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What is queer coding? How about queer baiting? And why is it okay to say queer now - it was an insult when I was a kid! Finding common ground with kids as a parent is tough enough without a new and specific vocabulary - but a willingness to learn about these terms and issues is one of the best ways a straight parent can support an LGBTQ+ kid. We hope that listening in as we discuss these topics can help you - whether you're parent or child, straight or not - strike up your own discussions at home. And if you're a kid who's not quite able to talk about these things at home yet, we hope we can make you feel loved and supported by welcoming you into our conversations.
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Welcome to Queer Kid, Straight Mom!
Asexuality and aromanticism are real, but constantly met with skepticism. On this episode, we talk to our guest, Becca Mellema, about her experiences as ace/aro, representation in media, and her complicated relationship with the queer community.
Holiday gatherings often find us surrounded by family members and old friends who don't see the world the way we do - and that can mean enduring hurtful or offensive comments. While we don't encourage causing big family fights, it is important for your mental and physical health - as well as for the greater cause of stopping the spread of misinformation - to speak up. Here we provide some factual responses to some common misconceptions, as well as some ideas for tactful delivery.
We discuss some ideas for how kids can ask families to use chosen names, and provide some perspective to help parents navigate these requests.
The 2024 Summer Olympics feature some uplifting and inspiring storylines involving LGBTQ+ athletes. Sadly, they've also become a hotbed focus for some of the world's most discouraging anti-LGBTQ+ storylines - and we're not even talking about the Opening Ceremony here.
Ever heard the term "queer baiting?" We're breaking down where the term originated, the ways it's misused, and how even the most open-minded of us fall into the trap of letting our assumptions shape our expectations.
Nothing terrifies polite society so much as someone who is different. Horror movies have always blurred the lines between monster and misfit, unnatural and non-conforming. Join us on this journey through decades of horror films as we decode filmmakers' queer messaging and the human fear of otherness.
Nothing terrifies polite society so much as someone who is different. Horror movies have always blurred the lines between monster and misfit, unnatural and non-conforming. Join us on this journey through decades of horror films as we decode filmmakers' queer messaging and the human fear of otherness.
The 2022 election saw record numbers of LGBTQ+ candidates and some groundbreaking victories. What does it all mean?
Join us as we get to know Zooey Zephyr, representative-elect to the Montana State House and soon to be the first transgender woman to hold public office in Montana!
Even Merriam-Webster is on board! Can we middle aged parents break free from our grammar education and embrace the they/them?
We summarize and rank five LGBTQ+ shows that debuted in 2022.
We break down what it means to own the word queer, why and when it's okay to use it, and why some people find it upsetting.
It's hard to know what books have good represenation and are age appropriate - especially when rampant book bans suggest that ALL books with LGBTQ+ characters are obsene. Here are some thoughts on the bans, and some recommendations for kids and parents.
So many of us have deeply loved the Harry Potter series - whether we grew up reading them or discovered them as adults - but have found the books' message of love and acceptance challenged by their author's transphobic remarks. What do we do with all this contradiction?
Just about everyone has a line of rainbow gear for Pride Month nowadays. Which brands truly support and advocate for the LGBTQ community, and which are just taking advantage of a marketing oppportunity?
Disney vs. DeSantis: is it a marketing ploy, a power struggle between middle aged men, a real attempt to champion human rights - or all of the above?
Friend of Dorothy. Gaypanic. Enby. U-hauling.
Every subculture has its own unique way of speaking, and the communities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella are no different. We'll explore this language, from the secret phrases gay people used to protect themselves in the past to the terms that bond friends in the present.
A Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Lowe
Pride is a big celebration these days - and big business. We discuss the first Pride parades (they were marches), what Pride celebrations mean today, and how the LGBTQ and ally communities can stay in touch with the movement's roots.
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