Are you watching LGBTQ+ rights erode, waiting for the "right" time to speak up, wondering if it’s already too late?
This week’s episode dives deep into the urgent need for everyday action against systemic rollbacks of rights for LGBTQ+ people, especially trans youth. From thought-provoking poetry to recent legal wins and grassroots solutions, this episode challenges passive allyship and offers a grounded path forward.
- Learn what “willful ignorance” is and how to spot it in your own community, relationships, or inbox.
- Discover specific wins and losses happening right now in the fight for trans rights and what they mean for our democracy.
- Walk away with one clear, doable action you can take this week using your own talents to support real change.
Hit play to learn how to rise above overwhelm, stay grounded, and show up for trans youth and marginalized communities with clarity and courage.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Ologies (podcast)
- Campaign for Southern Equality
- GLSEN
- Human Rights Campaign
- Erin in the Morning Substack with Trans Girl Scouts info
- Pattie Gonia Ted Talk
Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!
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