July 18 - #180 | Guidance and Guts: The Ally’s Role in a World That’s Failing LGBTQ+ Youth - 60s - T

18 Jul 2025 · 1 min

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Heather Hester discusses how current policy, new laws, and Supreme Court decisions are harming LGBTQ+ youth safety. She connects federal and state policy to real harm and calls for vocal advocacy and protective action from allies.

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Today, we are stepping into a complex but really necessary conversation. How the current administration, their new laws, and recent Supreme Court decisions are shaping the safety or the lack thereof for LGBTQ+ people in America, especially our youth. This episode is about clarity. It's about connecting the dots between policy and people. These headlines aren't just theoretical. They're deeply personal for so many families, including mine. We're going to explore what's happening at the federal and state levels, how these shifts are creating real harm, and what we can do to stay aware, stay vocal, and stay protective.