This episode features Banah el Ghadbanah, communications manager at The Library Vintage in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a community hub for the queer and trans community. Ghadbanah discusses the library’s decision against non-profit status and highlights its diverse events, inclusive resources, and current GoFundMe campaign to support ongoing initiatives.
Woodstein Media Podcast season four launches with Danbert Nobacon chatting about community, the importance of play, and what an artist can expect to achieve through art. Danbert reached the height of his fame as a member of Chumbawamba, but he continues to create high-quality thought-provoking protest music.
A research paper from United Way Perth-Huron’s United Housing initiative
warns that municipalities’ growing reliance on non‑permanent shelter systems risks
entrenching homelessness rather than resolving it.
“Fugazi Saved My Life: How Punk Made Me Less of an Asshole” is the latest zine from Microcosm Publishing, exploring the transformative impact of punk music. The issue focuses on a 1993 Fugazi gig, while its predecessor celebrates Yeastie Girlz, a punk band challenging societal norms. Both zines convey punk’s role in personal growth and social awareness.
Season three of the Woodstein Media Podcast starts with poet John Barton discussing his new free verse collection, Compulsory Figures. He explores themes of family, patriarchy, and contemporary queer issues, reflecting on his experiences as a gay man during the AIDS pandemic. The book is published by Caitlin Press.
United Housing, a subsidiary of United Way Perth-Huron, is excited to announce the initial offering of community bonds in support of UH’s first project, the Music Hall Apartments in Listowel.
Stevie Bees chats about the boost David Tennant gave to their trans-positive T-shirt brand which has enabled Stevie to infuse more positive energy into the gender-diverse community we live in through activism, bursaries, and public speaking.
Canada is facing significant instability due to the ongoing threat of tariffs, rising inflation and the potential for job losses. These challenges are reflected in communities across Perth-Huron. To help, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is working with social service and economic development partners on a strategy to address food insecurity, mental health and well-being and support for workers through the organization’s Urgent Needs Fund.
“Our community is facing the potential of very tough times ahead,” said United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb. “We want local companies to know that, just as they have been there supporting United Way over many years, we’ll be there for them.”
NDP candidate Jason Davis chats about his passion for creating effective, affordable housing options and his dedication to saving lives through maintaining, not cutting, harm reduction options across the province. Davis also spoke of NDP plans to help combat food insecurity that would encourage using locally harvested produce and options to help make food costs more affordable
