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We learned today of the death of a man who was not well known, but who played a remarkable role in civil rights history. In 1955, Willie Louis testified in a Mississippi court against the white men accused of kidnapping and murdering 14-year-old Emmett Till. Louis had seen them drive by and heard them beating Till. | we learned today of the death of a, man who was not well. known but who played a remarkable role in civil rights history in; 1955, willie louis testified in a mississippi court against the white; men accused of kidnapping and murdering 14-year-old emmett till louis had seen, them drive by and heard them beating | We learned today, of the death of a man who was not well known but who played a remarkable role in civil rights history In 1955, Willie Louis testified in a Mississippi court against the white men accused of kidnapping and murdering 14-year-old Emmett Till Louis had seen them drive by and heard them beating | we learned today of the death of a man who was not well known, but who played a remarkable role in civil rights history. in 1955, willie louis testified in a mississippi court against the white men accused of kidnapping and murdering 14-year-old emmett till. louis had seen them drive by and heard them beating till. |
NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates has this remembrance, and a warning, it includes some offensive racial language. | npr's karen grigsby bates has this remembrance and a warning. it includes some offensive racial | NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates has this remembrance and a warning it includes some offensive racial | npr's karen grigsby bates has this remembrance, and a warning, it includes some offensive racial language. |
In August 1955, although Emancipation had occurred almost a hundred years earlier, much of the Deep South remained unchanged. The murder of young Emmett Till, accused of whistling at a white shopkeeper's wife, horrified America. Ordinarily, whites weren't prosecuted for killing blacks in segregated Mississippi. But the... | in; august 1955, although emancipation. had occurred almost a. hundred years earlier. much of the. deep south remained unchanged the murder of young emmett till accused of whistling at a white shopkeeper's. wife, horrified america ordinarily whites weren't prosecuted for killing blacks in segregated mississippi but the... | In August 1955, although Emancipation had. occurred almost a. hundred years earlier. much of, the Deep South remained unchanged The murder of young Emmett. Till accused of whistling at a white shopkeeper's wife horrified America Ordinarily whites weren't prosecuted for killing blacks in segregated Mississippi But the T... | in august 1955, although emancipation had occurred almost a hundred years earlier, much of the deep south remained unchanged. the murder of young emmett till, accused of whistling at a white shopkeeper's wife, horrified america. ordinarily, whites weren't prosecuted for killing blacks in segregated mississippi. but the... |
At that time, it was virtually unheard of for a black person to testify against a white, particularly if that person grew up as a sharecropper, depended on whites for his livelihood. | at that time it was virtually unheard of for a black person, to testify against a. white, particularly if. that, person grew up as a sharecropper depended on whites, for his | At that time it was virtually unheard of. for a black. person to testify. against a white particularly if that person grew up as; a, sharecropper depended on whites for his | at that time, it was virtually unheard of for a black person to testify against a white, particularly if that person grew up as a sharecropper, depended on whites for his livelihood. |
George Curry is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Association's wire service, which provides news to the nation's black newspapers. He's also finishing a book on the Till case. Curry says immediately after Till's murder, local black leaders worked together to spirit Willie Reed away to Chicago. They knew his li... | george curry is editor-in-chief of the national newspaper association's wire service, which provides news to the nation's black newspapers he's, also finishing a book on the till case curry says. immediately after till's murder local, black leaders worked together to spirit willie reed away to chicago. they; knew his l... | George Curry is. editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Association's wire service which. provides news to the nation's black newspapers He's also finishing a book on the Till case Curry says immediately after Till's murder local black, leaders worked together to spirit Willie Reed away to Chicago; They knew his lif... | george curry is editor-in-chief of the national newspaper association's wire service, which provides news to the nation's black newspapers. he's also finishing a book on the till case. curry says immediately after till's murder, local black leaders worked together to spirit willie reed away to chicago. they knew his li... |
By the time the trial started, in September, Reed was in Chicago but he agreed to return to Mississippi to testify at the trial. George Curry says the courage that took was unimaginable. | by the time the trial started in september reed was in chicago but he agreed to return to mississippi to testify at the trial george, curry says the, courage that took was | By the time the trial; started, in September Reed, was in Chicago but he agreed to return to Mississippi to testify at the trial George Curry says the courage that took was. | by the time the trial started, in september, reed was in chicago but he agreed to return to mississippi to testify at the trial. george curry says the courage that took was unimaginable. |
Especially having escaped Mississippi, knowing that the risk involved, and then to voluntarily come back and stand up and testify and point out J.W. Milam in that courtroom was phenomenal. | especially, having escaped mississippi knowing that the risk involved and then to voluntarily come back and stand up and testify and point. out j.w milam; in that courtroom was | Especially having escaped Mississippi knowing that the, risk involved and then, to voluntarily come back and stand up and testify and point out J.W Milam in that courtroom. was | especially having escaped mississippi, knowing that the risk involved, and then to voluntarily come back and stand up and testify and point out j.w. milam in that courtroom was phenomenal. |
The atmosphere in the courtroom was tense. About a half-dozen members of the black press came to record the proceedings. Simeon Booker covered the trial for Jet Magazine. He recalls how the black reporters were greeted in an oral history for Black Books and Reviews. | the atmosphere in the courtroom was tense about a half-dozen members of the black press came to record the, proceedings simeon booker covered the trial for jet, magazine; he recalls how the black reporters were greeted in an oral, history for black books and | The atmosphere in the courtroom was tense. About a half-dozen members of the black press, came to record the proceedings Simeon Booker covered the trial for Jet, Magazine He, recalls how the black reporters were greeted in an oral history for Black Books and | the atmosphere in the courtroom was tense. about a half-dozen members of the black press came to record the proceedings. simeon booker covered the trial for jet magazine. he recalls how the black reporters were greeted in an oral history for black books and reviews. |
I remember Sheriff Strider, who came in the courtroom every morning: Hello, niggers. | i remember sheriff strider who came in the courtroom every morning: hello | I remember Sheriff Strider who came in the courtroom; every. morning: Hello | i remember sheriff strider, who came in the courtroom every morning: hello, niggers. |
Willie Reed identified Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, as Till's assailants in open court. Sixty-seven minutes later, an all-white jury acquitted both men, a virtually guaranteed outcome that made Reed's testimony all the more courageous. | willie reed identified roy bryant and j.w milam as till's assailants in open court sixty-seven minutes later an all-white jury acquitted both men a, virtually. guaranteed outcome that made reed's testimony all the more | Willie Reed identified Roy Bryant and J.W Milam as Till's assailants in. open court Sixty-seven minutes later an all-white jury acquitted both men a virtually guaranteed, outcome that made Reed's testimony all the more. | willie reed identified roy bryant and j.w. milam, as till's assailants in open court. sixty-seven minutes later, an all-white jury acquitted both men, a virtually guaranteed outcome that made reed's testimony all the more courageous. |
Reed swiftly returned to Chicago and changed his name to Willie Louis. He worked as a hospital orderly and hardly ever spoke of the trial. His wife, Julia, said she'd been married to him for seven or eight years before he told her. The Mississippi trial left him with terrible nightmares. Yet, he told a CBS reporter, he... | reed swiftly returned to chicago and changed his name to willie louis he worked as a hospital orderly and hardly ever spoke, of the trial his wife julia said she'd been married to him for seven or eight years before he told her the mississippi trial left him with terrible nightmares, yet he told a. cbs reporter. he fel... | Reed. swiftly returned to Chicago and changed his name to Willie Louis. He worked as a hospital orderly and hardly. ever spoke of the trial His wife Julia said she'd been. married to. him for. seven or eight years before he told her The Mississippi trial left him with terrible nightmares Yet he told a CBS reporter he f... | reed swiftly returned to chicago and changed his name to willie louis. he worked as a hospital orderly and hardly ever spoke of the trial. his wife, julia, said she'd been married to him for seven or eight years before he told her. the mississippi trial left him with terrible nightmares. yet, he told a cbs reporter, he... |
Willie Louis died in the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn on July 18th. He was 76 years old. | willie louis died in the chicago suburb of oak lawn on july 18th he was. 76 years | Willie Louis died in the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn on, July 18th He was 76 years, | willie louis died in the chicago suburb of oak lawn on july 18th. he was 76 years old. |
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Karen reports for NPR's Code Switch Team, which covers race, ethnicity and culture. | karen reports. for npr's; code switch team which covers. race ethnicity. and | Karen reports for NPR's Code Switch Team which covers race ethnicity, and, | karen reports for npr's code switch team, which covers race, ethnicity and culture. |
It's WEEKENDS on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Jacki Lyden. | it's weekends on all things considered from npr news; i'm jacki | It's WEEKENDS on; ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News I'm Jacki | it's weekends on all things considered from npr news. i'm jacki lyden. |
It's a watershed time in the gay rights movement. Nine states and D.C. now legally recognize gay marriage. And in the spring, the Supreme Court takes on the Defense of Marriage Act. More Americans now accept gay marriage than oppose it, according to the Pew Research Center. And last month, President Obama mentioned gay... | it's a, watershed time in the gay rights movement; nine states and, d.c now legally, recognize gay marriage and in the spring the supreme court takes on the defense of marriage. act more americans now accept gay, marriage than oppose it according to, the pew research center and last month president obama mentioned gay ... | It's a watershed time in the gay rights movement Nine states and D.C now legally recognize gay marriage And in the. spring the. Supreme Court takes on the, Defense of, Marriage Act. More Americans, now accept gay marriage than oppose it according to the Pew Research Center And last month, President Obama, mentioned gay... | it's a watershed time in the gay rights movement. nine states and d.c. now legally recognize gay marriage. and in the spring, the supreme court takes on the defense of marriage act. more americans now accept gay marriage than oppose it, according to the pew research center. and last month, president obama mentioned gay... |
...the most evident of truths that all of us are created equal, is the star that guides us still, just as it guided our forbearers through Seneca Falls and Selma and Stonewall... | ...the most evident of truths that, all of us are created equal is the star that guides us still just as it guided our forbearers through seneca falls and selma and | ...the. most evident of truths that all of us are created equal is the star that guides. us still just as it guided our forbearers through Seneca Falls, and Selma and | ...the most evident of truths that all of us are created equal, is the star that guides us still, just as it guided our forbearers through seneca falls and selma and stonewall... |
Yes. So there are multiple aims. You know, in 2010, Google was hacked, and there were - that was sort of a dual aim there. The intruders were going after the email accounts of political activists, Tibetan activists. But they were also going after the source code for Google. So there's sort of an economic gain there, po... | yes so there are multiple aims you know in 2010, google was hacked and there were - that was sort of a dual aim there the intruders were going after the email accounts of political activists tibetan activists but they were also going after, the source code for google so there's sort of an economic, gain there possibly ... | Yes So there are multiple aims You know in 2010, Google was hacked and there were - that was sort of a dual aim there, The intruders were going after the email accounts of; political activists Tibetan, activists, But they were also going after, the source code for Google So there's sort of an economic gain there possib... | yes. so there are multiple aims. you know, in 2010, google was hacked, and there were - that was sort of a dual aim there. the intruders were going after the email accounts of political activists, tibetan activists. but they were also going after the source code for google. so there's sort of an economic gain there, po... |
So they've also gone after defense contractors. So there - in that case, the motivation, of course, is military secrets and as well espionage, economic, you know, gains. And they've also targeted law firms, particularly law firms that are engaged in litigation in China or engaged in mergers and acquisitions so that the... | so they've also gone after defense contractors. so. there - in that case the motivation of course is military secrets and as well espionage economic you know gains and. they've also targeted law firms particularly law firms that are engaged in litigation in china or engaged in mergers and acquisitions, so that they can... | So they've also gone after defense contractors So there - in that case, the motivation of course, is military secrets and as well espionage economic; you know gains. And they've also targeted law firms particularly law firms. that are engaged in litigation in China or engaged in mergers and acquisitions so that they ca... | so they've also gone after defense contractors. so there - in that case, the motivation, of course, is military secrets and as well espionage, economic, you know, gains. and they've also targeted law firms, particularly law firms that are engaged in litigation in china or engaged in mergers and acquisitions so that the... |
So there is an economic goal, here. There is a military goal. There is also what seems to be - there's a security goal and an image goal, public relations, if you will. | so there is an. economic. goal here there is a military goal there is. also what seems to be - there's a security goal and an image goal public relations if you | So there is an economic goal here There is a military goal There, is also what seems to be - there's a security, goal and an image goal public relations, if you | so there is an economic goal, here. there is a military goal. there is also what seems to be - there's a security goal and an image goal, public relations, if you will. |
Yes. Like I said, it's multiple. They're going after - you know, it seems like this is an industry. And, you know, I'm hesitant to point a finger at China, because it's very easy to point the finger at China. And it's also very easy to make an attack appear to come from China when it's not coming from China. So, you kn... | yes like. i, said it's multiple they're going after, - you know it; seems like this is an industry and you know, i'm hesitant to point a finger at china because it's very easy to point the finger at china and it's, also very easy to make an attack appear to come from china when it's not coming. from china so you know a... | Yes Like I said it's multiple They're going after - you know it seems, like this. is an industry And you know I'm hesitant to, point a finger at China because it's very, easy to point the finger. at China And it's also very easy to make. an attack appear to come from. China when it's, not coming from China So you know ... | yes. like i said, it's multiple. they're going after - you know, it seems like this is an industry. and, you know, i'm hesitant to point a finger at china, because it's very easy to point the finger at china. and it's also very easy to make an attack appear to come from china when it's not coming from china. so, you kn... |
And we should note that Chinese deny it. I'm not sure that anybody holds any great belief in that. | and we should note that chinese deny it. i'm not, sure that anybody holds any great belief in | And we. should note, that Chinese deny it I'm not sure that anybody holds any great belief in. | and we should note that chinese deny it. i'm not sure that anybody holds any great belief in that. |
Yeah. But I - you know, I think that it's also important to say - and as you mentioned in the introduction - that there are a lot of other people, a lot of other nations engaging in hacking, as well. So, you know, pointing the finger at China is easy to do, but many other nations are engaged in this kind of attack - ha... | yeah but i, - you know i think. that it's also important to say - and as you mentioned in the introduction - that, there, are a lot of other. people a lot of other nations engaging, in hacking as well so you, know, pointing the finger at china is easy to do but many other nations are, engaged in this kind of attack - h... | Yeah But I - you know I think that it's also important to say - and as you mentioned; in the introduction - that there are a lot of other people a lot of other nations engaging in hacking, as well So you know pointing the finger at China is easy to do but many other nations are engaged in this. kind, of, attack - hacki... | yeah. but i - you know, i think that it's also important to say - and as you mentioned in the introduction - that there are a lot of other people, a lot of other nations engaging in hacking, as well. so, you know, pointing the finger at china is easy to do, but many other nations are engaged in this kind of attack - ha... |
As the Times' own story reported, the United States is involved in, well, cyber-warfare with Iran. | as the times' own story reported the united states is involved in well cyber-warfare with | As the Times' own story reported the United States is. involved in well cyber-warfare with | as the times' own story reported, the united states is involved in, well, cyber-warfare with iran. |
Yeah. And in that case, you know, I want to make a distinction between espionage and cyber-warfare. I mean, espionage is getting into a system and obtaining secrets at sort of the level of what we've always known espionage to be, spying, and we sort of live with that. In the case of Stuxnet, here, you know, this gets i... | yeah and in that case you know i want to make a distinction between espionage and cyber-warfare, i mean espionage is getting. into a system and obtaining secrets at sort of the. level of what we've always known espionage to be spying and. we, sort of live with that in the case of stuxnet here you know this; gets into a... | Yeah And in that case, you know I want to make. a distinction between espionage and cyber-warfare I mean espionage is getting, into a system and obtaining secrets at sort of the level, of what we've always known, espionage to be. spying. and we sort of live with that In the, case, of Stuxnet here you, know this gets in... | yeah. and in that case, you know, i want to make a distinction between espionage and cyber-warfare. i mean, espionage is getting into a system and obtaining secrets at sort of the level of what we've always known espionage to be, spying, and we sort of live with that. in the case of stuxnet, here, you know, this gets i... |
To cause the centrifuges that are enriching Iran's uranium to spin out of control and destroy themselves. | to cause the centrifuges that are enriching iran's uranium to spin out of control. and destroy | To cause the centrifuges that are enriching Iran's uranium, to spin out of control and destroy | to cause the centrifuges that are enriching iran's uranium to spin out of control and destroy themselves. |
Yeah, either destroy themselves or to sort of malfunction over a period of time so that the enriched uranium never reaches the level that it need to reach. | yeah either destroy themselves or to sort of malfunction over a period of, time so that the enriched uranium never reaches the level that. it need to | Yeah either destroy themselves or to. sort of malfunction over a period of time so that the enriched uranium never reaches the level that it need to | yeah, either destroy themselves or to sort of malfunction over a period of time so that the enriched uranium never reaches the level that it need to reach. |
There is also considerable evidence that Iran has responded in kind. | there is also considerable evidence that iran has responded in | There is also considerable evidence that. Iran has responded in | there is also considerable evidence that iran has responded in kind. |
Well, yeah. I mean, we've heard - we've seen some finger-pointing from the U.S. government about that. That's - there have been two cases of that, one involved in Saudi Arabia that hit the Saudi Aramco there, where 30,000 systems that were running the oil company there - information on 30,000 systems got erased. And so... | well yeah i mean we've heard, - we've seen some finger-pointing, from the u.s government about that that's. - there have been, two cases of that one involved in saudi arabia that hit the saudi aramco there where 30,000 systems that. were running the oil, company there - information on. 30,000 systems got; erased and so... | Well yeah I mean, we've heard - we've seen some finger-pointing from the U.S government about that That's - there, have been two cases of that one involved in, Saudi Arabia that hit the Saudi Aramco there, where 30,000 systems that, were running, the oil company there - information on 30,000 systems got erased And so t... | well, yeah. i mean, we've heard - we've seen some finger-pointing from the u.s. government about that. that's - there have been two cases of that, one involved in saudi arabia that hit the saudi aramco there, where 30,000 systems that were running the oil company there - information on 30,000 systems got erased. and so... |
And that's the question. We should mention, of course, the cyber-warfare against Iran, Israel said to be involved in that, as well. It's hard to know who is behind these attacks. These attacks, the hacks on the New York Times were traced back, and various companies said, boy, they seem to be exactly similar to the kind... | and that's the question we should mention of course the cyber-warfare against iran; israel said to. be involved. in that as well it's, hard to know who, is behind these attacks these attacks the hacks on the new york times were traced back and various. companies. said boy they seem to be exactly; similar to the kinds o... | And that's the question We should mention of course the cyber-warfare against Iran Israel said to be. involved in that as well. It's hard to know who is behind these attacks, These attacks the hacks on the, New York Times were traced back and various companies said boy they seem to be exactly similar to the kinds of at... | and that's the question. we should mention, of course, the cyber-warfare against iran, israel said to be involved in that, as well. it's hard to know who is behind these attacks. these attacks, the hacks on the new york times were traced back, and various companies said, boy, they seem to be exactly similar to the kind... |
Yeah. But when you're doing forensic investigations like this, you're looking for fingerprints that sort of mark a sort of a modus operandi of groups that you can see over and over again. And in the New York Times report, they pointed out that Mandiant had attributed this to a group that they're calling APT12, and that... | yeah but when you're doing forensic investigations like this you're looking for fingerprints, that sort of mark, a sort of a modus operandi of groups that you can, see over and, over again and in the new york times report they pointed out that mandiant had attributed this to a group, that they're calling apt12, and tha... | Yeah But when, you're, doing forensic; investigations like this you're. looking for fingerprints that sort of mark a sort of, a modus operandi of groups that you can see over and over again And in the New York Times report they pointed out that Mandiant had attributed this to a group that, they're calling APT12, and. t... | yeah. but when you're doing forensic investigations like this, you're looking for fingerprints that sort of mark a sort of a modus operandi of groups that you can see over and over again. and in the new york times report, they pointed out that mandiant had attributed this to a group that they're calling apt12, and that... |
And in some cases, you know, when actors are - when they're active over a long period of time and engaged in a number of attacks, they will eventually make mistakes. And so it can be possible sometimes to attribute attacks to an individual or to an organization. And we have seen things like that that sort of trace some... | and in some cases you know, when actors are - when they're active, over, a long period of time and engaged in. a number of attacks they will eventually make mistakes and so it can be possible sometimes to attribute attacks to an individual or to an organization and we have seen things like that that sort of, trace some... | And in some cases you know when actors are - when they're active over a long period of time; and engaged in a number; of attacks. they will eventually make mistakes And so it can be possible, sometimes to attribute attacks to an individual or to an organization And we have seen things like that that sort of trace some ... | and in some cases, you know, when actors are - when they're active over a long period of time and engaged in a number of attacks, they will eventually make mistakes. and so it can be possible sometimes to attribute attacks to an individual or to an organization. and we have seen things like that that sort of trace some... |
And to individuals and universities. Is it possible to say this is a government policy, then? | and to individuals and universities is it possible to say, this is, a government policy | And to individuals and universities. Is it possible to say this is, a government policy | and to individuals and universities. is it possible to say this is a government policy, then? |
Well, see, there's the plausible deniability. I mean, you can have groups of hackers who engage in this activity because they're loyal to government, but not necessarily hired or ordered by the government. But, of course, if they get information that's helpful, they can hand it over to the government and get paid for i... | well see there's the, plausible deniability i mean you can have groups of hackers who engage in this, activity because they're loyal to government but not necessarily. hired or ordered by the government but of course if they get information that's helpful they can hand it over to the government and get paid for it so i... | Well see there's the plausible deniability. I mean you can have groups of hackers, who engage in this activity because they're. loyal to government but not, necessarily hired or ordered by the government But of course if. they get information that's. helpful. they can hand it over to the government and get paid for it ... | well, see, there's the plausible deniability. i mean, you can have groups of hackers who engage in this activity because they're loyal to government, but not necessarily hired or ordered by the government. but, of course, if they get information that's helpful, they can hand it over to the government and get paid for i... |
There's also the possibility - we mentioned this family of the Chinese premier, vastly wealthy. Could they have hired someone to do this on their behalf? | there's also the possibility - we. mentioned this family of the chinese premier vastly wealthy could they have hired someone to. do, this on their | There's also, the possibility - we mentioned this family of the Chinese premier vastly wealthy Could. they have hired someone to do this on. their | there's also the possibility - we mentioned this family of the chinese premier, vastly wealthy. could they have hired someone to do this on their behalf? |
Exactly. This might not have been a nation-state directed at all. This might have simply been the family saying, you know, this is not acceptable, and we're going to go after The Times and we're going to use any methods we want. And then they hire their own freelance hackers themselves. | exactly this might not have been; a nation-state directed at all this. might have simply been the family saying you know this is not, acceptable. and we're going to go after the times and we're going to use any methods we want and then they hire their own freelance hackers | Exactly This might not have been, a nation-state directed at all This might have simply been the family saying you know this is not acceptable and we're, going to go after The Times and we're going to use any methods we want And then they hire their own freelance hackers | exactly. this might not have been a nation-state directed at all. this might have simply been the family saying, you know, this is not acceptable, and we're going to go after the times and we're going to use any methods we want. and then they hire their own freelance hackers themselves. |
We also heard that Russia used denial-of-service attacks during its conflict Georgia some years ago. Is this going to be expected anytime there's a significant conflict, it will be preceded or accompanied by cyber-warfare and hacks? | we also heard that russia used denial-of-service attacks during its conflict georgia some years ago is this going to be expected anytime there's a significant conflict it. will be preceded or accompanied by cyber-warfare and | We also heard that Russia used denial-of-service attacks, during its, conflict Georgia some years ago, Is this going to be, expected, anytime there's a significant conflict, it will be preceded, or accompanied by. cyber-warfare and | we also heard that russia used denial-of-service attacks during its conflict georgia some years ago. is this going to be expected anytime there's a significant conflict, it will be preceded or accompanied by cyber-warfare and hacks? |
Hank Plante is a veteran journalist of 35 years and one of the first gay reporters on TV. And I asked him, from his sense of history, how far he thinks the movement has come? | hank plante is a veteran, journalist of 35 years and. one of the first; gay. reporters on tv and i asked him from his sense of history how far he thinks the movement has | Hank Plante is a veteran journalist of 35 years. and one of the first gay reporters on TV And I asked, him from his sense, of history how far he thinks the movement has | hank plante is a veteran journalist of 35 years and one of the first gay reporters on tv. and i asked him, from his sense of history, how far he thinks the movement has come? |
This would be a great mistake and it would viewed as very provocative by North Korea and they would look for ways to respond. | this would be a great mistake and it would viewed as very provocative by north korea, and they would look for ways to | This would be a great mistake and it would viewed, as very provocative by North Korea and they would, look for ways to | this would be a great mistake and it would viewed as very provocative by north korea and they would look for ways to respond. |
Yeah. I mean, I think that that's the world we're living now. The door has been opened. Everyone knows that this is - I wouldn't say acceptable, but it's now established that this is doable and there's very little you can do in response to it. You know, in - with the case of Google, when Google was hacked, the U.S. cam... | yeah i mean i think that that's the world we're living now the door has been, opened everyone knows that this is - i wouldn't say acceptable but it's now established, that this. is doable and there's very little you, can do in response to it you know in - with the case of google when google was hacked the u.s came out ... | Yeah I, mean I think that that's the world we're living now The door. has been opened Everyone knows that this is - I wouldn't say acceptable but it's now established that this is doable and there's very little you can do in response to it, You know in - with the case of, Google when Google was hacked the U.S came; out... | yeah. i mean, i think that that's the world we're living now. the door has been opened. everyone knows that this is - i wouldn't say acceptable, but it's now established that this is doable and there's very little you can do in response to it. you know, in - with the case of google, when google was hacked, the u.s. cam... |
Kim Zetter, thanks very much for your time. | kim zetter thanks very much for your | Kim Zetter thanks very much, for your | kim zetter, thanks very much for your time. |
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Kim Zetter, senior reporter at Wired, joined us today from member station in San Francisco KQED. You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION, from NPR News. | kim zetter senior reporter at wired joined us today from member station in san francisco, kqed you're listening to talk of the nation from npr | Kim Zetter senior reporter at Wired, joined us today from member station in San, Francisco KQED; You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR | kim zetter, senior reporter at wired, joined us today from member station in san francisco kqed. you're listening to talk of the nation, from npr news. |
This is News & Notes I'm Farai Chideya. Obama champion's faith based initiatives and moves his campaign rhetoric to the center. Will his liberal supporters see it as betrayal? Plus, was oil the big motivator for the Iraq war, and which companies cut deals with Iraqi oil producers. We'll hit those topics and more on tod... | this is news & notes, i'm farai chideya obama champion's faith based, initiatives, and moves his. campaign rhetoric to the center will his liberal, supporters see it as betrayal? plus was oil the big motivator for the iraq war and which. companies cut deals with iraqi oil producers we'll hit those topics and more on to... | This is News & Notes I'm Farai Chideya Obama champion's faith based initiatives and moves his campaign rhetoric to the center Will his liberal; supporters see it as betrayal? Plus was oil the big motivator for the Iraq war and which companies cut deals with Iraqi oil producers We'll hit those topics, and more on today'... | this is news & notes i'm farai chideya. obama champion's faith based initiatives and moves his campaign rhetoric to the center. will his liberal supporters see it as betrayal? plus, was oil the big motivator for the iraq war, and which companies cut deals with iraqi oil producers. we'll hit those topics and more on tod... |
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I am great. So, Michael, I'll start with you. On our show last week political contributor Mary Frances Berry, called this the pander period of the elections. | i am great so michael i'll start with you on our show last week political contributor, mary frances berry called this the pander period of the | I am great So Michael I'll start with you On our show last week political contributor Mary Frances Berry called; this the pander period of the | i am great. so, michael, i'll start with you. on our show last week political contributor mary frances berry, called this the pander period of the elections. |
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She's referring to the trend of candidates moving to the center, and trying to please certain constituencies. So, with the primary behind him, Barack Obama is definitely moving to the center. He's announced support for warrantless wire taps, the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning a D.C. gun ban and faith based ini... | she's referring to, the trend of candidates moving to the center and trying to please certain constituencies so with the primary behind him barack obama is definitely moving to, the center, he's announced, support for warrantless wire taps the recent supreme, court ruling overturning a d.c gun ban and faith based initi... | She's referring to the trend of candidates moving. to the center and trying to please certain constituencies So with. the primary behind him Barack Obama is definitely moving to the center He's announced support for warrantless wire. taps the recent. Supreme Court ruling overturning, a D.C gun ban and faith. based, ini... | she's referring to the trend of candidates moving to the center, and trying to please certain constituencies. so, with the primary behind him, barack obama is definitely moving to the center. he's announced support for warrantless wire taps, the recent supreme court ruling overturning a d.c. gun ban and faith based ini... |
Well, he's doing smart things. From my perspective he's now just saying some things that are common sense. The only surprising thing here for me is how long it's taken the Obama boys and Obama girls across the country to wake up and smell the waffles. | well he's doing smart things from my perspective he's now just saying some things that are, common sense the only surprising thing here for me is, how long it's taken, the obama boys and obama girls across, the country to wake up and smell the. | Well he's doing, smart things From my perspective he's now just saying some things that are common sense. The only surprising thing here for me is how long it's taken the Obama boys and Obama girls across the country to wake up. and smell the | well, he's doing smart things. from my perspective he's now just saying some things that are common sense. the only surprising thing here for me is how long it's taken the obama boys and obama girls across the country to wake up and smell the waffles. |
I've been looking to see - you know, how long Obama has gotten a pass as a phenomenon, where now he has to come and say some things that actually make commonsense. Maybe he's out of new ideas, and these are old ideas that also do make sense. | i've been looking to; see - you know how long obama has gotten a pass as. a phenomenon where now he. has to come and say some things that actually make commonsense maybe he's; out of new. ideas and these are old ideas that also do make | I've been looking to see - you know how long Obama has gotten a pass, as a phenomenon where now he has to come and, say some things that actually make commonsense Maybe he's out of new ideas and. these are old ideas that also do make | i've been looking to see - you know, how long obama has gotten a pass as a phenomenon, where now he has to come and say some things that actually make commonsense. maybe he's out of new ideas, and these are old ideas that also do make sense. |
I mean it sounds very much like to me what George W. Bush talked about in terms of healing and compassionate conservatism. It shows to me that his heart is in the right place, but that doesn't necessarily make for good policy. | i mean it sounds very much like to me what george w bush talked about in terms of healing and compassionate conservatism, it shows to me that his heart is in, the right place but that doesn't necessarily make for good | I mean it, sounds very much like to me what George W Bush talked about in terms of. healing and compassionate conservatism It shows to me. that his heart is in the right place but that doesn't necessarily make for good, | i mean it sounds very much like to me what george w. bush talked about in terms of healing and compassionate conservatism. it shows to me that his heart is in the right place, but that doesn't necessarily make for good policy. |
Well, Liza when you look at this do you think that liberals, and you know, Obama supporters come in various political flavors. But do you think liberals in particular are going to be annoyed with this? | well liza when you look at this do, you think that liberals and you know obama supporters come in various political flavors but do you think, liberals in particular are going to; be annoyed, with | Well Liza when you. look at this do you think that liberals and, you know Obama. supporters come in various political flavors But do, you think liberals, in, particular are going to, be annoyed with | well, liza when you look at this do you think that liberals, and you know, obama supporters come in various political flavors. but do you think liberals in particular are going to be annoyed with this? |
It's not so much annoyance, because this is not about - you know, who's a better cheerleader. But, for example, with the warrant less wire tapping and retroactive immunity to the telecoms for having basically aided and abetted the Bush administration's illegal wire tapping of civilians. That's a big one, and Obama runs... | it's not so much annoyance, because. this is not about - you know who's a better cheerleader but for example with the warrant less wire tapping, and retroactive immunity to, the telecoms for having basically aided and abetted the, bush administration's illegal wire. tapping of civilians that's. a big one; and obama run... | It's not so much annoyance because this is not, about - you know who's a better cheerleader But for example with the warrant less wire tapping and retroactive immunity to the telecoms for having basically aided and abetted the Bush. administration's illegal wire tapping of. civilians, That's. a big one and, Obama. runs... | it's not so much annoyance, because this is not about - you know, who's a better cheerleader. but, for example, with the warrant less wire tapping and retroactive immunity to the telecoms for having basically aided and abetted the bush administration's illegal wire tapping of civilians. that's a big one, and obama runs... |
He spent a whole year saying that he would go after the teleco's, and that - you know, FISA would have to be absolutely looked up - you know, looked up and down. So, it's, you know. | he spent a whole year saying that he would go after the teleco's and that - you know fisa would, have to be absolutely looked up - you, know looked. up, and down so it's you | He spent a whole year saying. that. he would; go after the teleco's and that - you know FISA would have to be absolutely looked up - you know looked up and down So it's you | he spent a whole year saying that he would go after the teleco's, and that - you know, fisa would have to be absolutely looked up - you know, looked up and down. so, it's, you know. |
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When you've spent 18 months talking about change, and then all of a sudden you're saying well, you know, we have to go back to doing the same thing that we always did here in Washington. It's a huge gamble that he's taking on that, and so - you know, I can understand speaking to different constituencies and trying to f... | when you've spent. 18 months talking about change and then all of a sudden you're. saying well you know we, have to go back to doing the, same thing that we always did here, in washington it's a huge gamble that he's taking on that and. so - you know i can understand speaking, to different constituencies and trying to ... | When. you've spent 18 months talking about change and then all of a sudden you're saying well you know we, have to go back. to doing the same thing that we always did here in Washington It's a huge gamble that he's taking on that and so - you, know I can understand speaking to different constituencies and trying to fin... | when you've spent 18 months talking about change, and then all of a sudden you're saying well, you know, we have to go back to doing the same thing that we always did here in washington. it's a huge gamble that he's taking on that, and so - you know, i can understand speaking to different constituencies and trying to f... |
I mean you can't all of a sudden give up on your core values so, that's - you know, the period now. Here where most people are on vacation are not necessarily paying attention, but when - you know, time comes for the real campaigning he cannot - he can't take that gamble of just basically saying he's going to walk away... | i mean you can't all of a sudden give up on. your core values so that's - you know the period. now here. where most people are on vacation are not necessarily paying attention but when - you know time comes for the real, campaigning he cannot - he can't take that gamble of just basically saying he's, going to walk away... | I, mean you can't all of a sudden give up on your core values so that's - you know the period now Here where most people are on vacation are not necessarily paying attention but when - you know time comes for the real, campaigning he, cannot - he can't take that gamble of just basically saying he's going to walk away f... | i mean you can't all of a sudden give up on your core values so, that's - you know, the period now. here where most people are on vacation are not necessarily paying attention, but when - you know, time comes for the real campaigning he cannot - he can't take that gamble of just basically saying he's going to walk away... |
Sharon, why don't you dig in a little bit on faith based initiatives. Because that's something - you know, Senator Obama also made a big speech at an AME conference and - or an AME church, and really dug into his Christianity. It was a personal speech but it was also obviously a political speech, and then his support f... | sharon why don't you dig in. a little bit on faith based initiatives because that's something - you know senator. obama also made a, big speech at an ame conference and - or an ame church and really dug into his christianity; it was a personal speech but it was also obviously a political speech, and then his support fo... | Sharon why, don't you dig, in a little bit on faith based initiatives Because that's something - you know Senator Obama also made a big speech at an AME conference and - or an. AME church and really dug into his Christianity It was a personal, speech. but it was. also obviously. a, political speech and then his support... | sharon, why don't you dig in a little bit on faith based initiatives. because that's something - you know, senator obama also made a big speech at an ame conference and - or an ame church, and really dug into his christianity. it was a personal speech but it was also obviously a political speech, and then his support f... |
Well, I think that out of the current faith based initiatives the black community is the least to benefit from it. And so, I'm not sure that he wanting to extend it - not the same model that doesn't work now for the black community, but I'm not sure... | well i think that out of the current faith based initiatives the black community. is the least to benefit. from, it, and so i'm not sure that he, wanting to extend; it - not the same model that doesn't work now for, the black, community but i'm not | Well I think. that out of the current faith based, initiatives the black community is the least to benefit from it And so I'm not, sure that he wanting to extend it - not the same model that doesn't work now, for. the black community. but I'm not | well, i think that out of the current faith based initiatives the black community is the least to benefit from it. and so, i'm not sure that he wanting to extend it - not the same model that doesn't work now for the black community, but i'm not sure... |
But why do you say that it doesn't work for the black community? | but why do you say that it doesn't work for the black | But why. do you. say that it doesn't work for the black | but why do you say that it doesn't work for the black community? |
Meaning, a lot of black churches are getting that - those funds. And that's - you know, there's been a few pieces on that where - I'm meaning a few articles where black churches are not the beneficiaries of all this faith based funding out there. | meaning a lot of black churches are getting that - those funds and that's - you know there's been a few pieces. on that where - i'm meaning; a few articles where black churches are not the beneficiaries of all, this faith based funding out | Meaning a lot of black churches; are getting that - those funds And that's - you. know there's, been a few pieces on that where, - I'm meaning, a few articles where black. churches are, not the beneficiaries of all. this faith based. funding out | meaning, a lot of black churches are getting that - those funds. and that's - you know, there's been a few pieces on that where - i'm meaning a few articles where black churches are not the beneficiaries of all this faith based funding out there. |
And so, if Barack Obama's talking about extending it to where black churches, black communities would benefit from the initiative then I'm not sure that's such a bad thing. | and so if barack obama's talking, about extending it to where. black churches black communities would benefit from the initiative then i'm not; sure that's; such a, bad | And so if Barack Obama's talking about extending. it to where, black churches, black communities would, benefit from the, initiative then I'm not sure that's such a bad | and so, if barack obama's talking about extending it to where black churches, black communities would benefit from the initiative then i'm not sure that's such a bad thing. |
Before we wrap it up. Michael, back to you - Right to bear arms, Supreme Court decision, support by Obama - How do you think that plays out after his bitterness guns comment? | before we, wrap it up michael back to you - right to bear arms. supreme court decision support by obama - how do you think that plays out after his bitterness guns | Before we wrap it up Michael back to you - Right to bear arms Supreme, Court decision support by Obama - How, do you think that plays out after his bitterness guns | before we wrap it up. michael, back to you - right to bear arms, supreme court decision, support by obama - how do you think that plays out after his bitterness guns comment? |
Well, you go a little further - back further than Alabama, but New York, Mario Cuomo was defeated in 1994 by George Pataki. So that's again pretty recently. | well you go a little further - back further than alabama but new york. mario cuomo was defeated in 1994 by george pataki so that's again pretty | Well you go a, little further - back further than Alabama but New York Mario Cuomo was; defeated in 1994 by George Pataki So that's again pretty | well, you go a little further - back further than alabama, but new york, mario cuomo was defeated in 1994 by george pataki. so that's again pretty recently. |
I certainly think that the gay rights war is nearing an end. You know, I got a provocative email from a friend who's a very prominent gay journalist, and it had two words: It's over. I don't know, Jacki. It's like - I'm sure you've covered your share of campaigns. At some point, you look around at the other reporters a... | i certainly think that the, gay rights war is, nearing an end you know i got a provocative email from. a, friend who's a very prominent gay journalist and it had two words: it's over i don't, know jacki; it's like - i'm, sure you've covered your share. of campaigns at some point, you look around at the other reporters ... | I certainly think that the gay rights, war is nearing an end You, know I got a provocative. email from a friend who's a, very prominent gay journalist and it, had, two words: It's over, I. don't know Jacki It's. like - I'm sure you've covered your share of campaigns, At some point you look around. at the other reporter... | i certainly think that the gay rights war is nearing an end. you know, i got a provocative email from a friend who's a very prominent gay journalist, and it had two words: it's over. i don't know, jacki. it's like - i'm sure you've covered your share of campaigns. at some point, you look around at the other reporters a... |
What about for younger people? I mean, do you think that they feel the same way that you do about the movement and how it's evolved? | what about for younger people? i mean do, you think that, they feel the same way that you do about the movement and how it's | What about for younger people? I mean do you think that they feel the same way that you do about the movement and how it's | what about for younger people? i mean, do you think that they feel the same way that you do about the movement and how it's evolved? |
No. They feel much more positive than I do because that's the reason that it's over. This whole thing is generational. Young people, they don't care. They have gay friends, even young evangelicals. There was a very interesting poll that was done in 2011 by the Public Religion Research Institute, and it showed nearly ha... | no they feel much more positive than i, do because that's the reason that it's over this whole thing is generational young people they don't care they have. gay friends even young evangelicals there was a very interesting, poll that was done in 2011 by the public; religion research institute. and it showed. nearly half... | No They feel much more positive than, I do because that's the reason that it's over This whole thing is generational Young people. they don't care They have gay friends even young evangelicals There was a very interesting poll that was done. in 2011 by the Public Religion Research Institute and it, showed nearly half o... | no. they feel much more positive than i do because that's the reason that it's over. this whole thing is generational. young people, they don't care. they have gay friends, even young evangelicals. there was a very interesting poll that was done in 2011 by the public religion research institute, and it showed nearly ha... |
So you've covered gay rights for decades. What are some of the standouts in terms of the arc of the movement? | so you've covered gay rights for decades what are some of; the standouts in terms of the arc of the, | So you've; covered gay rights for decades What are, some of the standouts in terms, of the arc of the, | so you've covered gay rights for decades. what are some of the standouts in terms of the arc of the movement? |
Well, of course, beginning with Stonewall in 1969. But you know what I think really turned things around - and it sounds strange to say this - is the AIDS tragedy actually benefitted gay rights. First of all, it brought a lot of gay people out of the closet, but also I think that straight people gained new respect for ... | well of course beginning with stonewall in 1969. but you know what. i think really turned things around - and it sounds strange to say this - is the aids tragedy actually benefitted gay rights first of all it brought a lot, of gay people out of the. closet but also i think that straight people gained new respect for me... | Well of course beginning with Stonewall in 1969. But you know what I think really turned things around - and it sounds strange to. say this - is the AIDS tragedy actually benefitted gay rights First of all it brought a lot of gay people out of the closet. but also. I think. that straight people gained new respect for m... | well, of course, beginning with stonewall in 1969. but you know what i think really turned things around - and it sounds strange to say this - is the aids tragedy actually benefitted gay rights. first of all, it brought a lot of gay people out of the closet, but also i think that straight people gained new respect for ... |
I'd like to ask you something personal. Thirty-five years of being an out gay reporter, how does it look today from the way it did when you were a younger man? | i'd like to ask you something personal thirty-five years. of being an out gay reporter how does it look today from the way, it did, when you were a younger, | I'd like to ask you something personal Thirty-five years of being, an out gay reporter how does it, look today from the way it did when you were a younger | i'd like to ask you something personal. thirty-five years of being an out gay reporter, how does it look today from the way it did when you were a younger man? |
Oh, it's actually wonderful. For me, at my age to see the president of the United States use his inaugural address to compare gay rights to the civil rights movement - I never thought I'd see this day. And, you know, a lot of people worked hard for this over the years. I just feel very grateful about it all. | oh it's, actually, wonderful for me at my age. to see the president; of the united states use his; inaugural address to compare gay rights to the civil rights movement - i never thought i'd see this day and, you know a. lot of people worked hard for this over the, years i just feel very grateful about it | Oh it's actually wonderful For me at my age to see, the president of the, United States use his inaugural address to compare gay rights to the; civil rights movement - I never thought I'd see this day And you know a lot of people worked hard for this over the years I. just feel very; grateful about it | oh, it's actually wonderful. for me, at my age to see the president of the united states use his inaugural address to compare gay rights to the civil rights movement - i never thought i'd see this day. and, you know, a lot of people worked hard for this over the years. i just feel very grateful about it all. |
And I don't want to minimize that there are battles to be fought. One is Proposition 8, which is the gay marriage case in California that comes before the U.S. Supreme Court. And then DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act. And then the Employment Non-Discrimination Act also has to be dealt with in Congress. And, you know, ... | and i don't want to minimize that there are battles to be fought one is proposition 8, which, is the gay marriage case. in california that comes before the u.s supreme court and then doma the defense, of marriage act and. then the employment non-discrimination act, also has to be dealt with in; congress and you know yo... | And I don't want to minimize that there are battles to be fought. One is Proposition 8, which is the gay marriage case. in California that comes before the U.S Supreme Court And then DOMA the Defense of Marriage Act And then the Employment Non-Discrimination Act also has to be dealt with in Congress And you know, you c... | and i don't want to minimize that there are battles to be fought. one is proposition 8, which is the gay marriage case in california that comes before the u.s. supreme court. and then doma, the defense of marriage act. and then the employment non-discrimination act also has to be dealt with in congress. and, you know, ... |
You are - I hope I'm not outing you here - 66? | you are - i hope i'm not outing you here | You are - I hope. I'm not outing you here | you are - i hope i'm not outing you here - 66? |
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I'm openly 66. | i'm openly | I'm openly | i'm openly 66. |
And so in your lifetime - and there are plenty of good years left - gays will see full and equal rights under the law in the United States. | and so in your lifetime - and there are plenty of good, years left, - gays will see; full. and equal rights under the law in the united. | And so in your lifetime - and there are plenty of good years left - gays will. see full and equal rights under the law in the United, | and so in your lifetime - and there are plenty of good years left - gays will see full and equal rights under the law in the united states. |
Absolutely. No question about it. Any poll that you look at shows that the vast majority now in America supports fully for rights, including marriage equality for lesbian and gay people. | absolutely no question about it any poll. that you look at shows that the vast majority, now in america supports fully for rights including marriage equality for lesbian; and gay | Absolutely No question about it Any poll that you look at shows that the vast majority now in America supports fully for rights including, marriage equality for lesbian and gay | absolutely. no question about it. any poll that you look at shows that the vast majority now in america supports fully for rights, including marriage equality for lesbian and gay people. |
One of those 29 states where you can be fired for being gay is Kentucky. Chris Hartman directs the Fairness Campaign in Louisville, a gay rights advocacy organization. | one of those 29 states where you can be fired for being, gay is kentucky chris hartman directs the fairness campaign, in louisville a gay rights advocacy | One of those 29 states where you can. be fired for being gay is Kentucky Chris Hartman directs the Fairness. Campaign in Louisville a gay rights advocacy | one of those 29 states where you can be fired for being gay is kentucky. chris hartman directs the fairness campaign in louisville, a gay rights advocacy organization. |
What is still legal currently in most of our state, to fire someone from a job, deny them a place to live or kick someone off a bus or out of a restaurant, if someone thinks that they're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. | what is still legal currently in most of our state, to fire someone from a job deny them a place to live or kick someone, off a bus or out of, a restaurant if someone thinks, that they're lesbian gay bisexual or | What is still legal currently, in most, of our, state to fire someone from a, job deny them a place to live. or kick someone off a bus or out of a restaurant if someone thinks that they're lesbian gay bisexual or | what is still legal currently in most of our state, to fire someone from a job, deny them a place to live or kick someone off a bus or out of a restaurant, if someone thinks that they're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. |
Aren't gay people covered by the same laws that would protect against discrimination based on race or religious affiliation? | aren't gay people covered by the same laws that would; protect against discrimination. based on; race or religious | Aren't gay people covered by the same laws that. would protect against discrimination based on race or religious. | aren't gay people covered by the same laws that would protect against discrimination based on race or religious affiliation? |
Unfortunately not. Both the federal and our state's Civil Rights Act do have discrimination protections based on someone's race, religion, color, national origin, familial status, disability. In Kentucky, even your smoking status is protected. But we do not have those same types of protections based on actual or percei... | unfortunately not both the federal and our state's civil rights act do have discrimination protections based on. someone's race religion color national origin familial. status disability in kentucky even your smoking status, is protected but we do, not have those same types of protections based on actual or. perceived ... | Unfortunately not. Both the federal and our state's Civil Rights Act do; have discrimination protections based on someone's race religion color national. origin familial status disability In Kentucky even your smoking status is protected But we do not have those same. types of protections based on actual or perceived s... | unfortunately not. both the federal and our state's civil rights act do have discrimination protections based on someone's race, religion, color, national origin, familial status, disability. in kentucky, even your smoking status is protected. but we do not have those same types of protections based on actual or percei... |
Are there any specific cases of bias in Kentucky that you've had to deal with? | are there. any specific cases of bias in kentucky that. you've had to deal | Are there any specific cases of bias in, Kentucky that you've had to. deal, | are there any specific cases of bias in kentucky that you've had to deal with? |
Unfortunately, yes. As recent as last year in the city of Richmond, Kentucky, we had a young lesbian couple taking maternity photos in a park. They were asked by their photographer to share a brief kiss. When they did, a park attendant approached them, said we don't accept your kind here and forced them to leave the pr... | unfortunately yes, as recent as last year in the city of richmond kentucky we had a. young, lesbian couple taking, maternity photos in, a park they, were asked by their photographer to share a brief kiss when they did a park attendant approached, them; said we don't accept your kind here and forced them to leave the | Unfortunately yes As recent as last year in the city of. Richmond Kentucky we had. a. young lesbian couple taking maternity photos in a park They were asked by their, photographer to share a brief kiss When they did a park attendant approached them said we don't accept your, kind. here and forced them to, leave the | unfortunately, yes. as recent as last year in the city of richmond, kentucky, we had a young lesbian couple taking maternity photos in a park. they were asked by their photographer to share a brief kiss. when they did, a park attendant approached them, said we don't accept your kind here and forced them to leave the pr... |
How about in housing? | how about in; | How about in | how about in housing? |
In Elizabethtown, a gentleman - he and his partner who had been looking for their perfect apartment, they found it after months of searching. They went to sign the lease, and they were told in no uncertain terms that they would not rent a one-bedroom apartment to two people of the same gender. | in elizabethtown a gentleman - he and his partner who had been looking for their perfect apartment they found it after months of. searching they went to sign the lease and they were told in no uncertain terms that they would not rent a one-bedroom apartment to two people of the same | In Elizabethtown a gentleman - he and, his partner who had been looking for their perfect apartment, they found. it after months, of searching They went to sign the lease and they. were told in no uncertain terms that they would not rent a one-bedroom apartment to two people of the same | in elizabethtown, a gentleman - he and his partner who had been looking for their perfect apartment, they found it after months of searching. they went to sign the lease, and they were told in no uncertain terms that they would not rent a one-bedroom apartment to two people of the same gender. |
Do you think that this type of discrimination is more pervasive in rural areas? | do you think that this type of discrimination is. more pervasive in rural. | Do you think that this type of discrimination is more pervasive in rural | do you think that this type of discrimination is more pervasive in rural areas? |
It certainly is a problem in places that don't have these types of discrimination protections and what we call fairness laws. This type of discrimination occurs in many places. But in places that don't have these types of protections, people who are prone to prejudice or who would commit discriminatory acts are embolde... | it certainly. is a problem. in places that don't have these types of discrimination protections and what we call fairness laws this type of, discrimination occurs in many places but in places that don't, have these types of protections people who are, prone to prejudice or who would, commit discriminatory acts are embo... | It certainly is. a problem in places that don't have these types of discrimination protections and, what we call fairness laws This type. of discrimination occurs in many places, But in places that don't, have these types of protections people, who are prone to prejudice or who would commit discriminatory acts are embo... | it certainly is a problem in places that don't have these types of discrimination protections and what we call fairness laws. this type of discrimination occurs in many places. but in places that don't have these types of protections, people who are prone to prejudice or who would commit discriminatory acts are embolde... |
So do you think that there's quite a ways to go before activists can declare that the war for gay civil rights has been won? | so do you. think. that there's quite a ways to go. before activists can declare, that the war for gay civil rights has been | So do you think. that there's quite a ways to go before activists can, declare that the war for gay civil rights has been | so do you think that there's quite a ways to go before activists can declare that the war for gay civil rights has been won? |
Absolutely. In a lot of places in the country, folks feel that we're so close that marriage is sort of the final frontier. And, of course, Barack Obama has created some watershed civil rights moments. But in a state like Kentucky, where you can still be fired from your job, it feels like the battle has just begun. | absolutely in a lot of, places. in the country folks feel that we're, so close that marriage is sort of the final frontier and. of course barack obama has created. some watershed civil rights moments but in a state like kentucky where you can still be fired from your job it; feels like the battle has just | Absolutely In a lot of places in the country folks feel. that we're so close that, marriage is sort of the final. frontier And of. course Barack Obama. has created some. watershed civil rights moments But in a state like Kentucky where. you can still be fired from your job it feels like the battle has just | absolutely. in a lot of places in the country, folks feel that we're so close that marriage is sort of the final frontier. and, of course, barack obama has created some watershed civil rights moments. but in a state like kentucky, where you can still be fired from your job, it feels like the battle has just begun. |
That's Chris Hartman, the director of the Fairness Campaign in Louisville, Kentucky. | that's chris hartman the; director of the fairness campaign in louisville | That's Chris Hartman the director of the Fairness. Campaign in Louisville, | that's chris hartman, the director of the fairness campaign in louisville, kentucky. |
In Wyoming, Cathy Connolly is the first openly gay representative there. She's working to get gay rights legislation passed, a tough seat in a conservative state where Connolly is one of just eight Democrats of the 60-member House. She represents Laramie. Laramie is the city that became infamous for the brutal 1998 mur... | in wyoming cathy connolly is the first openly gay representative there she's; working to get gay, rights legislation passed a tough seat in a conservative state where connolly is one of just eight democrats of the 60-member house she represents laramie laramie. is the city that became. infamous, for the brutal 1998 mur... | In Wyoming Cathy Connolly, is the first. openly gay, representative there She's working to. get, gay rights legislation passed a tough seat in a conservative state where, Connolly is one, of just eight Democrats of the 60-member House She, represents Laramie, Laramie is the city that became infamous for the brutal 1998... | in wyoming, cathy connolly is the first openly gay representative there. she's working to get gay rights legislation passed, a tough seat in a conservative state where connolly is one of just eight democrats of the 60-member house. she represents laramie. laramie is the city that became infamous for the brutal 1998 mur... |
GLBTQ individuals don't want to wake up in the morning and say to themselves, oh, my goodness, I'm gay and I live in Wyoming. In fact, what we want to and need to do is just go to work, have our lives, live with our families, be active in our communities and just have sexuality like everyone else's sexuality, just be p... | glbtq individuals don't want to wake up, in the morning and say to. themselves oh my goodness i'm gay and i live in wyoming in fact what we want to and need to do is just go to work have our lives live with our families be active. in our communities and just have sexuality like everyone else's sexuality just be part. o... | GLBTQ individuals don't want to wake up in the morning and say to themselves oh my goodness I'm gay and I live. in Wyoming. In, fact what we want to and need to do is just go to work, have our lives live with our families be active in our communities. and just have sexuality like everyone else's sexuality just be part ... | glbtq individuals don't want to wake up in the morning and say to themselves, oh, my goodness, i'm gay and i live in wyoming. in fact, what we want to and need to do is just go to work, have our lives, live with our families, be active in our communities and just have sexuality like everyone else's sexuality, just be p... |
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We need relationship recognition. We need antidiscrimination laws. We need to be able to raise our families without needing to worry about legal documentation. So the struggle is not over with, especially not here in Wyoming. | we need relationship recognition we need antidiscrimination laws, we need to be able to raise our, families; without needing to worry about legal documentation so the struggle is not over with especially not here in | We need relationship. recognition We; need antidiscrimination laws We need to be able to raise our families without, needing to worry about legal documentation So the struggle is not over with especially not. here in | we need relationship recognition. we need antidiscrimination laws. we need to be able to raise our families without needing to worry about legal documentation. so the struggle is not over with, especially not here in wyoming. |
Part of the struggle has also been reflected in popular culture. In shows like "Will and Grace" and "Glee" and nearly 20 years ago in the television show "My So-Called Life." In 1994, "My So-Called Life" developed a cult following, in part because one of its principle characters, the Puerto Rican teenager who comes out... | part of the struggle has also been reflected. in, popular culture in shows like "will and grace" and "glee" and nearly 20 years, ago in the television show "my so-called life" in 1994, "my. so-called life" developed a cult following in part because one of its principle characters the puerto, rican. teenager who comes o... | Part of the struggle. has also been reflected in popular culture In shows like "Will and Grace" and "Glee" and nearly 20 years ago in the television show "My So-Called Life" In 1994, "My So-Called. Life" developed a; cult following in part because one of its principle characters the, Puerto Rican teenager who comes out... | part of the struggle has also been reflected in popular culture. in shows like "will and grace" and "glee" and nearly 20 years ago in the television show "my so-called life." in 1994, "my so-called life" developed a cult following, in part because one of its principle characters, the puerto rican teenager who comes out... |
(SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "MY SO-CALLED LIFE") | (soundbite of tv. show "my so-called | (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW "MY SO-CALLED | (soundbite of tv show, "my so-called life") |
That's actor Wilson Cruz playing Rickie Vasquez. He got the role when he was just 19, and it mimicked his own life. He had just come out to his family, and his father kicked him out. He was homeless. | that's actor wilson cruz playing rickie vasquez he got the role when he was just 19, and it mimicked his own life he had just come out, to his family and his father kicked him out he was, | That's actor Wilson Cruz playing Rickie Vasquez He got the role when. he was just 19, and it mimicked his own life He had just come out to his family and his father kicked him out He was | that's actor wilson cruz playing rickie vasquez. he got the role when he was just 19, and it mimicked his own life. he had just come out to his family, and his father kicked him out. he was homeless. |
: I lived in that car for a few months and on friends' couches until we started shooting the series "My So-Called Life." | : i lived in that car for a few months and on friends' couches until we started shooting the series "my so-called | : I lived in that car; for a few, months and, on, friends' couches until we started shooting the series "My So-Called | : i lived in that car for a few months and on friends' couches until we started shooting the series "my so-called life." |
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