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LGBTQ+ Community: Current Climate

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Celebration of Pride Month has led to backlash nationwide, with protests over certain Pride-themed products and other LGBTQ+ issues. We find out what the current climate is for the LGBTQ+ community in Maine, given the movement to ban books, performances, programs and teaching about same-sex relationships or queer themes.

Panelists:
Gia Drew, executive director, EqualityMaine
Katie Lutts, associate director, OUT Maine
John Cariani, actor, playwright; he wrote the play Almost, Maine

VIP Caller:

Christine Simmonds, Managing Editor, The Courier-Gazette newspaper

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.