Out Here in America

This podcast from the Sun Herald explores what it’s like being LGBTQ in the Deep South and in other rural communities in America’s heartland.

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

In Lexington, Kentucky, drag is going mainstream. “Those middle-aged white women have paid my bills many months because they bring money and they love it.” Story by @drdesrochers, visuals by @AlexSlitzPhoto for @heraldleader. https://t.co/KIZwpyYjam

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

There's an LGBTQ-friendly barre class happening inside a historic music venue in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. @AlyssaKNewton with @sunherald has the scoop. https://t.co/jqkt1fm5sI

[Justin Mitchell @JustinMitchell_]

It's #NationalUFODay. Last year, @NelsonNews_atSH launched a new investigation into the 1973 Coast UFO abduction. Do you believe? Video by @AMcCoyPhoto. #readlocal #mcclatchy https://t.co/8wd1fjtam5

[Sun Herald @sunherald]

’We’re just like them.’ Meet the drag queens changing minds and hearts on the Coast #PrideDayBiloxi #PrideMonth https://t.co/VOgz3zrI7a

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

We're crying at work today. Thank you for this, @drdesrochers. #LGBTQ #PrideMonth #mcclatchy #readlocal @heraldleader

[Justin Mitchell @JustinMitchell_]

"...When you out yourself, you are opening yourself up to discrimination. But I’ve decided that, maybe, by writing this, someone like me will see it and realize they’re okay. And that still matters." Beautiful #pridemonth @drdesrochers. https://t.co/clpTgebi1W

[Justin Mitchell @JustinMitchell_]

.@CAnitaLee1 called Doug Evans' house after the Supreme Court ruled on the #CurtisFlowers case. His wife picked up the phone. Here's more from @sunherald. #readlocal https://t.co/3cXhOECQVC

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

Man accused of carrying loaded guns near #NewOrleans #Pride parade had 22 rounds of ammo, police say. https://t.co/JL8ImOE2O5

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

One woman said: “I was raised here, and being born transgender, I never felt welcome to my own heritage. It means a lot to see all your support.”

[Justin Mitchell @JustinMitchell_]

In rural Lucedale, Mississippi, the local @Walmart celebrated LGBTQ #PrideMonth with a viral Facebook post. Love and hate followed. Here's more from @sunherald, @CAnitaLee1. #readlocal https://t.co/YGR70tI6if

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

Mississippi's first contestant on @RuPaulsDragRace is slaying the competition so far. Can she go all the way? Here's more from @sunherald and OHIA host @JustinMitchell_. #readlocal https://t.co/X2rE1sPFFP

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

Did you leave Mississippi, or are you here to say? Let @CAnitaLee1 know by tagging her in a tweet with #WhyIleftMS or #WhyIStayinMS

[Justin Mitchell @JustinMitchell_]

‘Brain drain’ on the Coast has potential to get worse, experts warn. Can it be fixed? This is the first story in a #braindrain series from @CAnitaLee1, @sunherald. #readlocal #mcclatchy #longread https://t.co/Hv3S75bFYO

[Justin Mitchell @JustinMitchell_]

Hey, journalism grads: Are you a videographer/photographer looking for a job and want to live on the water? @sunherald is hiring. Here are the details: https://t.co/x4TZyS3EUn

[Justin Mitchell @JustinMitchell_]

"As a Christian, as a mother, as a woman, and as someone who believes in the limited role of government, I cannot get behind the process or language of this current bill." Meet the only Republican to vote 'no' on Mississippi's 'heartbeat' abortion bill. https://t.co/6xuiXpoJdD

[Clarion Ledger @clarionledger]

Tate Reeves thrust into national yearbook controversy over racist frat party photos https://t.co/FJsDneb0a9

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

She's from Mississippi and she's ready to death drop and snatch wigs on @RuPaulsDragRace! Here's more from @JustinMitchell_, @clarionledger.

[Clarion Ledger @clarionledger]

As icon @RuPaul would say, Condragulations, Silky! Mississippi is rooting for you girl. Here's her bio, from @JustinMitchell_. @RuPaulsDragRace #RPDRS11 #Season11RuVeal https://t.co/lpOVPj8zhp

[Clarion Ledger @clarionledger]

This #Mississippi man was 12 when he met his new priest in the rural town of Shelby. Months later, he said, the priest would touch his penis for the first time. The abuse, he said, didn't end there. Here's more from @FowlerSarah. #longread #sexabuse https://t.co/d9pYDSJUiY

[Clarion Ledger @clarionledger]

#BreakingNews At MS Sen debate, Hyde-Smith apologizes for 'hanging comment' for first time publicly , then says Espy used her words as 'weapon' against her, from @JustinMitchell_. #mssen #mselex https://t.co/40swHqC7Bu

[Clarion Ledger @clarionledger]

#BREAKING Mississippi's 15 week abortion ban overturned by U.S. District judge, from @FowlerSarah. #breakingnews https://t.co/Wk5GGzvOrR

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

Have you listened to Shelby's story? So many can relate.

[Sun Herald @sunherald]

Her plan to come out went awry. Now, home feels like ‘blanket of shame’ for Coast native writes @JustinMitchell_
for #outhereinamerica
https://t.co/CkBJ7Jf1b0

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

Wondering where this week's episode went? We're taking two weeks off to get ready for an epic episode drop on September 24. In the meantime, catch up on our #LGBTQ podcast from the Deep South, and RT and tag a friend who should listen! https://t.co/FlZMYzhXFj

[Out Here in America @OHIApod]

'I wish people knew that we were just people." These are #transgender voices from Mississippi. #translivesmatter #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA