In this podcast I explore what rights students and parents have in school, and why the Don’t Say Gay law is not actually about parents’ rights to protect their children, but rather is their attempt to erase discussion of LGBTQ families, history, and risk factors (such as bullying).
Tag Archives: LGBTQ+
The War on Transgender Kids
Republicans across the country are currently legislating to make various treatments for transgender children illegal, even though those treatments are supported by medical professionals, to include the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Endocrine Society, the Journal of the American Medical Association, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the Pediatric Endocrine Society, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the NASW (Simon, 2021; NASW, 2022). Just in the past several years over half of the U.S. state legislatures have considered laws that limit the rights and freedoms of transgender children – even the right to receive medically necessary affirming care.
Interview with Students Alex, Sienna, & Jasmine, Part 1
In this interview, I speak with Alex, a transgender male high school senior, Alex’s pansexual girlfriend Sienna, and Jasmine, a bisexual college student. In Part 1, we discuss their journey to discover their sexual identities, family dynamics, and we begin to explore the current school climate.
My Friend Charlie: A tribute and a cautionary tale
In this podcast I remember my friend Charlie. Kind, funny, bold, and yet carrying the scars of a childhood beset with disapproval, Charlie taught me what it means to be fabulous.
Interview with Bells, a 16-year-old Queer, Asexual, and Gender-Fluid Advocate
In this podcast, I speak with Bells Ross, a 16-year old queer, asexual, and gender-fluid advocate. They talk about their journey, their school climate, and what the future holds.
Interview with Bisexual 9th Grader Nafeeza
In this episode, I speak with Nafeeza, a bisexual 9th grader who participated in two protests of Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill – one of which she organized. Nafeeza bravely talks about bullying she has experienced, including being told to die, and the lack of response from her administration.
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Interview with Students Hailey and Taylor from Winter Springs High School about Florida’s New Don’t Say Gay Bill
In this episode of Creating Safe Schools, I interview high school seniors Hailey and Taylor about organizing their school’s protest of Florida’s new bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, HB 1557.
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Creating Safe Schools: Actions Allies Can Take, Podcast
My first podcast episode, in which I list some actions allies can take to help make schools safer and more affirming.
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Guide to Creating Safe and Welcoming Schools 