¿ªÔÆÌåÓý

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý is independent, community-supported media, serving Vermont with trusted, relevant and essential information. We share stories that bring people together, from every corner of our region. New to ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý? Start here.

© 2025 ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý | 365 Troy Ave. Colchester, VT 05446

Public Files:
· · · ·
· · · ·
· · · ·
· ·

For assistance accessing our public files, please contact [email protected] or call 802-655-9451.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

VPR's coverage of arts and culture in the region.

The Ups And Downs Of Rural Life For LGBTQ Vermonters

LGBTQ Vermonters can face unique challenges and needs in rural areas.
ukayacan
/
iStock
LGBTQ Vermonters can face unique challenges and needs in rural areas.

Vermont has been seen as a leader in equal rights for LGBTQ people, but queer Vermonters living in rural areas can face unique challenges, from accessing healthcare to aging well as a queer senior to finding support networks. We're talking about the needs and experiences of LGBTQ Vermonters in rural communities. 

HB Lozito with  and Dana Kaplan with  join Vermont Edition to discuss the needs and challenges facing LGBTQ Vermonters and

We'll also hear from Rory Malone, a non-binary UVM senior studying environmental sciences, sharing their experience growing up in rural Franklin County.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý program Vermont Edition.
Mary Williams Engisch is a local host on All Things Considered.
Matt Smith worked for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý from 2017 to 2023 as managing editor and senior producer of Vermont Edition.

Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message.

Loading...


Latest Stories