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Are LGBTQ Rights Under Attack?

Are LGBTQ Rights Under Attack?

In 2025, LGBTQ rights are facing renewed challenges- from the rise of far-right populism to legislative rollbacks and the rise of hate sweeping across the globe. But how serious is the threat? And if the fight is back on… are we ready? This week, Michael is joined by author and longtime activist, Tim McCaskell, who’s been on the front lines of LGBTQ+ resistance for over five decades. From the bathhouse raids to the fight for AIDS treatment and beyond, Tim brings deep historical context and lived experience to the conversation.  Together, they explore what activism looks like in 2025, whether we’ve grown too comfortable, how activism has changed over the decades, and most importantly, what we need to do to show up and fight for our future. Today’s Guest: Tim McCaskell Today’s Host: Michael DiIorio Support the Show – viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes – CONNECT WITH US – – LEARN WITH US –

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Talking HIV Stigma

About Today’s Show In this episode, Matt speaks with Arnoud Boek and Steven Band from the Gay Men’s Brotherhood about HIV Stigma. The three of them unpack some of the heavy topics that surround this issue that many face within the gay community. Some questions they explored are: 1) How has Prep impacted the gay community? 2) How has being HIV+ impacted dating and intimacy for you? 3) How have your family relationships been impacted by your HIV+ status? 4) How quickly do you disclose your HIV+ status? 5) What needs to shift for the stigma to be lifted? 6) How are we contributing to the stigma? Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com — Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!

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