Today on "Out & About" host Melissa Loucks talks with Elijah Leigh about Transgender matters. Elijah Leigh is a Trans-activist with The New Haven Pride Center.
Episode 9 | Transgender Workplace Discrimination
On this episode, host Melissa Loucks talks new anti-discrimination measures in Michigan and Minnesota, and tells the story of several individuals nationwide facing transgender discrimination in the workplace, and what they are doing to fight it.
Episode 8 | Trans Under Trump
Host Melissa Loucks is back in the studio to talk about what trans folks and their allies might expect on a legislative level from the incoming Trump administration. From Mara Keisling's response at the National Center for Transgender Equality to how married and engaged couples can best protect themselves, Loucks leaves no stone unturned as she braces for a difficult next four years.
Episode 7 | National Women's Hockey League
On this episode, host Melissa Loucks tells the story of Harrison Brown, the first openly trans member of the the National Women's Hockey League. Loucks also breaks other international trans news, including that of a new camp in Australia.
Episode 6 | New Laws
Out & About host Melissa Loucks takes a look at new legislation in Florida, California and Connecticut that will affect the LGBT community in those states.
Episode 5 | Tony Ferraiolo
On this inaugural hour-long episode of Out & About, host Melissa Loucks talks to trans right advocate Tony Ferraiolo about his work in New Haven, and what motivated him to become a champion of trans youth.
Episode 4 | National LGBT News
Host Melissa Loucks provides listeners with their weekly update in national LGBT news.
Episode 3 | A Happy Day in Trans News
Host Melissa Loucks is back with a happy update on transgender news in New Haven and nationally.
Episode 2 | Trans News
Host Melissa Loucks gives a weekly update on trans news and politics -- the good, the bad, and the downright upsetting -- across the U.S.