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Speaking for Kids, the podcast from Michigans ChildrenAuthor: Michigan's Children
Each month, Speaking for Kids the podcast will bring you a variety of crucial conversations with people making public policy and the voices of the people impacted by those decisions in Michigan. Our goal will be to help you strengthen your voice to speak up for the changes we need to improve Michigans kids' & families' lives. In this and future podcasts, well explore encouraging champions like you to get involved in the issues were fighting for. Including child care, early childhood education and development, the child welfare and foster care systems, family supports and kinship care, family supports, the needs of adult learners & family literacy, youths involved in the juvenile justice system, and more. Language: en Genres: Government, News, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Celebrating Pride and Navigating Challenges for Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Youth
Episode 36
Friday, 27 June, 2025
In this special Pride Month episode, we’re focusing on the urgent challenges facing LGBTQ+ youth in Michigan — and what it will take to protect and uplift them.Matt is joined by Representative Emily Dievendorf (D-77) and Emme Zanotti, Senior Director of Movement Building & Political Affairs at Equality Michigan. Together, they break down the real impact of harmful legislation, the rising threats to queer youth, and the role that advocates, allies, and lawmakers must play in creating safe and affirming spaces.This is a must-listen for anyone who cares about youth, equity, and justice.
