Today, Cat teaches us about the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act, an act of Congress that expanded the definition of hate crimes and the penalties associated with them. Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. experienced horrific murders, and passing this Act ensures there are appropriate consequences.

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https://www.matthewshepard.org/about-us/our-story/

https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716647585/texas-to-execute-man-convicted-in-dragging-death-of-james-byrd-jr

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/complex-history-controversial-1994-crime-bill

Bill in full

 

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Prior to 2019, Germany, like most of the world, had only two legal gender options - Male and Female. Today, Cat teaches us about how an intersex person named Vanja inspired the Senate of the German Land of Berlin to issue a statement in favor of an intersex marker.

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Today, Cat teaches us how to love and support our intersex family. Intersex is a very overlooked identity, so this awareness day is extremely important! Learn what intersex is and isn't.

To hear us talk about bit more about legal issues surrounding intersex individuals, check out our crossover with the Getting Off podcast! (Sorry for the audio quality; we were a brand new baby podcast at the time.)

Show your pride with a selfie and hashtag #MyIntersexBody!

For even more information, check out:

InterAct Advocates' FAQ and their page on Intersex Awareness Day

 

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Asexuality is one of the most erased, discounted, and maligned identities under the LGBT umbrella. Fun fact - the "A" in LGBTQIA stands for "asexual." Sorry, allies.

In celebration of this awareness week, Cat teaches us about our normal, well-adjusted, awesome asexual family. We dispel some harmful myths, learn what not to say to asexual people, and remember that we're here to lift each other up.

Learn more:

Info about Ace Week

What is asexuality?

Use #AceWeek or #AsexualAwarenessWeek on social media

 

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What happens when a marginalized population - people over the age of 65 - combine with a second marginalized population - LGBTQ people? How do we provide adequate resources to people who may have already spent their entire lives in mental and emotional distress?

Cat talks to us about the First National Conference on Lesbian and Gay Aging and provides some tips on helping to prevent elder abuse.

Sources:

Serving Diverse Elders

Mistreatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Elders

SAGE: Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders

 

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October 23rd, 1978: A gay anthem is born!

Cat teaches us the harrowing story of fate that led Gloria Gaynor to the song she believes God set aside for her. We agree, girl, this song was written for you so you could share it with us!

I Will Survive Official Video

Check out Gloria: Website | @gloriagaynor

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C. Everett Koop is here to talk about AIDS and hand out condoms. And he's probably all out of condoms.

Cat teaches us about C. Everett Koop, the United States Surgeon General from 1981 - 1989. This man was extra as you can imagine. Listen to find out what he sent to every single household in the US!

C. Everett Koop's NYT Obit

 

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October 21st, 2014 was an unassuming Tuesday, when suddenly, the world changed forever. Through the brave actions of Rob Cantor, the public was finally introduced to Actual Cannibal Shia LaBeouf!

Cat uses this moment to praise the bravery and delectable voices of The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. Learn more about them here.

Watch the video that broke the internet: “Shia LaBeouf” Live

Follow the creator, Rob Cantor: @robcantor

 

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Welcome to another "late to the party" episode! Spirit Day is an an anti-bullying day to bring awareness about homophobia in schools. Annnnd it might have actually been on October 15th this year. Actually, not "might." It was. BUT it was created on October 19th, so we're going to celebrate today!

Y'all. In this episode, Cat learns that McG had a VERY different and MUCH more awesome concept of what "gender reveals" were; then, she ruins it for him, you, and the human race. Sorry.

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#spiritday

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Welcome to another awareness day on Queer All Year! Cat tells us about LGBT Center Awareness Day (#lgbtCAD). Created by CenterLink in 1994, LGBT Center Awareness Day helps us help each other!

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Official CAD site

Find a center near you

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