A Queer Guide to Saving Democracy

R.K. Maril

It is not an easy moment to be LGBTQ in America. LGBTQ people are facing the biggest threat to our survival in a generation. Queer and trans people have fought for our right to live and love openly for decades. But today even more is at risk. Our queer future depends on our democratic future. Law Professor and activist Robin Maril sits down with the LGBTQ voices leading the resistance to talk about democracy, what's at stake, and how we save it all.

  1. Apr 3

    Margaret Cho

    Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian, actress and icon Margaret Cho joins the podcast to talk about the power of ridicule as resistance and fighting fascism on her new tour CHOLIGARCHY.

    31 min

  2. Mar 23

    Gloria Goeres: Looking Out and Lifting Up

    Brandi Carlile's Looking Out Foundation has granted over $9 million to support social justice and humanitarian work around the globe. Last month LOF and Brandi made headlines when they raised over $700,000 in one night to support Advocates for Human Rights in Minneapolis. Gloria Goeres is the Executive Director of LOF and joins the podcast to talk about how they are meeting the moment.

    35 min

  3. Mar 17

    Morgxn: Democracy demands care and sometimes a biscuit.

    Storyteller, songwriter, and fearless LGBTQ advocate Morgxn talks about the release of his new album HEARTLAND, Tennessee politics, and the magic of a good biscuit.

    39 min

  4. Mar 10

    Nora Neus: Right Wing Extremism from Charlottesville to Minneapolis

    Journalist and author of 24 Hours at the Capitol, Nora Neus, explores the rise of right-wing extremism in the age of Trump.

    42 min

  5. Mar 3

    Brian Sims: Movement Building and Resistance

    Former state legislator, civil rights advocate, and lawyer Brian Sims explores movement building through resistance and connection.

    44 min

  6. Feb 24

    Emma Mcilroy: Breaking fashion out of the binary

    Wildfang Co-founder and CEO Emma Mcilroy makes space for authenticity, self love, and community care.

    35 min

  7. Feb 17

    Ricardo Martinez: The people have the power

    GLAD Law Executive Director Ricardo Martinez explores community resistance, democratic possibility, and continuing the fight for legal accountability.

    50 min

  8. Feb 9

    Cathryn Oakley: Fighting for each other

    Human Rights Campaign lawyer and activist Cathryn Oakley makes the case for optimism as we fight for trans kids, queer rights, and the future of our democracy.

    51 min
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It is not an easy moment to be LGBTQ in America. LGBTQ people are facing the biggest threat to our survival in a generation. Queer and trans people have fought for our right to live and love openly for decades. But today even more is at risk. Our queer future depends on our democratic future. Law Professor and activist Robin Maril sits down with the LGBTQ voices leading the resistance to talk about democracy, what's at stake, and how we save it all.

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