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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on January 22, 1995. Wylen presents national news updates including Congressman Jesse Helms’ introduction of two bills which would limit the rights of gays and lesbians in the workplace, a Boston judge’s ruling that a veterans group can block gays and lesbians from participating in their Veteran’s Day parade, the formation of Protest GOP ‘96, a San Diego group intended to organize protests in opposition to the 1996 Republican National Convention, the defeat of a measure removing gay rights protections in West Palm Beach, Florida, the governor of Maine’s announcement of his intentions to campaign against referendums aimed at preventing gay rights laws in the state, and the Vatican’s dismissisal of a French Bishop due to his views on homosexuality. “Truth and the Lie” by Susan Herrick plays. Wylen interviews psychotherapist Joanne Loulan about her 1995 comedy tour focused on her experience surviving breast cancer. “Pink Dress On” by Casselberry-Dupreè plays. Wylen presents local news updates and announcements. “Small Town Change” by Michael Callen plays. Susan Gage of This Way Out reports on The Canopy Connection, a group of clergy and lay people based in Tallahassee, Florida who meet with churches and synagogues to promote compassion and understanding of the effects of the AIDS epidemic. “Volunteers” by Jefferson Airplane and “California Dreaming” by The Mommas and the Papas play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.