Episodes

  • GLAD Law’s Ricardo Martinez Discusses Options to Protect Your LGBTQ Civil Rights in this New Era

    GLAD Law’s Ricardo Martinez Discusses Options to Protect Your LGBTQ Civil Rights in this New Era
    Nov 21 2024
    On today’s show we have the new Executive Director of GLAD Law Ricardo Martinez. GLAD Law, which has been around since 1978, has been instrumental in the LGBTQ+ rights movement through advocacy work and bold litigation. Martinez shares options with the community on what to do now to prepare for what’s to come after the 2024 elections.
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    17 mins
  • Episode 131 Civil Rights Advocate Josie Caballero Takes On Anti-Trans Bigotry at the Ballot Box

    Episode 131 Civil Rights Advocate Josie Caballero Takes On Anti-Trans Bigotry at the Ballot Box
    Oct 24 2024
    Advocates for Trans Equality’s Josie Caballero serves as the Director of Voting and Elections at the nation’s leading Trans organization. She builds coalitions, develops policy, and advocates to enhance the visibility and understanding of transgender issues.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 130 Latino Victory’s Winter Snitz-Meza Discusses the 2024 Vote and Future Latino Candidates

    Episode 130 Latino Victory’s Winter Snitz-Meza Discusses the 2024 Vote and Future Latino Candidates
    Sep 30 2024
    Latino Victory’s National Political Director Winter Snitz-Meza talks about his organization’s focus on voter turnout in swing states and how the organization is preparing the next generation of Latino elected officials.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 129 Yesenia Alvarado Henninger of Q Street Protects LGBTQ Rights on Capitol Hill

    Episode 129 Yesenia Alvarado Henninger of Q Street Protects LGBTQ Rights on Capitol Hill
    Aug 18 2024
    We chat with Q Street President Yesenia Alvarado Henninger. She’s the first person of color to lead the professional association dedicated to LGBTQ lobbyists and public policy advocates. We’ll discuss her work to ensure your queer rights are protected on Capitol Hill and how to become an effective lobbyist.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 128 Dr. Joshua DeSilva Talks About the Importance of Mental Health in Our Community

    Episode 128 Dr. Joshua DeSilva Talks About the Importance of Mental Health in Our Community
    Aug 10 2024
    On today’s show we have Dr. Joshua DeSilva a Queer, Latinx Psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at George Washington University. We’ll talk about the importance about mental health and how to seek help.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 127 DNC Delegate Diego Miguel Sanchez Is Ready To Make History

    Episode 127 DNC Delegate Diego Miguel Sanchez Is Ready To Make History
    Jul 26 2024
    Longtime Democratic Party Activist Diego Miguel Sanchez will walk us through his role at the Democratic National Convention, his thoughts and feelings about this election, and how a Harris Presidential Administration will benefit LGBTQ people.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 126 Bringing Equality to Every Town, Meet Robert Salcido Jr of Texas Pride Impact Funds

    Episode 126 Bringing Equality to Every Town, Meet Robert Salcido Jr of Texas Pride Impact Funds
    Jul 14 2024
    Longtime community organizer Robert Salcido Jr has worked hard to bring equality to the Alamo City and now is taking his fight statewide by bringing resources to queer communities both large and small throughout Texas. Learn about Texas Pride Impact Funds on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify & Soundcloud
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    27 mins
  • Episode 125 Dr. Wilfred Labiosa Chronicles the Cuban LGBT Movement in His New Book

    Episode 125 Dr. Wilfred Labiosa Chronicles the Cuban LGBT Movement in His New Book
    Jun 14 2024
    Community Leader Dr. Wilfred Labiosa offers a comprehensive chronology of the LGBT rights movement in Cuba, highlighting the significant milestones, setbacks and tribulations in his new book. Learn about this book and his personal journey on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify & Soundcloud
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    39 mins