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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

LGBTQITSLFA Queer Youth Radio

Posted by Dan Savage on Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM

A small public radio station just outside of NYC—WDFH—is launching OutCasting, a new public radio program produced by LGBTQ teens. It's unique in that it will reflect an LGBTQ youth perspective on a broad
array of issues, including coming out, bullying, suicide, marriage equality, Gay-Straight Alliances, and non-gay shit too. I was a guest on the show last week and you can hear that interview here, here's a news story about the show, and you can find the show's podcast here.

Please help spread the word—and if you like the show and think it's a good idea (and you will and it is), please consider making a tax-deductible contribution. (Let 'em know it's for OutCasting.) This is an cool project, one that is empowering queer kids in part of the country that doesn't have a lot of resources for LGBT youth, and we can help it succeed.

Check it out.

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I think this is great... BUT
"A part of the country that doesn't have a lot of resources for LGBT youth"

Just outside of NYC doesn't have a lot of resources? I realize we still have a long way to go in this country for gay rights but it's New York, not Bumfuck, Tennessee.

Posted by Small town? on October 26, 2011 at 2:45 PM

Hi Small town!

I'm one of the youth volunteers for the radio and I know exactly where you're coming from when it comes to the levels of blind hatred towards the LGBTQ community,especially its youth. Granted, living in NY suburbia is not generally a difficult place to be LGBTQ. However, I have observed within my own school a lot of underlying bigotry that is very difficult to address because the abuses are usually verbal and don't leave obvious marks on the students who are attacked for being different. Hopefully, our little radio show will reach outside of our immediate geographic area to educate and reassure those who are not as fortunate as some. If you have any questions whatsoever about the show please feel free to email me at nora@wdfh.org!

Posted by youth volunteer on October 26, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Posted by youth volunteer on October 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM

I think this is fabulous! However, I live right near the town where this show is being produced and, like @1, I'm a little offended by the comment, "A part of the country that doesn't have a lot of resources for LGBT youth."

I know that the LGBT community, especially the youth, have a long way to go toward equality in this country, but I'm pretty sure that the resources here are better than in most other places in the country. This geographical area is very socially and politically liberal. Kids in high school suck everywhere, but I would wager a bet that LGBT kids who live here are, in general, pretty blessed when compared to kids who live almost anywhere else.

Congratulations to these kids and a pat on the back to the producers at the radio station. I'll be listening!

Posted by nyker on October 26, 2011 at 8:23 PM

Sadly, the NYT reported the majority of homeless youth in NY and Chicago were a direct result of their sexuality. "Sylvia's Place" is a charity trying to tackle this issue. They could use everyone's support. Visit www.sylviasplace.com and give your support, folks, that is how change is made!

Bryan Wilcutt
www.curiousinternet.com

Posted by bwilcutt