Queer Time Episode Three: Events Troubling the LGBTQ Community and Gender Dysphoria

Rachel McCrea, Zachary Khouri, Maddy Ting, and Mikayla Nguyen
February 4, 2019

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This week, Rachel discusses the Chechnya Gay Purge, the hate crime against Jussie Smollett, the Supreme Court Ban, and gender dysphoria. Edited by Zachary Khouri.

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About the Writers

Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer

Rachel McCrea is a junior at Carlmont High School who is passionate about local and world news, as well as photojournalism. To check out her portfolio, click here.

Twitter: @rachmccrea

Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor

Zachary Khouri is a junior and Scot Scoop editor who is deeply interested in researching and podcasting. They would consider themselves to be an activist for various human rights causes. To check out their portfolio, click here.

Twitter: @zacharykhouri

Maddy Ting, Scot Scoop Editor

Maddy is a junior at Carlmont High School. She's a Scot Scoop editor and the leader of Queer Time Podcast, a podcast that aims to raise awareness and address topics regarding the LGBT+ community. In her free time, she enjoys drawing dragons and anime. To check out her portfolio, click here.

Twitter: @MaddyTing

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