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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on September 18, 1994. Wylen presents national news updates including the fourth annual meeting of the Christian Coalition in Washington DC, growing support for Oregon’s anti-gay Measure 13, the victory of Arne Carlson as candidate for governor of Minnesota with the support of the Log Cabin Republicans, the dismissal of charges of disorderly conduct made against Florida prosecutor, Mark McHugh, the release of studies indiciating large racial disparities in AIDS infection rates, and Debbie Harry’s violent assault of drag queens performing her song. Wylen interviews Mike Ferens and Chuck Volz, members of the Pro-Life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians (PLAGL). Wylen, Ferens, and Volz discuss the organization’s mission and core principles and debate the organization’s stance. Cecilia Holecheusky calls in from Cleveland, OH to discuss her experience working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and her stances on abortion, having had one herself. “Womb Envy” by Romanovsky & Phillips plays. Wylen presents local news updates and announcements. “Get Together” by Indigo Girls and “Teach Your Children” by Crosby Stills, Nash & Young play. Andrea Kissick of This Way Out reports from the 13th annual international Parents and Friends of Lesbins and Gays (PFLAG) conference hosted in California. “Children Will Listen/Everything Possible” by Bill McKinley and “On Children” by Sweet Honey in the Rock play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.