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Author of "We Don't Need Permission: A Proposal for Homosexual Emancipation" Pat Glaros talks about her book and her reasons for putting forth a separatist policy for LGBTQI folks based upon economic principles. Using the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and prominent Supreme Court cases as a guide, Glaros makes a case for homosexuals in America to take their lives into their own hands by seceding from the union. Chair of the Bloomington Pride Film Festival Mary Gray and committee member Zak Zymanski stop by to provide an overview of the successes of this year's festival and talk about future festival plans. Ethan and Aidan call in with highlights from the Gender Odyssey Conference to be held in Seattle in August. HIV/AIDS health education specialist Robin Meleski talks about the alarming increases in HIV/AIDS cases among the black population, particularly among black women, and outlines some of the plans to help curb the epidemic. Featured artist of the week is Canadian gay singer/song writer and actor James Collins with a selection from his album "The Messenger". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.