Gay USA Episode 1017: Gay USA 5/5/2021

Legendary author Alison Bechdel tells us about her new book; President Biden supports transgender youth. ∎ Our guest at the top of the show is writer and artist Alison Bechdelon her new graphic memoir “The Secret to Superhuman Strength” offering her reflections on self-improvement, death and her lifelong obsession with physical fitness. ∎ President Biden pledges to protect transgender Americans. ∎ Caitlyn Jenner comes out against trans girls in girls’ sports. ∎ More vicious anti-trans legislation advances in red states. ∎ Two more murders of trans women of color. ∎ In international news: a horror from Latvia, the murder of a gay activist in Tonga, hope for justice in Honduras, and a huge lesbian march in Paris.