The Respect for Marriage Act is now law. This is a monumental moment to celebrate especially given the makeup of the Supreme Court and Justice Thomas’ threats to come for LGBTQ rights next. I had some friends who had the opportunity to attend in person. Imani Rupert-Gordon, Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Cathy Renna, Communications Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Brian Johnson, Executive Director of Equality Illinois. I asked them to record reflections of their experience and I want to share them with you now. 

 

00:00 - Welcome & Intro

01:23 - Queer News Goes Weekly

01:50 - Top Stories This Week 

02:18 - Intro Music by Aina Bre’Yon

02:59 - BG Is Home Now

04:50 - Who Will Get The Exclusive Interview?

05:26 - Lost & Found for Podcasters

06:05 - Respect For Marriage Act is Law

06:35 - Reflections From The Lawn

07:26 - Imani Rupert-Gordon

08:53 - Cathy Renna

09:38 - Brian Johnson

11:15 - Thank You

11:34 - Year In Review

15:08 - Honorable Mentions (top 10)

17:35 - Top 5

19:58 - Number 1

21:15 - Anna’s Got A Word

22:00 - Outro

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