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Icebox Project Space sign at the Crane Arts studios
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Black Visioning Group celebrates 4th anniversary with art, performances

The collective, which supports Philly’s Black queer and trans communities, is holding an event this weekend.

1 week ago

Supporters of transgender rights hold signs as they rally outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., as arguments begin in a case regarding a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Politics & Policy
NPR

Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here’s how they’re preparing

Nationally, the issue of gender-affirming care for minors was before the Supreme Court this week, after families challenged Tennessee's ban.

3 weeks ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

The history of sex and sexuality in America

Rebecca Davis explores the 400-year tension between sex, sexual identity and prudery in America and how it explains some of today’s political conflicts.

Air Date: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:15
Sarah McBride speaking at a podium
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

‘My journey to coming out was a journey of grief’: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

"I had to give up on the idea that I could live in a community I love, find work that I love, find love itself," the congresswoman said. Listen to the full interview.

Air Date: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 15:07
Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau seated at her desk at City Council chambers at City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council plans to review President-elect Trump’s potential impact on LGBTQ+, immigrant communities

The hearing is designed to review the impacts of a Republican administration and Congress on Philadelphia.

1 month ago

Listen 1:22
People attend a rally as part of Transgender Day of Visibility at the U.S. Capitol
Community

What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past year.

1 month ago

People attend a rally as part of Transgender Day of Visibility at the U.S. Capitol
Health
NPR

What Trump’s win could mean for transgender health care access, athletes

President-elect Trump promised to limit transgender health care access and ban trans athletes from school sports. Here's what that would mean for trans people in the U.S.

1 month ago

Former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines

During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.

2 months ago

''Considering Matthew Shepard''
Arts & Entertainment

The parents of Matthew Shepard came to Philly to remember their son at the Mann Center

Twenty-six years after the savage killing of Matthew Shepard, a theatrical oratorio makes its Pennsylvania premiere at the Mann Center.

3 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law
NPR

Guns, transgender rights, adult content: The Supreme Court begins another term

For the most part, Supreme Court justices still try to portray the court as amicable, but you don’t have to be a genius to see that they are not exactly happy campers.

3 months ago

Gen Z develops new habits - less booze, less vaping, less sex
Studio 2
Health

Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex

Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?

Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:44
Sarah McBride speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Delaware Democrats back Sarah McBride’s bid to become first openly transgender person in U.S. Congress

McBride will face James Whalen IIII, a retired state police officer and construction company owner from Millsboro, who won the GOP primary race against Donyale Hall.

4 months ago

Tamara Russell speaks to the audience at the Pride Brunch
Community

Philly activists, supporters and journalists discuss education, mental health issues and the problems impacting the LGBTQIA+ community at WHYY News’ Pride Brunch event

The intimate setting enabled attendees to have deeper conversations and network with those on the frontlines of the fight for equality.

6 months ago

Listen 1:03
Rue Landau
Politics & Policy

Philly City Councilmember Rue Landau pushing to register more LGBTQ voters

Landau said the city's LGBTQ+ community is growing rapidly.

6 months ago

A decanter on display at the exhibit.
Arts & Entertainment

Here’s mud in your eye: Whiskey decanters warp historic masculinity at Philly’s Museum of the American Revolution

John Wind’s kitschy send-up of Revolutionary War heroes pokes holes in the masculine image at the Museum of the American Revolution.

6 months ago

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