Free Speech Under Fire: What Parents and Allies of LGBTQ Teens Can Do
More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parents & Allies of LGBTQ Teens · Heather Hester | Advocate for Parents of LGBTQ Teens
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Show Notes
Can you really say anything you want under the First Amendment, and what happens when you do?
In this eye-opening episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester continues the Foundations of Freedom series by breaking down one of the most misunderstood rights in American life: freedom of speech. From symbolic protest (like kneeling during the national anthem) to book bans, social media censorship, and anti-protest laws, Heather guides parents, allies, and advocates through what free speech actually protects and what it doesn’t.
Whether you're parenting an LGBTQ+ teen, navigating tough conversations at work, or wondering how to protect your family's safety, values, and identity in a polarized world, this episode provides the guidance and clarity you need. You’ll learn how cancel culture differs from government censorship, why that distinction matters for mental health, inclusion, and justice, and how your voice can become a tool for empathy and change, not harm.
Press play now to unlearn the myths of free speech, explore real-world examples that affect LGBTQ+ families and communities, and walk away with a deeper understanding of how to use your voice with power, compassion, and responsibility. Links for further reading and clarification:
Cornell Legal Info: Freedom of Speech
Podcast rec: What the Constitution Means to Me
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More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers practical guidance and education to parents and allies, fostering empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community—including gay, lesiban, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals—through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.
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