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[wktn94-7fm]

Episode 5

Soft static hums beneath Steve’s voice. A record’s final notes fade out — a haunting, slow folk tune by a long-forgotten artist. The eerie silence afterward seems to stretch wider in the apocalypse.

SW:

That was “Sunset Road” by Eli Graves. Can’t believe I found that one buried in the old cabinet — must’ve been twenty years since I heard it. Always reminds me of driving along the coast, windows down, the smell of salt and sunscreen... Back before the world turned upside down.

Anyway... you're listening to WKTN 94.7FM. Still standing. Still talking. Still here. This station's lasted longer than it should’ve — and maybe that’s not just luck.

Some folks have asked how we’re still on the air, 56 days into hell. Let me tell you something not everyone knows.

This place wasn’t always a radio station. Back in the 1800s, this building was the only bank in the county — hell, one of the first buildings put up once the railroad pushed through. Big stone façade, reinforced doors, and down in the basement? A vault the size of a damn swimming pool. Thick steel, cold walls, built to house the state’s gold reserve before it all got shipped off to Fort Knox in the mid-1900s.

They say for a time, this town sat on more gold than any city in the region. People would walk right past, not knowing what lay beneath their feet. When the bank closed in the ‘50s, the government quietly converted the vault into an emergency shelter — supposedly for town officials in the event of nuclear war. Quiet little project. No headlines. Just a crew working nights and then gone.

A few years later, KRCC — that was the original call sign — built its tower here. At the time, it was the tallest in the state. Between the vault and the signal range, this place was designated the emergency broadcast center for the entire county. I doubt anyone’s updated that policy since, but here we are. It might’ve been forgotten by the bureaucracy... but not by us.

Now, I sleep in the vault most nights. It’s dry, cool, and safe. No signals get in, no screaming either — just silence so deep you start hearing your own heartbeat. It's a strange comfort.

But something’s been bothering me tonight.

Across the street — those of you who’ve lived here might remember the old Bellman Building. Used to be an insurance office, then it sat empty for over a decade. It’s never had power since the collapse, but tonight… I swear I saw something. Not someone — I’d be saying someone if it were that. I mean something.

A light. Just for a second.

Not like firelight, not the flicker of a candle or a lantern. No, this was steady. A pulse. Faint and blue, like an old LED, coming from the third floor window. Then gone. Like it was never there.

I’ve watched that building for years. Never once seen movement. And now? During the end of the world? That’s when it decides to blink back to life?

Could’ve been reflection. Could’ve been stress. But the air feels different tonight — heavy, like before a storm. Or something worse.

I’ll keep you updated if I see it again. Or maybe you’ve seen things too. If you’re out there, listening, and strange things are happening… let me know. WKTN 94.7FM is still listening. Still here.

We’re going to take a short break. When we come back, the lines are open.

Soft static rolls in again. A vinyl crackle fades up, a low piano begins. The broadcast continues, but something just under the surface feels... wrong.

[jwood718]

Outside Club Q in 2022; Isaiah Downing/Reuters

On the one hand, KRCC's Dan Boyce reports for NPR on the legal outcome of Colorado Springs' Club Q shooting :

"The mass shooter who killed five people and wounded 17 others at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs pleaded guilty to 74 federal charges on Tuesday. 

The plea deal, reversing an earlier plea of not guilty in the Club Q shooting, carries 55 life sentences plus 190 years in prison. 

Among the federal counts against 24-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich — who uses they/them pronouns — were 50 hate crime charges. The sentence is in addition to five consecutive life sentences handed down in a state case last summer. Aldrich also pleaded guilty during that case.

...Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division Kristen Clarke in a press conference after the sentencing. 'Today's sentencing should send a loud message. We will not tolerate hate in our country and purveyors of bias-motivated violence will be held accountable for their actions.'"

Full story

I applaud assistant AG Clarke's optimism, but on the other hand, as the Associated Press reports:

"Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom, the latest move from a GOP-dominated Legislature pushing a conservative agenda under a new governor.

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The legislation...requires a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in “large, easily readable font” in all public classrooms...

Opponents questioned the law’s constitutionality and vowed to challenge it in court. Proponents said the the measure is not solely religious, but that it has historical significance. In the language of the law, the Ten Commandments are 'foundational documents of our state and national government.'"

It's believed by some of the anti-liberal far right that the inevitable court cases, should they reach SCOTUS, will be found to uphold Louisiana's law, following on the outcome of Bremerton, WA's "praying coach" case.

"The law prevents students from getting an equal education and will keep children who have different beliefs from feeling safe at school, the American Civil Liberties Union, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Freedom from Religion Foundation said in a joint statement Wednesday afternoon."

Full story (via NPR)

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IN ACTION!

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[redtenbachersfunkestra]

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[tokka]

Ol' school #KCME 88.7 FM #Classical / #Jazz member mug 199x. The #Lion character on the no-longer utilized logo was a design creation made in the 70s or 80s by i believe a family member or staff of the on-air talent. The was either called #LeoTheLion or #LeonTheLion. Classical portion of the station was often played during days growing up. The evening programming some of the best SoCo #Jazz in the entire state of #Colorado. In the late 90s ..my cousin interned at this station. It was often played most often during non-lecture time during when we worked on class projects ( lab ) & graphics in design class well into the aughts as background. Later in the evenings - the best program was a long stretch of mostly classical jazz called #NightTrain. The most vintage of classics like #LenaHorn, #JoeKing ..umm and rarer pieces played by the most famous artists like #LouieArmstrong. I think there was much more modern, interesting pieces played into the night. I'm FAR from the best Jazz aficionado.. the absolute fave sets played were odd, and unheard of classics dating back over 90 years or more before even turn of the century i didn't know existed. The perfect show to work on design homework into the wee hours of the morning. For some stupid reason , in the mid aughts..KCME purged their jazz catalog and went straight classical. The Lionn with his squiggly #phonograph was gone for good. The other public radio station organization #KRCC has a shorter analog Jazz program.Guess they mean well, i'm sure the show has it's fans. In my most manic of states, i actually get really mad at listening to it & turn it off or change stations. It's often the most contrived jazz show i've ever heard. Often emulating Doctor office music or boring garbage played at an uninspired, hipster coffee shop by a sad band low on caffeine. KRCC couldn't cut it. #ColoradoSprings seemed like the place where music & inspiration comes to die. Was shocked last year when KCME secured funding for an an all new Jazz station "JAZZ 93.5" FM. The station with a really BLAND name emulates somewhat the original KCME Jazz format. I'm still gettin used to it. But it blows KRCC's paltry Jazz show out of the water. (at KCME Classical Music Radio)

[vuhaus]

VuHaus Announces a Colorado Collaboration  - The Colorado Sound, KRCC, KSJD, KVNF, KSUT, KRFC -

Boulder, CO (March 9, 2017) – VuHaus adds a new Colorado affiliation to its growing network of public media organizations.  The ‘VuHaus Colorado’ page is a collaboration of six public radio stations in the state that are part of the Colorado Music Strategy, a partnership between Colorado Creative Industries and Bohemian Foundation.  VuHaus is the country-wide collective of the most influential public media stations, showcasing their music video content at VuHaus.com.

Initial stations include KJAC-FM “The Colorado Sound” in Greeley-Ft. Collins, KRCC-FM in Colorado Springs, KSJD-FM in Cortez, KVNF-FM in Paonia, KSUT-FM in Durango and KRFC-FM in Ft. Collins.  These stations joined forces to curate an all-Colorado local page on VuHaus.com/Colorado.  Other Colorado public radio stations are expected to join the collaboration soon.

“The Colorado Sound is excited to be a part of the Colorado page collaboration along with KSJD, KVNF, KRCC, KSUT and KRFC,” said Colorado Sound Program Director Benji McPhail. “The Colorado page on VuHaus would not have happened without the creative ideas and direct support from Bohemian Foundation.  All of our non-profit organizations are committed to benefiting local and emerging Colorado artists.” 

In celebration of the new VuHaus Colorado page, The Colorado Sound will engage a 6-person video crew to film their first birthday on March 9, 2017 at the Aggie Theater in Fort Collins. The event includes an all Colorado artist line-up, including Paper Bird, Brent Cowles, Dragondeer and Rob Drabkin.

“The new Colorado page is unique to VuHaus in three ways,” stated VuHaus Brand Manager Mike Henry, who is based in Colorado.  “This is the first time multiple stations have created a local page, and this is the first state-wide page.  Also, this is the first instance where a local page has been funded by a foundation to promote local music.  We look forward to more Colorado public radio stations coming aboard.”    

About Bohemian Foundation:

Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, Bohemian Foundation is a private family foundation that supports local, national, and global efforts to build strong communities. Founded in 2001 by philanthropist Pat Stryker, Bohemian Foundation takes its name and inspiration from the bohemian movement of 19th century Europe. We believe that by working together, we can build stronger communities.

About The Colorado Sound:

The Colorado Sound is Colorado’s Home for Music Discovery. Broadcasting at 105.5 FM on Colorado’s Front Range, and on 88.9 FM in Steamboat Springs, the non-commercial, listener supported station plays a combination of emerging and established artists, blending rock, blues, soul, local music and more, reflecting Colorado’s unique lifestyle. The Colorado Sound is an active part of Colorado’s vibrant music scene, and contributes to Colorado’s rich musical heritage through the development and promotion of Colorado music.

About KRCC:

KRCC strives to be the premier public multimedia hub for discovery, engagement, and civil discourse. Through rigorous reporting, impactful storytelling and thoughtful music curation, 91.5 KRCC serves those seeking knowledge and an authentic connection to Southern Colorado and the world at large.

About KSJD:

KSJD informs, entertains and empowers the people of the Four Corners Region of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, including the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and portions of the Navajo Nation.  KSJD provides news, information and entertainment through its public radio service and The Sunflower Theatre.

About KVNF:

KVNF Community Radio has been serving the western slope of Colorado since 1979 with news programs from National Public Radio, alternative news programming, local news and current affairs and an eclectic mix of musical genres with an emphasis on independent recording artists.

About KSUT:

KSUT is a community supported public broadcasting organization serving the communities of the Four Corners, providing diverse and eclectic entertainment, education, news, and information while promoting multicultural awareness and understanding.  Founded in 1976 by the Southern Ute Tribe, KSUT is an NPR and PRI affiliate and was one of the first stations in the country to be licensed to a Native American tribe.

About KRFC:

For 14 years, volunteer-powered KRFC has been the soundtrack of northern Colorado. With an early mission to support local musicians, we helped launch the careers of notable Colorado artists Nathaniel Rateliff, SHEL, and Gregory Alan Isakov (as well as many others) by featuring them on our signature program, Live@Lunch, and playing their tracks before any other station picked them up. Based in The Music District, KRFC is Fort Collins' only locally-focused community radio station.

About VuHaus

VuHaus (pronounced “view house”) is a collaboration of public radio and television stations from across the country, deeply rooted in their local music communities. We share a common mission to support artists and be a source of music discovery for audiences around the world. VuHaus is a non-profit, non-commercial organization, with an aim to be true partners to artists while providing a unique window into the country's most vibrant music scenes.

The VuHaus network includes public radio stations WFUV in New York City, KCRW in Los Angeles, KXT in Dallas/Ft. Worth, WXPN in Philadelphia, KEXP in Seattle, KDHX in St. Louis, opbmusic in Portland, KUTX in Austin, KTBG The Bridge in Kansas City, Mountain Stage in West Virginia, WGBH in Boston, Vermont Public Radio, Houston Public Media and Colorado’s KSUT, KVNF, KSJD, KRCC, KRFC and  The Colorado Sound.  VuHaus received initial funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and is operated by its founding partner, Public Media Company, a national non-profit organization focused on maximizing the impact of public media through innovation and strategic partnerships.

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Website: www.VuHaus.com

Twitter: @VuHaus

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VuHaus

[freedom-02]

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[notes-from-wonderland]

Colorado Highway Expansion Routed Over Ancient Native American Sites

November 7, 20194:30 PM ET

Heard on  All Things Considered

ALI BUDNER

Just outside Durango, Colo., archeologist Rand Greubel stands on a mesa surrounded by juniper trees. He points to a circular hole in the ground, about 30 feet across and more than 8 feet deep. There's a fire pit in the center of an earthen floor, ventilation shafts tunneled into the side walls and bits of burned thatching that suggest how the structure once continued to rise above the ground. It's a large pit house from what's known as the Pueblo I period.

"We knew right away that it was highly significant just because of the sheer size of it," Greubel says.

It's amazingly well preserved. Greubel thinks this particular pit house was probably a center for ceremonies or gatherings for the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived here roughly 1,200 years ago. That was before they are believed to have migrated west to the Mesa Verdearea and then south to become the ancestors of the Hopi, Zuni and various Pueblo tribes.

"When we were working down here, you kind of have a sense of peace and you feel like you're accomplishing something good," Greubel says. "I know not all people think that way, but we treated the site with respect and a sense of awe."

Greubel is with Alpine Archaeological Consultants, which the Colorado Department of Transportation hired to work on the dig. His company, based in Montrose, Colo., will do subsequent analysis of the artifacts after the excavation is complete.

It is awe inspiring, standing inside this space that has held human history for so long. But its existence will be short-lived. This pit house is about to be filled in and covered up by a highway, as are six other important ancient sites on this mesa.

The Path of "Progress"

Dan Jepson, an archaeologist with the Colorado Department of Transportation, says all of these cultural resources were discovered as a result of the highway project itself. Under federal law, potential sites for things like road expansions must be surveyed and then sometimes excavated to see what important historical features might lie below the ground. And that's how these pit houses were found.

Over the last two decades, Jepson says, the department has explored scores of other possible routes for the road to avoid destroying cultural artifacts. But because southwest Colorado is so full of Native American history, every option would have hit potential archaeological sites.

“This is all about balance between the ethics that I have as an archaeologist in the context of working for an agency that destroys things in the name of progress.”

Dan Jepson, Colorado Department of Transportation

When it comes to laying down the new road, Jepson says the agency doesn't have a choice. The state is rerouting a steep, narrow 1 1/2-mile stretch of highway that it says was too dangerous for the increasing volume of traffic in the area.

"This is all about balance between the ethics that I have as an archaeologist in the context of working for an agency that destroys things in the name of progress," Jepson says.

His agency reached out to dozens of tribes in the region to offer them a chance to participate in the project and give feedback. The Southern Ute tribe agreed to consult with the agency. The new construction site will cross the outer boundaries of the tribe's reservation.

But some Southern Ute citizens are still upset that the digs are happening at all, and they don't feel empowered to stop them.

Tribal Input

Just down the road, crews are using pickaxes, shovels and brushes to finish excavating the last of the seven sites. Trucks barreling up the hill behind them are a reminder of the regular heavy road traffic that already passes through this area.

Sam Maez, a member of the Southern Ute tribe, is here too. The Transportation Department invited him to talk with the archaeologists about their work and the highway project as a whole. The tribe isn't fighting the construction legally. But Maez isn't afraid to speak his mind.

You know, those are my family's bones in there.

Sam Maez, Southern Ute tribe member

"You know, after generations and generations of basically exterminating us and getting rid of everything that we believe in, and here we are picking the scabs of Mother Earth, you know, and wondering what, why and who these people were," Maez says. "Well, they're us."

He alludes to the human remains that the archaeologists found while excavating several of the sites under the proposed highway path.

"You know, those are my family's bones in there," Maez says. "We don't have a ceremony to dig them up and put them somewhere else."

He says projects like this have forced tribes to adapt to that process and create new rituals to remove and rebury remains.

Even though local tribes didn't have ultimate veto power to stop this highway project from moving forward, Maez says he does see a silver lining.

"It's quite interesting to see how we lived, you know, and to compare in how we live today. But on the other hand, it's very hurtful and sad too."

Artifacts from these excavations will be analyzed in a local lab and then eventually moved to the Canyons of the Ancients museum in Dolores, Colo. Construction on the highway itself is set to begin in the spring.

This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration among Wyoming Public Media, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUER in Utah, KUNR in Nevada and KRCC and KUNC in Colorado.

[verybearspray-blog]

Still No Grizzly Hunt While Judge Decides Fate Of Yellowstone Bears

A government judge has broadened a transitory prohibition on mountain bear chasing close to Yellowstone National Park while he thought about the creature's destiny.

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In 2017 the national government expelled Endangered Species Act insurances for Yellowstone-zone grizzlies. Before long, Idaho and Wyoming chose to enable individuals to chase them.

Be that as it may, ecological gatherings and clans sued over the delisting. A government judge is taking as much time as is needed settling on a choice and simply expanded the chasing boycott for an additional two weeks.

Matthew Bishop is a lawyer for the offended parties. He says this is a decent sign.

"The additional time the court spends taking a gander at the lawful issues and the best accessible science I think the better risks my customers need to win for the situation," Bishop says.

Wyoming natural life official Rebekah Fitzgerald trusts the species isn't re-recorded. She says her state has a solid grizzly protection plan, "... for the bear populaces in general, however that additionally considers a moderate chasing season."

Before the chasing boycott produced results, Wyoming and Idaho affirmed around two dozen bears to be slaughtered outside Yellowstone's limits.

This story was created by the Mountain West News Bureau, a cooperation between Wyoming Public Media, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, Yellowstone Public Radio in Montana, KUER in Salt Lake City and KRCC and KUNC in Colorado. If you are looking for more information about oil lamp fuel alternatives.

[abearspray-blog]

Wild Bear Attacks Rare But Inching Up

Wild bear assaults are incredibly uncommon, yet that could be evolving. Natural life authorities state with more individuals coming into contact with untamed life, the odds for struggle will likewise increment.

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Individuals regularly consider wild bears as less perilous than grizzlies - even bashful and latent. Throw Bartlebaugh with the Be Bear Aware crusade in Montana said that is an issue.

"That is not an all inclusive statement that ought to be utilized to portray any sort of bear," said Bartlebaugh.

And keeping in mind that mountain bear assaults stay uncommon, Bartlebaugh said such a large number of individuals have allowed their to watch down. He said it's difficult to tell a bear's air by basically taking a gander at it, so you ought to never approach it. In any case, it is conceivable that a bear may approach you. That is the reason Bartlebaugh said it's essential to be readied.

"Continuously have your bear splash and have a bear shower that splashes seven or more seconds and goes in any event 30 feet," said Bartlebaugh.

What's more, on the off chance that you need to utilize it, Bartlebaugh included, don't utilize short blasts - splash like your life relies upon it.

One investigation distributed in 2011 appeared at any rate 63 individuals were murdered by mountain bears in the U-S since 1900. In any case, the creators noticed an immediate connection between an expanding number of assaults and populace development in North America.

This story was delivered by the Mountain West News Bureau, a coordinated effort between Wyoming Public Media, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, Yellowstone Public Radio in Montana, KUER in Salt Lake City and KRCC and KUNC in Colorado. For more in-depth information about feuerhand lantern . I highly recommend this website feuerhand lantern

[weepingmentalityexpert]

KRCC is not Tobacco Free

Kentucky River Community Care owned apartments (Sun Valley in Hindman Ky.) was supposed to go tobacco free in April of 2016. They created a smoking area by adding a gazebo next to the apartments on the back side of the property in which you can see behind the community building on the right. In truth, they have never been tobacco free. Thanks to Angela Crase (Director-Residential Property Manager) The occupants who smoke are allowed to do so anywhere they wish on the property no matter how much the second hand smoke bothers other tenants. I have started this blog to show that they are lying about being tobacco free and do not care about tenants health.

[riccardofranchinilucca]

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[minicrawlercrew]

EVENT RESULT UPDATE!

KRCC ANNUAL COMP V3 (CONCRETE CHALLANGE)

1st Place: Kemar KRCC

2nd Place: Naa KGC

3rd Place: Gerald BHP

Overal Placing please refer below:

Congrats to all winners!!!

[tontorial]

The Sims 3 Serial - Em ordem de lançamento

DLC = Expansão

PDO = Pacote de Objetos

Sims 3 – J5YG-RWAV-2CC4-827B-UYVQ

Extraia, execute a atualização e aguarde a instalação concluir.

Após concluir a atualização:

2 - Baixe e extraia o Crack com o winrar(Antivirus desativado)

Copie e cole o crack em:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin

3 - No mesmo △diretório acima△, abra o arquivo 'Default'

4 - Altere o numero da versão de:

1.67.2.024017 para 1.67.2.024002

5- Salve o Arquivo na Área de trabalho, copie e cole no local de instalação.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin

200911 DLC World Adventures (Volta ao Mundo)

F33K-HVX5-8KR2-E8KP-6RLD

201002 PDO High-End Loft Stuff (Vida em Alto Estilo)

V677-YLAC-SCRM-E201-0VTY

201006 DLC Ambitions (Ambições)

VJZR-UPAC-SCRM-PITA-LITY

201009 PDO Fast Lane Stuff (Acelerando)

DX8Y-SAH8-M7NJ-EANT-3TJ4

201010 DLC Late Night (Caindo na Noite)

GXWW-MGBJ-HC3P-3HCK-ZRLD

201102 PDO Outdoor Living Stuff (Vida Ao Ar Livre)

UQYY-AJGV-YLNP-QI3U-0FLT

201105 DLC Generations (Gerações)

RYUL-RKHD-QYDL-AQY2-NRLD

201107 PDO Town Life Stuff (Vida Urbana)

SZH9-8D7J-RCNA-KRCC-FRLD

201111 DLC Pets

1H4C-62HK-JT1Q-B8SN-OFLT

201201 PDO Master Suite Stuff (Suíte de Luxo)

W477-99OU-L7DS-272T-NFLT

201203 DLC ShowTime

9GV5-FBRT-TJN9-FR6M-RS6C

201106 DLC Katy Perry's Sweet Treats

KBJS-ZVEV-T47Q-D823-0FLT

201207 PDO Diesel

Q9E6-P2UT-BJHX-YBJV-5RLD

201209 DLC Supernatural (Sobrenatural)

BJMM-BT8M-53RN-WKFJ-K2JT

201211 DLC Seasons (Estações)

3Q9Z-J8UM-EMME-6XAA-VK83

201301 PDO 70s, 80s & 90s Stuff

62V5-2JLC-KWAQ-JTY1-0FLT

201303 DLC University Life (Vida Universitária)

MJA2-MWQ4-4UE6-VQZ7-0FLT

201306 DLC Island Paradise (Ilha Paradisíaca)

7AXP-8CKH-6TLZ-7MQS-AS8P

201309 PDO Movie Stuff (Cinema)

5Q66-75SJ-MTJF-P8QP-Z635

201310 DLC Into The Future (No Futuro)

7JD5-EZPF-M6NL-LCFA-VFLT

[breakingtheboycode]

Because I Was Different: Boys and Homophobia

Episode Summary

Fourteen-year-old Eli’s pull-no-punches story of being bullied as a transgender boy entering high school leads to a conversation about homophobia and transphobia among boys. Joined by Lori Duron from Raising My Rainbow, two Canadian teachers trained in LGBTQ-inclusive education, and CJ Pascoe, a youth-focused researcher and writer.

Conceived as part of Trans Day of Visibility.

Episode Notes

When I think of resilience, I think of Eli. On the outside, he’s as cut and as worn as you can imagine, but at his core is a dogged spirit that has withstood countless attacks on his gender, body and identity. He faces transphobia with bitter resolve. He’s like a war survivor who’s repeatedly been sent back to the front lines.

One of Eli’s front lines has always been school, in particular physical education classes and spaces defined by youth culture, where he either has to fight to have his gender identity recognized or he has to be on guard against homophobia- or transphobia-based violence. He tries hard to protect himself, but sometimes he doesn’t make it.

His story is all too familiar. Nearly all LGBTQ youth have faced discrimination based on their gender or sexual orientation. Sometimes it’s outright physical violence. Sometimes it’s more implicit.

Continue reading on Medium

Further Reading

Lori Duron writes a blog called Raising My Rainbow. You can also follow her and her son on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Alissa and Victoria were representatives of SOGI 1 2 3, an initiative based in western Canada. The website has LGBTQ-focused resources for both parents and educators. If you’re looking for more resources I recommend Gender Spectrum’s Gender Inclusive Schools Toolkit, Human Rights Campaign’s Schools In Transition and Welcoming Schools programs, as well as GLSEN and The Trevor Project.

Sources

UBC News, Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students →

CJ Pascoe, Homophobia in Boys’ Friendships →

CJ Pascoe, Dude, You’re a Fag →

Stephen Frosh, Young Masculinities →

Debbie Epstein, Boyz’ Own Stories: Masculinities and sexualities in schools →

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Spotify / Read on Medium

Visit Breaking the Boy Code for more episodes. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing. Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. Follow this Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.

Thanks to Michael Aisner. Audio excerpt from 91.5 KRCC. Supported by Next Gen Men.

[shannalewis]

Head Of EPA Visits Pueblo's Colorado Smelter Superfund Site

Head Of EPA Visits Pueblo’s Colorado Smelter Superfund Site

EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler was in Pueblo Monday to talk about the Colorado Smelter Superfund site SHANNA LEWIS / KRCC

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler visited the Colorado Smelter Superfund site in Pueblo on Monday, July 27.

Some 1,900 south Pueblo properties were potentially affected by lead and arsenic left behind by a silver smelter that shut down in…