Our True Colors

What a fantastic episode I have for you this week! I am joined by Joe Huang-Racalto, a Civil Rights lobbyist, who works for organizations that defend people who are enslaved in labor and sex trafficking, abused children, minorities living with HIV/AIDS, and humane animal welfare. He retired from Capitol Hill on June 1, 2017 as Chief of Staff. During his Congressional career, he focused on civil rights for women and LGBT Americans. He successfully led efforts to enact the Matthew Shepherd and James D. Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), and the reversal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Additionally, he worked with his colleagues to successfully block cuts to Title IX.

***Warning***
This episode includes sensitive discussions of topics, such as suicide and other topics, which may be difficult for some listeners.

References and Resources:

• Barney Frank
• Who is protected from employment discrimination?
• GOP lawmakers push historic wave of bills targeting rights of LGBTQ teens, children and their families
• Justice Thomas urges U.S. Supreme Court to feel free to reverse precedents
• Supreme Court Dobbs Decision
• Child Welfare League of America
• What is Kinship Care?
• The (Only) 5 Fears We All Share

If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show.

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