60 acast.com Hope Amongst Hate https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/hope-amongst-hate en Mary Woodard Washington State,Tacoma,LGBTQ+,Interview,Talk Show,LGBTQIA,LGBT,LGBTQIA2S+,LGBTQ+ Rights,Advocacy Mary Woodard "Let's shine a light in the dark, and spread a little hope amongst hate."


Hope Amongst Hate is a community podcast based out of Tacoma, Washington. With a focus on legislative advocacy and LGBTQIA2S+ rights, our interview-style podcast aims to educate on local and statewide issues while empowering our communities through the stories and experiences of those impacted.


Brought to you by Rainbow Center, a 501(c)(3) LGBTQIA2S+ nonprofit based in Tacoma, WA. Visit us at rainbowcntr.org to learn more about our work and find out how YOU can spread some Hope Amongst Hate.

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]]> "Let's shine a light in the dark, and spread a little hope amongst hate."


Hope Amongst Hate is a community podcast based out of Tacoma, Washington. With a focus on legislative advocacy and LGBTQIA2S+ rights, our interview-style podcast aims to educate on local and statewide issues while empowering our communities through the stories and experiences of those impacted.


Brought to you by Rainbow Center, a 501(c)(3) LGBTQIA2S+ nonprofit based in Tacoma, WA. Visit us at rainbowcntr.org to learn more about our work and find out how YOU can spread some Hope Amongst Hate.

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]]> false Mary Woodard education@rainbowcntr.org 6ab5878a432e34fa45f72219 hope-amongst-hate episodic https://assets.pippa.io/users/6ab582c3c974afb15425a145/pre-show-covers/1790280785021-6bbdf900-6c60-42d2-83ba-61e0a1246a51.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/hope-amongst-hate Hope Amongst Hate Tacoma Safe Homes 4 All Interview: Josiah Johnson Tacoma Safe Homes 4 All Interview: Josiah Johnson Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:27:24 GMT 19:51 6ada012c3ad7f685514ff49d false https://shows.acast.com/hope-amongst-hate/episodes/6ada012c3ad7f685514ff49d 6ada012c3ad7f685514ff49d 6ab5878a432e34fa45f72219 full 1 4 "..People say, 'This is the most important election of our lifetime'. And for many people, I don't know that that's true, and I think for some it is. And I think accounting for that is really important, that just because what's on the ballot doesn't necessarily impact you, it's worth noting that it very well and deeply impacts others."


In our final episode of the election season, our podcast host Mary Woodard meets with Josiah Johnson from Tacoma Safe Homes 4 All to talk about tenants rights, funding social initiatives during times of financial crisis, and why Tacoma brings him hope. Presented in support of the Tacoma Safe Homes 4 All campaign.

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]]> "..People say, 'This is the most important election of our lifetime'. And for many people, I don't know that that's true, and I think for some it is. And I think accounting for that is really important, that just because what's on the ballot doesn't necessarily impact you, it's worth noting that it very well and deeply impacts others."


In our final episode of the election season, our podcast host Mary Woodard meets with Josiah Johnson from Tacoma Safe Homes 4 All to talk about tenants rights, funding social initiatives during times of financial crisis, and why Tacoma brings him hope. Presented in support of the Tacoma Safe Homes 4 All campaign.

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]]> No Hate in WA State Interview: Lynn Goralski No Hate in WA State Interview: Lynn Goralski Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:28:11 GMT 34:23 6acea26b0c6b30397bf74a8c false https://shows.acast.com/hope-amongst-hate/episodes/6acea26b0c6b30397bf74a8c 6acea26b0c6b30397bf74a8c 6ab5878a432e34fa45f72219 full 1 3 "[Coming out at school first] doesn’t mean the parents aren’t good parents. It means the child is kind of testing and wants to find the way they can best express this so they don’t upset their parents. ...They’re choosing first to try this out and find their voice with people with other people they consider to be supportive to them. And that’s beautiful, it’s just sad that they have to feel they have to do it that way. "

In this episode, Rainbow Center's Education Manager Mary Woodard is joined by Lynn Goralski, an educator of nine years, to get an in-depth look at Initiative 001 and its impact on our schools and students. Presented in support of the No Hate in WA State Campaign.

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]]> "[Coming out at school first] doesn’t mean the parents aren’t good parents. It means the child is kind of testing and wants to find the way they can best express this so they don’t upset their parents. ...They’re choosing first to try this out and find their voice with people with other people they consider to be supportive to them. And that’s beautiful, it’s just sad that they have to feel they have to do it that way. "

In this episode, Rainbow Center's Education Manager Mary Woodard is joined by Lynn Goralski, an educator of nine years, to get an in-depth look at Initiative 001 and its impact on our schools and students. Presented in support of the No Hate in WA State Campaign.

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]]> No Hate in WA State Interview: Chris Davis No Hate in WA State Interview: Chris Davis Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:37:26 GMT 30:06 6ac40aa37c84f5d4dd702c30 false https://shows.acast.com/hope-amongst-hate/episodes/6ac40aa37c84f5d4dd702c30 6ac40aa37c84f5d4dd702c30 6ab5878a432e34fa45f72219 full 1 2 "School was a big safe haven for me, in my life. I talked to my favorite friends, my favorite teachers.... It's just different ways of interacting with people that I think it is really good for kids to be and have, and having that trust with other adults just makes your expansive support bigger. And the more support you have, I believe, the way easier life is."

In this episode, Rainbow Center's Education Manager Mary Woodard and RC Board Member Chris Davis chat about the stigma around mental health, double standards in sports, and how IL26-001and IL26-638 create unfair and inequitable conditions for our students. Presented in support of the No Hate in WA State Campaign.

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]]> "School was a big safe haven for me, in my life. I talked to my favorite friends, my favorite teachers.... It's just different ways of interacting with people that I think it is really good for kids to be and have, and having that trust with other adults just makes your expansive support bigger. And the more support you have, I believe, the way easier life is."

In this episode, Rainbow Center's Education Manager Mary Woodard and RC Board Member Chris Davis chat about the stigma around mental health, double standards in sports, and how IL26-001and IL26-638 create unfair and inequitable conditions for our students. Presented in support of the No Hate in WA State Campaign.

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]]> No Hate in WA State Interview: Tori Laird No Hate in WA State Interview: Tori Laird Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:05:46 GMT 39:09 6aba743a4e059d44b5aaf3c1 false https://shows.acast.com/hope-amongst-hate/episodes/6aba743a4e059d44b5aaf3c1 6aba743a4e059d44b5aaf3c1 6ab5878a432e34fa45f72219 full 1 1 "Sports is culture, here, you know? [...] So I think that if daughters are not able to access sports, with their school or with state coordinated clubs, I think that then girls are removed from a lot of that culture."

In our premiere episode, join Rainbow Center's Education Manager Mary Woodard and RC Board Member Tori Laird as they discuss youth sports, misogyny, and how Ballot Initiatives 638 and 001 will broadly impact our most vulnerable students. Presented in support of the No Hate in WA State Campaign.

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]]> "Sports is culture, here, you know? [...] So I think that if daughters are not able to access sports, with their school or with state coordinated clubs, I think that then girls are removed from a lot of that culture."

In our premiere episode, join Rainbow Center's Education Manager Mary Woodard and RC Board Member Tori Laird as they discuss youth sports, misogyny, and how Ballot Initiatives 638 and 001 will broadly impact our most vulnerable students. Presented in support of the No Hate in WA State Campaign.

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