Trump Ratchets Up Attacks on the Trans Community, Quentin Crisp's Great-Niece On the GenderQueer Pioneer

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Out-FM show aired on Tues., December 23, 2025

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Quentin Crisp's great-niece Michèle Goycoolea Pratt (l)
& Phillip Ward of Gene Frankel Theatre (r)
 
Pauline Park will discuss Donald Trump's latest attacks on gender-affirming health care. Michele Goycoolea Pratt will reflect on her great-uncle Quentin Crisp's legacy of gender bending and we will play a recording of the late Brian Edward reading "The Alternative Queen's Speech." 
 

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