How should our political leaders stand against homophobia?

What's the responsibility of our political leaders to stand against homophobia? On the next Your Call, we'll talk about the disastrous effects of homophobia and the role leaders can play in preventing it. Recent teen suicides have exposed the incredible pressure and prejudice LGBTQ youth still experience. But few elected officials have taken on the issue. Why? Can we encourage them to speak out? Does it matter? Join us live at 11 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. How are queer youth "making it better" for themselves? It's Your Call, with Sandip Roy and you.

Guests:
Dan Savage, author of the sex advice column Savage Love, and creator of the It Gets Better Project

Danielle Askini, national program manager for the Gay Straight Alliance, and collaborator with the Make It Better Project

Cyd La Luz, young LGBT activist, OutLoud radio alum, and graduate of Reed College

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Your Call 062408 How does theater aid children in conflict zones?

How does theater heal and transform the lives of children living in conflict zones? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation with Juliano Mer Khamis, General Director of The Freedom Theater in Jenin. We'll also speak with a member of the Destiny Arts Center in Oakland, a city where seven people were fatally shot over the weekend. What role can theater play in violent communities to help children deal with their anger and fear? What challenges do they face? And what can we do to support these efforts? It's Your Call, with me, Rose Aguilar, and you.

Guests:
Juliano Mer Khamees, General Director of The Freedom Theater in Jenin

Jujuana Williams is a member of Destiny Arts in Oakland. She has written, directed and performed in her original play entitled, "A Christmas Story".

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Your Call 031008 How are young girls learning about sex?

How are young girls learning about sex and what should we teach them? On the next Your Call, we'll take a look at sex education for young girls. The United States continues to have one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the industrialized world--almost twice as high as those of England and Canada, and eight times as high as that of the Netherlands. With a decline in sex education and rise in abstinence-only programs, where do girls go to learn about their bodies? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guest:
Ivy Chen, a sexuality health educator at San Francisco State University

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Your Call 030608 Girls Rock

How is pop culture defining girlhood? On the next Your Call, we'll have a discussion about challenges facing young girls today. From celebrity magazines to reality TV to teen idols, girls are faced with a bewildering array of challenges that affect their self-image. How is pop culture influencing the way we think about the evolution of girls to motherhood? And what does it mean to be a girl in today's society? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Courtney Macavinta, journalist, author of Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed

Shane King, Co-Director/Cinematographer of Girls Rock

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