Outbeat Radio News

We began a four-part series this month on the legal aspects of LGBT relationships with local family law attorney Kinna Crocker.  In this first segment, Kinna talks about the current laws related to domestic partnerships, marriage, and prenuptial agreements.  Future segments airing in July, August, and September will cover rental agreements, purchasing a home, adoption, and divorce. 60 years ago last month, President Eisenhower signed an executive order directing that all “sexual perverts” be discovered and removed from government jobs.  Over 5000 gay people lost their jobs, but you aren’t likely to read about this event in many history books.  “The Lavender Scare” is a documentary about this dark time in our history and Emmy-winning producer Josh Howard joined us to talk more about this time and his documentary.  He is producing this film on his own without the backing of a television network or cable channel.  Funding for the project is coming from donations and grants, but more funding is needed to finish t