Monday, June 8, 2026 — Confronting division with Pride
(https://www.nativeamericacalling.com/monday-june-8-2026-confronting-division-with-pride/)
Overall support for many key LGBTQ+ issues remains overwhelmingly high among Americans, but a new survey shows that support declining for the first time in years. Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey (https://news.gallup.com/poll/710810/support-lgbtq-issues-remains-down-peak.aspx) shows 69% of those surveyed favor same-sex marriage, for instance. But that is down from 71% two years ago. The new direction comes as more anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation are surfacing (https://www.safehome.org/data-lgbtq-state-safety-rankings/) . A handful of cities and states are opting to show support for traditional families rather than back Pride events. At the same time, annual parades, events and public discussions show no signs of slowing down. We’ll get a view of what Pride means in 2026.
GUESTS
Dr. charlie amáyá scott (https://dineaesthetics.com/) (Diné), independent scholar, public speaker, and content creator
Steven Barrios (https://www.mttwospirit.org/) (Blackfeet), co-founder of the Montana Two Spirit Society; knowledge and wisdom keeper
David Herrera (https://www.mttwospirit.org/) (Mestizo), co-founder of the Montana Two Spirit Society
Myk Mendez (https://www.facebook.com/thegreattonystark) (Shoshone-Bannock), cultural activist and organizer, owner of Marvelous Beads, and a published comic book author
Lenny Hayes (https://www.facebook.com/LLennyH69/) (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate), owner and executive director of Tate Topa Consulting, LLC
Break 1 Music: Common Feelings (song) Darksiderz (artist) Ancestors EP (https://www.darksiderz.com/music/) (album)
Break 2 Music: Beauty Way (song) Summit Dub Squad (https://www.reverbnation.com/summitdubsquad) (artist) The Beauty Way (album)
