Gay USA Episode 1024: Gay USA 6/23/2021

ACLU on Supreme Court decision on religion vs. LGBTQ; sports stars coming out everywhere ∎ The US Supreme Court rules that Philadelphia has to pay a Catholic agency to deliver anti-gay foster care services. We’ll talk about the implications of the decision for LGBTQ rights with James Esseks, director of the ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project. ∎ An active NFL player comes out for the first time—that plus a bunch of other LGBTQ sports stories. ∎ The White House hosts an LGBTQ history exhibit. ∎ Another Mississippi city protects LGBTQ rights. ∎ A tragic fatal accident at Pride in Wilton Manors, FL. ∎ A breakthrough for transgender veterans in the US. ∎ Sesame Street adds some gay characters.