Should LGBT Cops Be Allowed As A Group In Pride Parades?

LGBT+ police have been banned from marching in uniform in the NYC Pride Parade. The organizers say it's about making participants of color feel safe. Others say it's needlessly divisive.

An episode of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Should LGBT Cops Be Allowed As A Group In Pride Parades?" was published on May 27, 2021 and runs 25 minutes.

May 27, 2021 ·25m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

LGBT+ police have been banned from marching in uniform in the NYC Pride Parade. The organizers say it's about making participants of color feel safe. Others say it's needlessly divisive.

Episode Description

LGBT+ police officers have been banned from marching in uniform in the NYC Pride Parade. The organizers say it's about making participants of color feel safe. Others say it's needlessly divisive.

On Today's Show:
Jonathan Capehart, member of The Washington Post editorial board, hosts the “Cape Up” podcast the Washington Post Live's First Look and host of The Sunday Show on MSNBC, talks about the decision to block uniformed police officers from NYC's Pride March.