progress for the community. At (39:53) we talk about Stephens new Great Dane, Alexis Rose. We are back at (43:52) to wrap up the interview and Farley tells us his in studio indicator for a bad question. At (44:52) PTN was mentioned on an NPR story and at (47:08) we talk about a list of father son duos that have each broken the 4 minute mile. At (50:49) we talk about a 5k PR by former guest Keira DAmato. At (1:02:44) Docs recaps his Saturday Night out that was actually a Saturday Night in. We close out at (1:08:50) talking about the London Marathon although Docs thinks we are talking about the Berlin Marathon.

It's summertime, but school is in session with today's panel, folks! Last week, the Supreme Court handed down a historic ruling on Title VII, which now provides employment protections to LGBTQ+ people. But what does that actually mean? That's the focus of today's panel featuring Joshua Matz, Partner at Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLC, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown Law School, Rev. Irene Monroe, Educator, Host of All Rev'd Up on WGBH in Boston, and Rick Rosendall, Columnist at the Washington Blade. Joshua Matz wrote a legal brief, along with Professor Larry Tribe of Harvard Law School, where they argued that this case is actually simple if you apply the plain text of the Civil Rights Act directly to the facts of the case, as you'll inevitably reach the conclusion--and that they did. Though the ruling is a huge step forward, the panelists agree this is one small piece of a larger push for equality. And as Rev. Irene Monroe points out, the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation must work harder to center People of Color.Executive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Brittany TempleDistributor: DCP EntertainmentFor additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1991, after spending a great amount of time on the Midway ship during his Naval career, Naval Petty Officer Allen Schindler, was miserable after being transferred to the assault ship Belleau Wood. And what made matters worse, after some fellow sailors found out about Allen's sexual orientation, things went downhill for him even further. But what almost no one saw coming, was the tragic event that occurred on October 27, 1992 near Belleau Wood. And the event was so gruesome, it made lawmakers and the military rethink their policies in the years afterwards. 90s Crime Time Official Website-https://www.90scrimetime.com/How do you like the show so far? No matter what you think, please drop a rating and review! I'd love to know what you feel about 90s Crime Time!Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/90scrimetime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/90sCrimeTime Tumblr: https://90scrimetime.tumblr.com/ This podcast's music come from Epidemic Sound- https://www.epidemicsound.com/News Sources1. New York Times- https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/12/magazine/what-the-navy-taught-allen-schindler-s-mother.html2. Chicago Tribune- https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-08-29-9408290188-story.ht3. Washington Blade- https://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/11/10/new-details-surface-in-1992-murder-of-gay-sailor/ 4. Los Angeles Times- https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-09-mn-1001-story.html 5. Out.com- https://www.out.com/news-opinion/2015/11/11/new-details-emerge-brutal-1992-murder-gay-sailor-allen-schindler6. Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1993/05/27/sailor-given-life-sentence-for-murder/2cdc3f8a-4abb-4836-be94-f7a5b8d891e7/7. UPI- https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/02/03/Sailor-faces-court-martial-in-murder-of-homosexual-shipmate/8175728715600/8. Carnegie Mellon- (The New Republic)- https://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/user/scotts/ftp/bulgarians/alan-schindler.html9. Esquire Magazine (Chip Brown.net)- https://www.chipbrown.net/articles/martyr.htm

On this week's edition of "The Sports Kiki," Alex chats with Washington Blade White House reporter Chris Johnson about covering the Trump Administration, the usefulness of daily press briefings and staying objective as a member of the press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yariel Valdés, se formó como periodista en Cuba y poco a poco fue desarrollando su carrera en los medios oficiales. Como miembro de la comunidad LGBTQ de la isla comenzó a incursionar en medios independientes para darle más voz esa comunidad, bastante oprimida por el régimen castrista. Ahí comenzó un a vivir en carne propia al agresión de la dictadura cubana que lo llevó a iniciar un periplo en el que conoció a Michael Lavers, periodista del Washington Blade, su más leal amigo que lo ayudó a superar la prueba mas difícil. Cruzar la frontera de Estados Unidos.

Washington Blade described Alan this way, "Alan Thompson has made an art of volunteering with D.C.-area LGBT groups". Alan's life is an example how to be a better person, live a better life, and make the world a better place. Music provided by the YouTube Audio Library - Wishful Thinking by Dan Lebowitz.

Washington Blade's Photo Editor opens up about coming out, his brother dating his ex, and being the first guy to bring his boyfriend to a school dance in the state of Virginia.

National Polygamy Advocate ™ Mark Henkel was interviewed for The Washington Blade by Joe Crea on December 12, 2003, for an article, published on December 26, 2003, titled, "Polygamy advocates buoyed by gay court wins (Some see sodomy, marriage opinions as helping their cause)." That year, the US Supreme Court had decided the Lawrence v. Texas case, and the Massachusetts State Superme Court had decided the Goodridge (et al.) v. Department of Public Health case. This newspaper is reported to be the the oldest LGBT newspaper in the United States., and the reporter wanted to find out about and report on the pre-polygamy reaction to these court cases. The resulting article from this interview was cited by various anti-polygamists, including by the "Family Research Council" (FRC) more than a decade after the article was published. (The FRC is a Christian political organization that has always been too timid to speak directly with Mark Henkel, but has referenced his work various times. ) Mark Henkel presented the Christian & Conservative arguments, the differences between Christian Polygamy and Mormon Polygamy, and the applicability of the Court cases to UCAP Unrelated Consenting Adult Polygamy, all while knowing that he was speaking to an LGBT audience in that time of 2003. This interview shows how the formal Polygamy Rights Win-Win Solution would simultaneously protect the rights all sides of the debate for same sex marriage. http://www.NationalPolygamyAdvocate.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nationalpolygamyadvocate/support

At the Rage Against the War Machine March, peace activists stop at The Washington Post to speak out against corporate medias complicity in warmongering. The march and die-in provides the perfect opportunity to remember the real costs of war. Headlines: Biden's Syria Lie; Sanders Makes Comeback; Update on Chicago Teachers and UAW Strikes; Elijah Cummings; DC Continues Plan to Destroy McMillan Park; Oct. 19 Activism in DC: March for Migrants, National Network on Cuba and Celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Washington Blade and LGBTQ+ History Month. Voices: Cindy Sheehan, Margaret Flowers, Kevin Zeese, Gerald Horne 

This week, a conversation with Brock Thompson, Washington Blade columnist. He talks about the Stonewall riots, the history of the LGBTQ movement, equality, and his own personal journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xemiyulu Tapepechul (she/ella, @XemiNeSiwayul) is a Two-Spirit actor, playwright, author, playwright, and educator. In 2015, she founded Nelwat Ishkamewe, a Two-Spirit (Native American Transgender, Intersex, Asexual, Queer+) collective of artists, healers, educators, and advocates, uplifting Two-Spirit Nation through art & land justice. She trained at the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, and has been featured on various DC Theatre productions, including Nelwat Ishkamewe's The Cosmic Twins, Protect & Preserve, and Siwayul (Heart of a Womxn). She is the 2018 Champion of the Ask Rayceen Show Annual Poetry Slam Competition, the 2018 "Hispanic Heritage Legacy Award" from the Latino GLBT History Project, the 2019 "40 Under 40: Queer Women of Washington" by the DC Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, the DC Mayor's Office of Women's Initiatives, and the Washington Blade, and the 2019 Engendered Spirit Award from the Capitol Pride Alliance. Host: Emily Stamets (@theemilystamets, emilystamets.com) Original music: Jaclyn S. O'Connor Graphics: Tiffany Spence

HELP OUT WITH A 5 STAR REVIEW ON ITUNES DIRECT PAYPAL CONTRIBUTION WINE CELLAR PATREON MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION WINE CELLAR STUDIO AMAZON WISH LIST An international sorority that passed a policy banning transgender women from all of its chapters has said that transgender women may join. Zeta Phi Beta is a sorority with over 800 chapters and 125,000 members worldwide. This past January, they adopted a new diversity statement. According to a copy obtained by the Washington Blade, the statement said, “An individual must be a cisgender woman” to join the sorority. Now Zeta Phi Beta has sent a statement to Essence magazine about the diversity statement, apologizing for it.

May 18-19, 2019, DC celebrates Capital Trans Pride, drawing together members of the transgender and gender non-conforming community, allies, colleagues, family, and friends for a weekend of celebration, workshops, networking, and panel discussions on a variety of issues important to the Trans comm One such issue is the impact and legacy of the Stonewall riots, also called Stonewall uprising, were a series of violent confrontations, between police and gay rights activists outside the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City. The riots began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 and, as they progressed, an international gay rights movement was born. Today on Industry Night with Foodie and the Beast, we remember and honor Stonewall and what those turbulent days started and produced with several guests involved with celebrating and marking the riots’ 50th anniversary, including: Sultan Shakir, executive director of SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders), an organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the DC area Stephen Rutgers, director of sales and marketing for the Washington Blade, the nation’s oldest, LGBT newspaper, who is responsible for implementing the paper’s marketing, such as the Pride Pils can contest and Best of Gay DC Awards; graphic designer Brandon Skall, CEO & Co-Founder, DC Brau Brewing Co. - This is the 3rd year DC Brau & The Blade have partnered to design specially wrapped cans for Capitol Pride Graphic designer Maggie Dougherty, label designer for DC Brau’s 2019 Capitol Pride Pilsner Christy Wallover, the Newseum’s exhibit writer, in to discuss the museum’s commemorative, Stonewall exhibit. Join us for a fascinating, roundtable discussion.

In this Brothaspeak Podcast #83 we speak to one of the most trail blazing LGBT culture writer/blogger and fellow podcaster around with over 10 million views to his blog. Introducing Ronald Matters. Ronald Matters Ronald Matters is a LGBT culture writer with over 10 million views to his blog RonaldMatters.com. He studied Journalism at the University of Memphis and started the site to share his opinion on things that 'matter' to Black, gay men. Ronald has spoken on panels including the "Black, Gay Men & Our Portrayal in Media" Panel with The Red Door Foundation, "Pride for the Next Generation" with the Center of Black Equity, volunteered at OUT Memphis community center, and does freelance digital content management for brands. Press mentions include the Center for Disease Control's Act Against AIDS Campaign, Black LGBT Power 100, Wall Street Journal, Washington Blade, EBONY.com, Jack'd: #ChangeTheGame Campaign, and QUEERTY's Five Black LGBTQ Blogs You Need To Start Reading ASAP. Brothaspeak Podcast Brothaspeak Podcast where we interview the innovative, the daring, and the bold while providing informative topics for the black lgbt. www.Brothaspeakpod.net NOW ON EPRN (Exquisite Podcast Radio Network) CLICK HERE INSTAGRAM - @brothaspeakpod FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE TWITTER - @BrothaspeakPod

Washington Blade's International News Editor Michael K. Lavers shares the year's top stories from Latin America's LGBTQ community. We'll talk about immigration, elections and human rights, plus what to expect in 2019.

In this episode of Bisexuali-tea, Sasha and Rin talk about being in the closet, queer people in the media, and Sasha getting featured in the Washington Blade.

Today , influential anti-LGBTQ leaders met in Washington DC, at the Museum of the Bible,  as part of a 5-day International Religious Freedom Ministerial.  Their focus was attacking LGBTQ kids and family rights under the guise of exercising what they called “parental rights.” Their strategies include support of ex-gay conversion therapy and opposition to same-sex marriage while challenging the practice of offering affirming healthcare for, especially, trans and non-binary youth.  Speakers included Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, faith advisor to President Trump, and commissioner nominated by Senator Mitch McConnell to the State Department's United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. But our guest, journalist Christopher Kane, was there taking notes for a full report. Tonight we have him exclusively, letting you know the plans of the Religiously Repressive Right even before their minions know themselves. Featuring panelist Brody Levesque.

Today , influential anti-LGBTQ leaders met in Washington DC, at the Museum of the Bible,  as part of a 5-day International Religious Freedom Ministerial.  Their focus was attacking LGBTQ kids and family rights under the guise of exercising what they called “parental rights.” Their strategies include support of ex-gay conversion therapy and opposition to same-sex marriage while challenging the practice of offering affirming healthcare for, especially, trans and non-binary youth.  Speakers included Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, faith advisor to President Trump, and commissioner nominated by Senator Mitch McConnell to the State Department’s United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. But our guest, journalist Christopher Kane, was there taking notes for a full report. Tonight we have him exclusively, letting you know the plans of the Religiously Repressive Right even before their minions know themselves. Featuring panelist Brody Levesque.

The WH was on the defense while trying to defend their political stunt canceling on the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Trump had a party to celebrate the national anthem instead, but no Eagles fans showed up. It's just another battle in Trump's war against unspoken (usually black) athletes. Lots of elections around the country last night! We run them down and tell you what they mean! We talk to Melanie Zanona from The Hill and Matt Fuller from HuffPost about how immigration reform could evolve in the coming weeks. Plus, Chris Johnson from The Washington Blade gives us an update from the White House!

This Sunday March 12th at 2pm EST, we will have the pleasure of speaking the hilarious, informative and handsome Mark S. King.  Mark has spoke with us before and has even co-hosted an episode with Robert. Mark S. King is the award-winning writer and HIV activist behind the blog My Fabulous Disease. He has been writing and speaking out about living with HIV since testing positive on March 15, 1985, only days after the test became publicly available. His writing has been featured in The Advocate, Newsweek, The Washington Blade, and on TheBody.com web site. In 2011, Mark was honored to be included among the “POZ 100,”. In November of 2012, Instinct Magazine named Mark one of their “Leading Men of 2012” for his HIV/AIDS advocacy and writing. Mark made the cover of the June 2013 issue of POZ Magazine, which included his essay, “The Sound of Stigma.” He was also honored to be among the Grand Marshals of the 2013 Atlanta Pride parade. His blog was a GLAAD Award nominee in 2015 and again this year, and he is among the most widely read HIV positive writers in the world.  

Matthew Breen is the editor in chief of The Advocate and the deputy editor for Out. Breen was named Editor in Chief of The Advocate in March 2011. He first joined the Out staff in 2003.www.advocate.com———– Thomas M. Garnet is the owner of his own full time video production company in Miami, FL. Along with his partner of 22 years, he runs also two divisions of the company specifically catered to the LGBT community – Click Click Expose (Gay Entertainment Media) – which targets pageantry, podcasting and internet radio and the CCE Sports Network. Thomas is a former Managing Director of AMC Theatres and Loews Theatres, a former public school teacher and was the field producer for the 1993 March on Washington video which was produced by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. After leaving teaching, management and public policy – he devotes his efforts full time to his passion – which is video production and live web streaming.Kevin Majoros is the contributing sports writer for the Washington Blade and the host of Capital Sports TV on the CCE Sports Network. As an athlete, Majoros is an 8-time Gay Games medalist in the sports of swimming, track and field and open-water swimming.Fund Drive:  http://www.mainplayersystem.com/radio/player/93?size=miniWe’re Making Sports HistoryThe CCE Sports Network is the nation’s first and only LIVE web streaming on-line sports website dedicated exclusively to broadcasting the Gay and Lesbian Sports community. Did you know there are more than 200 tournaments, matches and games happening somewhere across the United States? Every month, more than 100,000 LGBT athletes have their choice of dozens of tournaments that can participate & compete.WE HAVE CREATED A FLEXIBLE AND MOBILE LIVE WEB STREAMING PRODUCTION TEAM CAPABLE OF FILMING, EDITING, LIVE STREAMING AND PRODUCING VIDEO CONTENT COVERING THE BREATH AND DEPTH OF THE GAY AND LESBIAN SPORTS COMMUNITY.The Production Vision1) To create a multi-camera broadcast complete with play by play commentary, on-screen scoring, music, commercials and interviews;2) To create an engaged audience through live chat and live photography updates during the live web broadcast;3) To produce monthly content that will drive on-line viewership which includes news & sports shows, documentaries and instructional videos;4) To create diversity in programming by showcasing a number of different sports including tennis, soccer, hockey, basketball, swimming, wrestling, figure skating, water polo, diving. By the end of 2016, we wish to add volleyball, softball, bowling, rowing, rugby & flag football to the live broadcast schedule.WE ARE A FREE SERVICE TO ALL LGBT SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED BY SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, DONATIONS & COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS.Our Web Audience1) There are more than 8 LGBT national association governing bodies who promote, host, train and advocate for their member sports. Each association has thousands of members, hundreds of individual clubs and dozens of tournaments, matches and events throughout the year.2) With more than 100,000 active LGBT sports athletes (competing in more than 200 tournaments, matches & games) who have family, friends, fans & supporters – the CCE Sports Network has the ability to attract more than 500,000 viewers to its live broadcast & archived content. Expanding to the LGBT community at-large and sports fans across the world, we have a potential audience of more than 1 million viewer interactions through live broadcast, archived content, live chat & live photography updates.WE HAVE STARTED OUR 4TH YEAR OF BROADCASTING AND HAVE ACHIEVED:30 LIVE broadcasts;123,422 viewers (as of 09/19/2015);81 days of live streaming; and568 hours of live web streaming.Broadcast Event Focus and TimetableBroadcast Year 1 – May 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012 — TennisBroadcast Year 2 – Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013 — Tennis, Soccer, Swimming, Diving, Water PoloBroadcast Year 3 – Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014 — Tennis, Soccer, Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Wrestling, Basketball, Figure Skating, Hockey & monthly sports showBroadcast Year 4 – Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015 – Tennis, Soccer, Basketball & monthly sports show – Goal to add: Flag Football & SoftballBroadcast Year 5 – Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016 – Our goal for 2016 is to have Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, Volleyball, Rugby & SwimmingBroadcast Year 6 – Jan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017 – Our goal is to be the exclusive live web streaming provider for World OutGames Miami in Miami, Florida May 26 – June 4 along with providing coverage for Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, Volleyball, Rugby, Swimming, Water Polo & Diving.———–Charlie David:Charlie David has been a host for E! Television, NBC, OutTV, LOGO, here! TV, Pink TV, EGO, Fine Living and Slice Networks on such shows as FYE!, SpyTV, Crash Test Mommy and his travel series Bump which shot over 100 episodes around the world and garnered a Hugo Television award. He has appeared as musical guest on VH1, BBC, CBS’s The Early Show, and dozens of radio shows.In 2005 Out Magazine recognized Charlie in the ‘Out 100’ at their gala in New York. In 2007 the Philadelphia Film Society awarded Charlie with their Rising Star Award. In 2008 the Festival del Sol in Gran Canaria awarded their Best Male Actor Award to Charlie and the male cast of A Four Letter Word. Formerly in a rock band… okay, actually it was a boy band, Charlie opened for Destiny’s Child, Pink, Snoop Dogg, Rick Springfield and Black Eyed Peas.A love of storytelling led Charlie to start Border2Border Entertainment Inc., a production company whose film and television credits include Mulligans, Judas Kiss, I’m a Stripper (series), Studlebrity and Positive Youth. Border2Border Entertainment’s films have been licensed to Showtime, Super Channel, HBO Canada, MTV/LOGO, Sundance Channel, Condé Nast Entertainment, Discovery Networks, The Movie Network, Movie Central, Encore Avenue, and OutTV in North America as well as finding a worldwide audience through international distribution partners.He is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and his current passions include motorcycle cruises, high adrenaline encounters with wildlife, SCUBA diving and sports. He resides in Toronto and Montréal, Canada when he’s not living out of a suitcase. Element Twenty TwoPresentsARed Headed RevolutionProductionPaternity LeaveDirected by Matt RiddlehooverWritten by Matt Riddlehoover and Dustin TittlePublicityElement Twenty Twofilm@elementtwentytwo.comSales RepresentationBorder2Border Entertainmentinfo@border2border.caPATERNITY LEAVEStarringGreg JACOB YORKKen CHARLIE DAVIDThomas CHRIS SALVATORECo-StarringAlex RAFAEL SOCHAKOVConnie REBECCA LINESDr. Elliot SUSANNAH DEVEREUXFilmmakersWriter/Director MATT RIDDLEHOOVERCo-Writer DUSTIN TITTLEProducerExecutive ProducerCo-Executive ProducerAssociate ProducersDirector of PhotographyProduction DesignerEditorStill PhotographyCAMERON MCCASLANDDAVID PETERSMICHAEL PERRINEJASMINE MCATEEJONATHAN OWLUCA RACITIJOSH ICKESLORI PURYEARMIRANDA MEGILLETHAN JAMESPATERNITY LEAVESynopsisMatt Riddlehoover’s Paternity Leave is a romantic comedy about Greg (JacobYork), Ken (Charlie David), and a moment of passion on the eve of their fouryear anniversary that changes the course of their lives forever.Greg begins feeling nauseated, fatigued, moody and – most unfortunately –fat. At his wit’s end and Ken’s insistence, he sees a doctor who’s stumped andrefers the couple to a specialist. To everyone’s amazement, Greg is pregnant.Shock, stress, and fear settle in, and Greg’s relationship gets put to theultimate test.Co-starring Chris Salvatore (Eating Out: All You Can Eat, Drama Camp, TheOpen Weekend), Paternity Leave poses a modern answer to the age oldquestion: “Are we ready to be parents?”About the Production“What Paternity Leave does,” co-writer Dustin Tittle explains, “is co-opt thetraditional family and some of its roles. There’s a total blurring of the linesand it’s easy to forget it’s about two men – it’s about two people.”“When I first read the script, I laughed so much,” actor Charlie David recalls.“It’s such a wild and fun concept… Obviously, we live in a world where theidea of having babies isn’t out of the norm – but two dudes doing it is veryout of the norm. And yet, it also largely mirrors the reality of where we are…looking at gay marriage and adoption and surrogacy. It’s very relevant.”Shot in seven days, principal photography of the film began on September 1,2014 – Labor Day – in Nashville, TN. It made its world premiere at theNashville Film Festival on April 19, 2015, and its West Coast premiere atFilmOut San Diego on May 30, 2015.PATERNITY LEAVEAbout the CastJacob York (Greg), a native of Benton, KY, moved to Atlanta, GA sevenyears ago to participate in the Shakespeare Tavern’s Apprentice Program.Some of his roles include Macbeth (The Atlanta Shakespeare Company),Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest (Tennessee RepertoryTheatre), Bennett Riggs in Angry Fags (7 Stages), Tubbs in Middle School:The Musical (Alliance Theatre), and Tom in Fat Pig (Aurora Theatre). Inaddition to acting, Jacob is a playwright whose first show, Homers,premiered at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre & Conservatory in early 2015.Charlie David (Ken) is an actor and filmmaker, perhaps best known for hisrole on the LGBT horror series, Dante’s Cove. His feature film acting creditsinclude A Four Letter Word, Mulligans, 2 Frogs in the West, Judas Kiss, andMore Scenes from a Gay Marriage. He has also worked as a host on anumber of TV shows, like F.Y.E!, SpyTV, Bump!, and Crash Test Mommy.More recently, he has produced and directed a number of acclaimeddocumentary features, including Positive Youth, I’m a Porn Star, and I’m aStripper.Chris Salvatore (Thomas) is a singer/songwriter and actor. After graduatingfrom The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2008, Chris made hisfeature film debut in Eating Out: All You Can Eat, a romantic comedydirected by Q. Allan Brocka. He then went on to star in two successfulsequels to Eating Out, both of which premiered on Logo in 2011. Chrisrecently appeared on stage in an original play, Pieces, which received ravereviews from New York critics during its sold-out run. His music has beenfeatured on MTV and is now available through iTunes and other onlinestores.PATERNITY LEAVEWriter-Director Matt RiddlehooverPaternity Leave 2015/director, screenwriterFilmOut Audience Award nominee, Best FeatureFilmOut Audience Award nominee, Best ScreenplayMore Scenes from 2014/director, screenwriter, actora Gay Marriage TLA Gaybie nominee (& winner), Best Gay ComedyTLA Gaybie nominee (& winner), Best DirectorTLA Gaybie nominee (& winner), Best Lead ActorWest Hollywood 2013/director, screenwriter, actorMotel TLA Gaybie nominee, Best Gay ComedyScenes from a 2012/director, screenwriter, actorGay Marriage TLA Gaybie nominee, Best Gay ComedyGaze 2010/director(documentary) TLA Gaybie nominee, Best Gay DocumentaryBookends 2008/director, screenwriter, actorTo a Tee 2006/director, screenwriter, actorReading Into It 2005/director, screenwriter, actor(short)PATERNITY LEAVEAbout the FilmmakersMatt Riddlehoover (writer/director) is an award-winning, Nashville-basedfilmmaker. His work has appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien,Out.com, and in Filmmaker Magazine. He is married to Dustin Tittle, aNashville native and co-writer of Paternity Leave. They have two cats; one ofwhom is very sweet.Dustin Tittle (co-writer) was raised in the open sewer called “the musicindustry,” where he learned from a young age to take as few things seriouslyas possible. A published writer, Dustin’s wit miraculously disappears duringany and all attempts to “try to write,” so most of his contributions to PaternityLeave have been the result of impromptu one-liners written without hisknowledge but with his permission.Cameron McCasland (producer) is a filmmaker whose work has garneredawards at Crossroads Film Festival, Worldfest Houston, Fearless FilmFestival, as well as a special humanitarian award from the Rondo HattonClassic Horror Film Board, and five Emmy nominations.Josh Ickes (director of photography) is a premiere cinematographerspecializing in the phantom camera, high end car rigs, and steadicamoperation. He has photographed several film, television, live concert andspecial event productions for clients like Honda and Verizon. Ickes has alsolensed Olympic athletes, country music superstars, and rock ‘n’ roll legends.Miranda Megill (editor) is a Nashville-based film editor and sound designer.Paternity Leave marks her fifth collaboration with Matt Riddlehoover.Ethan James (still photography) is a published photographer whose imageshave appeared in magazine and book publications nationally and across theseas (Brazil, Australia, London, Germany, etc.).PATERNITY LEAVEReviews“Paternity Leave might be the world’s funniest‘gaymantic’ comedy… it is hilarious through and through.The entire cast is superb… the writing is so crisp.”-Timothy Rawles, San Diego Gay & Lesbian News“…a laugh-filled film about the ups and downsa pending newborn would add to any relationship.”-Jonathan Pinkerton, Examiner.com“Satiric, yet heartfelt… well worth seeing.”-Brad Hart, Rage Monthly“A little bundle of cinematic joy…it’s a labor of love, laughter, and a few tears.”-Kansas City LGBT Film Festival“If you’re looking for LGBT comedy…Paternity Leave is your pick.”-James Grady, Out & About Newspaper

Kathi Wolfe is a poet and writer. Wolfe's most recent collection, The Uppity Blind Girl Poems, winner of the 2014 Stonewall Chapbook Competition, was published by BrickHouse Books in 2015. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Wordgathering, Gargoyle, Poetry Magazine, and other publications. In 2013, Finishing Line Press published Wolfe's poetry chapbook The Green Light. Her collection Helen Takes the Stage: The Helen Keller Poems was published by Pudding House in 2008. She was a 2008 Lambda Literary Foundation Emerging Writer Fellow. Wolfe is a contributor to the groundbreaking anthology Beauty Is a Verb: The New Poetry of Disability. She is a contributor to the Washington Blade, the acclaimed LGBT newspaper.David Eberhardt has published three books of poetry: The Tree Calendar, Blue Running Lights, and Poems from the Website, Poetry in Baltimore.He is at work on amemoir:For All the Saints. As a peace protester, Dave was incarcerated at Lewisburg Federal Prison in 1970 for 21 months for pouring blood on draft files with Father Philip Berrigan and two others to protest the Vietnam War. He is retired after 33 years of work as a Director of Offender Aid and Restoration at the Baltimore City Jail.Gregg Mosson is the author of two books of poetry, Questions of Fire and Season of Flowers and Dust. From 2003 through 2010, he founded and edited the magazine Poems Against War: a Journal, which published seven issues and remains archived online at www.poemsagainstwar.com. He is a former reporter and commentator whose work has appeared in The Cincinnati Review, The Baltimore Sun, The Oregonian, The Baltimore Review, and The Futurist. His poetry has appeared in many small-press journals. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, he has taught both at Johns Hopkins and at the University of Baltimore. He is a former contributing poetry editor at The Baltimore Review. In Cleveland, full of love and kumquats, we leave our favorite Chinese place. "You should watch her! She might fall!" a prune-faced woman growls. I do and I enjoy it, you whisper.--from “Love and Kumquats” by Kathi Wolfe (previously published in the Potomac Review and Wordgathering) O this world of sad disappearances- another species gone today, I felt it Slipping- I don't think I can do without the great apes!- militias filtering through The forests-  paws sold for rifles, mountains silver moon lit- silver back Paws made into ash trays[....]--from "Great Apes" by David Eberhardt                               [...H]e speaks his poetry before sixteen people on a Sunday, and the words quiver like a finger sliding along a razor, back-and-forth from rage to care . . . care to rage . . . rage to care.--from "Unknown Soldier (for David Eberhardt)" by Gregg Mosson  Recorded On: Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Kathi Wolfe is a poet and writer. Wolfe's most recent collection, The Uppity Blind Girl Poems, winner of the 2014 Stonewall Chapbook Competition, was published by BrickHouse Books in 2015. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Wordgathering, Gargoyle, Poetry Magazine, and other publications. In 2013, Finishing Line Press published Wolfe's poetry chapbook The Green Light. Her collection Helen Takes the Stage: The Helen Keller Poems was published by Pudding House in 2008. She was a 2008 Lambda Literary Foundation Emerging Writer Fellow. Wolfe is a contributor to the groundbreaking anthology Beauty Is a Verb: The New Poetry of Disability. She is a contributor to the Washington Blade, the acclaimed LGBT newspaper.David Eberhardt has published three books of poetry: The Tree Calendar, Blue Running Lights, and Poems from the Website, Poetry in Baltimore.He is at work on amemoir:For All the Saints. As a peace protester, Dave was incarcerated at Lewisburg Federal Prison in 1970 for 21 months for pouring blood on draft files with Father Philip Berrigan and two others to protest the Vietnam War. He is retired after 33 years of work as a Director of Offender Aid and Restoration at the Baltimore City Jail.Gregg Mosson is the author of two books of poetry, Questions of Fire and Season of Flowers and Dust. From 2003 through 2010, he founded and edited the magazine Poems Against War: a Journal, which published seven issues and remains archived online at www.poemsagainstwar.com. He is a former reporter and commentator whose work has appeared in The Cincinnati Review, The Baltimore Sun, The Oregonian, The Baltimore Review, and The Futurist. His poetry has appeared in many small-press journals. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, he has taught both at Johns Hopkins and at the University of Baltimore. He is a former contributing poetry editor at The Baltimore Review. In Cleveland, full of love and kumquats, we leave our favorite Chinese place. "You should watch her! She might fall!" a prune-faced woman growls. I do and I enjoy it, you whisper.--from “Love and Kumquats” by Kathi Wolfe (previously published in the Potomac Review and Wordgathering) O this world of sad disappearances- another species gone today, I felt it Slipping- I don't think I can do without the great apes!- militias filtering through The forests-  paws sold for rifles, mountains silver moon lit- silver back Paws made into ash trays[....]--from "Great Apes" by David Eberhardt                               [...H]e speaks his poetry before sixteen people on a Sunday, and the words quiver like a finger sliding along a razor, back-and-forth from rage to care . . . care to rage . . . rage to care.--from "Unknown Soldier (for David Eberhardt)" by Gregg Mosson  

Michael Lavers, staff writer for the Washington Blade, on the attack at the gay pride parade in Jerusalem, and other current LGBTQ headlines. A past interview with the first openly transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox John Zipperer of the Commonwealth Club co-hosts.

Appearing during the 40th anniversary of Capital Pride, an annual LGBT festival in Washington, D.C., Washington Blade editor Kevin Naff and senior news writer Lou Chibbaro Jr. talk about the history of the newspaper and its award-winning coverage of the LGBT community.

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MARK S. KING is an award winning columnist, author, blogger and AIDS advocate who has been involved in gay causes since the early 1980’s. After graduating the University of Houston, King pursued an acting career in Los Angeles and appeared in dozens of television commercials hawking fast food and soft drinks. During this time he also opened Telerotic, which became one of the largest gay telephone fantasy services in the country. King sold the company in 1986 as AIDS was beginning its devastation of the gay community. It is this period of time that King brings back to life in his memoir, A Place Like This. King has appeared as a regular spokesperson on ABC News, 48 Hours, CNN News and in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. His award-winning writing has been featured in The Advocate, Newsweek, The Washington Blade, and on TheBody.com web site. King has been honored for his writing numerous times, including the 2007-2008 National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association’s award for best opinion piece of the year, for his essay “Once, When We Were Heroes,” about the early days of the AIDS epidemic. Mark’s video blog, “My Fabulous Disease,” is one of the most popular ongoing features of the TheBody.com, with viewers from around the world.