Hello and welcome to a special episode of Five Things.

I'm Dana Taylor.

Thanks for joining me.

Today we're trying something new, a bonus single topic episode that gives you a deeper

dive into the news that matters.

Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcasts at USAToday.com.

Today we're talking about the LA Dodgers and its recognition of the LGBTQ plus community

for Pride Month.

For its 10th annual Pride Night, the LA Dodgers wanted to give a nod to a group that has been

advocating for the LGBTQ plus community for decades.

The sisters of perpetual indulgence most commonly known as the Dragnons.

That would have been the end of it, but then several conservative Catholic leaders complained.

They were joined by politicians like Rhonda Santis and Marco Rubio.

The Dodgers responded by rescinding the invitation.

The national and international backlash followed.

The Dodgers ended up apologizing and the sisters were reinvited.

Why have the sisters been so polarizing?

To put this all in context, we're joined by sister Unity.

She's a founding member of the 27-year-old LA chapter and focuses her ministry on homeless

youth.

Thanks for joining us sister Unity.

You're very welcome, Dana.

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