In this month's politisode Evan dives into the differences between the Queer Revolution and the Gay Rights Movement. These sometimes parallel, yet very different movements, have collided to spark the backlash impacting Pride organizations across the country right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

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151: Politisode - Fall of Pride

This week we are discussing the many symbols, language, and colors that have made up queer culture in America. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

150: Symbols, Language, and Colors of Pride

Last month was Asian American History Month and this month is PRIDE MONTH!!! So we thought it was best to kick things off with a much-anticipated episode about Queer Asian American history. Before we begin, we want to credit our main source for this episode, and really one of the few sources available on this subject, Breathing Fire: Remembering Asian Pacific American Activism in Queer History by Amy Sueyoshi. You can find this resource made freely available by visiting yourequeerstory.com and going to our posted script. We will also have some more suggestions to beef up your knowledge around Asian American history in our recommended resources at the end of the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

149: Queer Asian American History

Our second segment of date night with guest Samantha Taylor disucess Demi Lovato coming out as non-binary, the Aces 2020 album Under My Influence, and queer parenting life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

148: Date Night, Demi, The Aces, & a Pool

Evan interviews Joel Barrett, a former fundamentalist pastor who underwent 3 years of conversion therapy before coming out as a proud gay man. Today, Joel is an author, motivational speaker, and happily married husband to his partner of 15 years. He shares his story in his new book, "Godly...But Gay", which is available for pre-order today! Get a glimpse of his amazing story in this week's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

147: Godly...But Gay

Every now and then Evan & Paul just need to have a conversation! Join us on Patreon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

146: Shooting the Shit

On our monthly politisode Evan discusses the New Jersey Principal who threw beer on a group of folks filming his wife in a transphobic rant. We also, spotlight New York Representative Ritchie Torres before delving into the main topic, Caitlyn Jenner's bid for California governor.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

145: Politisode: Beer Tossin & Caitlyn Jenner

This Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Dewey Lunch Counter Sit-Ins. An infamous moment in queer history when gender-diverse youth challenged their exclusion from an American Diner. Four years before Stonewall and the formal Gay Rights Movement broke into mainstream consciousness, queer revolutionaries were already preparing for battle. From the formation of the Janus Society to the distribution of Drum Magazine, queer culture thrived in Philadelphia. Today we’re heading to the “City of Brotherly Love'', to discuss a place rich in all history, but especially LGBTQ+ history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

144: The Janus Society and Deweys

Samantha Taylor joins the YQS podcast for a new segment titled 'Date Night with Sam & Evan'. Together the couple discusses queer news and reviews, amid other casual conversations. On their first segment together they tackle the coming out of former Bachelor star Colton Underwood, review the Lesbian period drama "The World to Come", and give a sneak peek into their lives as queer, foster parents.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

143 Date Night 1 - Colton Underwood

Today we interview Jim Obergefell. In 2015, Jim, an openly gay man from Ohio, had his name attached to the most significant case in queer American history. Obergefell v. Hodges was the landmark Supreme Court ruling that finally legalized same-sex marriage in the United States. Mr. Obergefell joins us on the podcast to tell his story and encourage others to continue the fight for queer equality --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

142: Interview with Jim Obergefell

On this Politisode Evan goes solo to review the recent wave of anti-transgender legislation entered into state legislatures this session. Join to stay informed as well as ti learn the history behind some of these bills. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

140: Anti Trans Legislation

Hey #Queerstians, this episode was our first attempt at recording virtually. Sorry in advance! Today we are continuing our topic for March, which is covering various groups and movements that contributed to women’s rights in America. While it is not necessary to listen or review the previous episodes in our series, we do encourage that you follow along in order. Our March episodes are built on a loose, chronological order of events beginning in 1826 and running through the movements of today. In order to best understand how we have arrived at today’s so-called radicalism, it is important to understand how each movement has built on those of the past. But with that in mind, wherever you are in our series, we welcome you to this year’s celebration of Women’s History Month. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

139: Suffragettes & Temperance

This year, to honor women’s history month, we are going to cover a few of the major movements in the past that have focused on full equality. We say full equality because the fight for women’s rights has never been based solely on women. True feminism has always allowed room for any person oppressed and shunned to join its ranks. However, this certainly has not been an easy ideal to maintain, and time and time again leaders within the movement have been held accountable and called out for their bigotry, racism, and exclusion. Yet we are encouraged by the fact that it is often their own siblings in the fight for equality who hold one another to the high standards of feminist pursuits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

138: Abolitionists and Lovers

Today we conclude our Black History Month tribute by covering one of the most well-beloved books in queer, Black literature. The Color Purple has held a place of reverence among modern literature for nearly 40 years. In fact, next year will mark the 40th anniversary of this iconic book that broke down barriers for both Black and queer women. Its author, Alice Walker, did the same through her work and her activism. Today we’ll tell the story of both Walker and her protagonist Celie and the effects these women made on feminism and LGBTQ civil rights. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

137: Alice Walker, The Color Purple

Today we continue recognizing and honoring Black writers, their work, and their other contributions to American society. This week we will be covering a man whose words were incredibly influential throughout the 20th century and whose legacy continues to inspire fans and draw ire from critics.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

136: Alain Lock, the Editor

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