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Constance McMillen arrives at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards (Angela Weiss/Getty)
Constance McMillian’s school wouldn’t let her attend prom because her date was another girl. Hear from her on what it’s like to be gay in high school; and the latest on gay rights legislation. Plus: Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick discusses the latest Supreme Court decisions; and Time Out’s Allison Williams tells us when and where to find active fun and games this summer.
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Gay Rights in High School
Constance McMillen, high school senior and one of the Grand Marshals of this year's Gay Pride Parade, was denied access to her prom when she wanted to bring her girlfriend. She discusses a bill to protect LGBT students from harassment at school. Joining her will be Thomas Krever, executive director of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School in New York City.
Gay Rights in the U.S.
Michael Lavers talks about President Obama has expanded federal benefits and rights to the LGBT community, and upcoming national legislation. He is national news editor for EDGE media network.
The Future of Artists' Lofts
James Panero, art critic and managing editor for The New Criterion, talks about an expansion of the loft law protecting New York City tenants in manufacturing or commercial space converted for residential lofts.
This Albany Life
This past weekend This American Life set its lens on New York State's financial crisis with Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch. Host Ira Glass and the Lt. Governor join us to talk about possible budget fixes.
Tune in at 8pm tonight to hear a re-airing of This American's Life's original segment!
New SCOTUS Decisions
Senior editor at Slate, Dahlia Lithwick, discusses this week's Supreme Court decisions and previews the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings starting on Monday.
Crowd-Sourcing Summer: Fun & Games
Associate editor Allison Williams of Time Out New York picks can't-miss summer events each Thursday in June. This week: Fun & Games.
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