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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on September 24, 1995. Wylen shares national news updates, including the American Red Cross’s decision to scale back instructional content in its AIDS education program, doubts about the effectiveness of Hawaii’s Same-Sex Marriage Commission to effect legislative change, Seattle bishops’ silence on the city’s gay rights initiatives despite past anti-gay rhetoric, Microsoft’s public support for human rights following criticism over its refusal to join an economic boycott of Cobb County, Georgia, and Romania’s steps toward repealing anti-gay laws. “One of the Enemy” by Romanovsky & Phillips plays. Wylen interviews public school teacher Kathy Fleming, co-chair of the Philadelphia chapter of the Gay and Lesbian Student and Teachers Network (GLSTN). Wylen and Fleming discuss GLSTN’s mission, the persistence of homophobia in schools, and the significance of incorporating gay history into education. “Language of Violence (Mix)” by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy and “My Old School” by Steely Dan play. Wylen presents local news, including the Philadelphia AIDS Consortium’s opposition to a bill introduced by Councilwoman Joan Specter, controversy surrounding a proposed workshop by the Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Initiative for the Latinos in Pennsylvania Conference, and announcements for upcoming events and workshops. “Desperado” by The Eagles plays. Michael McGonagle reviews Lie Down With Dogs, directed by Wally White. “Fall in Philadelphia” by Hall and Oates and “On Children” by The Flirtations play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.