Isn't It Queer

Jonny discusses the new bi Superman and his on-panel kiss with his reporter boyfriend in DC Comics "Son of Kal-El #5." He then discusses Dave Chappelle's Netflix special, "The Closer." In between these two stories, he discusses queer and trans representation and the response to it, folding other recent stories that show violent and deadly homophobia and transphobia are still very much a part of the American landscape. Representation matters. And how we fight about representation matters, too.

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Jonny reviews briefly the history of National Coming Out Day (Oct 11). He then interviews Roddy Bigg's about his coming out experience and the route he took from that at age 12 to going to seminar at age 28 to become a Unitarian Universalist minister.

Jonny starts the show with a congratulations to the Rainbow Cafe which met its $15,000 fundraising goal with its annual gala over the weekend. He then turns to a series of related stories about attempts to ban basic rights associated with identity. First up, he reviews the weekend's Women's March in Carbondale and around the country, with its focus on fighting bans on abortion. He then turns to stories about the most banned books in 2020, a list still headed by a book about gender transition. He ends with a series of stories about attempts to ban the waving of the Pride flag.

Our annual dive into Gay Spirit Visions and its 32nd Fall Conference. Jonny interviews Pete Cossaboon, an angel encourager, about Christ consciousness spirituality and his gifts and studies. Jonny then offers an in situ meditation at The Mountain (outside Highlands, NC) about the connections made at GSV.

Two corrections: the Faerie Sanctuary mentioned was "Running Water" (not Falling Water). And the memorial was for Ron Lambe (not "Roy" Lambe).

Jonny interviews Sandy and Carrie about the upcoming virtual Rainbow Cafe Gala on Saturday, October 3. So many ways to be involved (see below)! Also, don't forget the WDBX Block Party coming up on Saturday, October 9.

Deadline for food order and sponsorship for the RC Gala: Saturday, September 25. That is also the day the online auction opens!


https://rainbowcafe.org

donate directly: https://www.rainbowcafe.org/rainbow-cafe-donations
sign up to volunteer: https://www.rainbowcafe.org/ways-to-help
order gala dinner: https://www.rainbowcafe.org/s/shop

Facebook:

general RC page: https://www.facebook.com/RainbowCafeLGBTQCenter
Gala FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1013892709450901/?ref=newsfeed

Jonny discusses the Guardian US censoring a recent interview with Judith Butler where they make a connection between TERFs (Trans Exclusive Radical Feminists) and fascists. He then discusses China's recent edict banning "sissy men" from Chinese media. In the back half of the show he reviews the events leading up to Alphonso David being fired as HRC president.

Jonny interviews local LGBTQ community leader Wil Davis about his experience dealing with cancer during a Pandemic. He then celebrates the Campus Pride report card for Southern Illinois University, awarding five out of five stars for LGBTQ affirming campuses. He ends with commentary linking recent Texas laws and a Missouri decision to shut down an student created display of LGBTQ activists in Kansas City.

Jonny reviews some proposed changes to the curriculum that would make public schools and colleges/universities more welcoming and inclusive for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and administrators. He then checks in on OnlyFan's response to their attempt to remove explicit adult content from their platform. He ends with news of CoVid and the "miracle" cures the deniers are seeking in livestock dewormer--Milo Yiannopoulis has CoVid, y'all!

Jonny covers LGBTQIA+ representation in the Paralympics as well as "quietly released" data that the science supporting regulating testosterone in cis women athletes in track and field isn't sound. He reviews the changes to OnlyFans coming in October that target sexually explicit content, with comparisons to Tumblr. He reviews the threat the Taliban poses for LGBTQ+ Afghans and what we in the West can do about it. He ends with a queer plea that we vaccinate, sharing a well crafted letter from Hamilton star Javier Munoz.

Jonny opens the show with a a review of some recent LGBTQ news items, good and bad. First, he covers news of a court case in IL that finds Hobby Lobby discriminated against a trans employee. Next, he reviews several stories coming out of Texas where both the Legislature and the courts are rife with transphobia. He then notes evidence that vaccine rates among LGBTQ+ USAmericans are over 90%. In the back half of the show he offers an extended contemplation of conspiracy theories, serpent DNA, beliefs, and violence.