Note: This episode was recorded on October 27, 2024, before the JD Vance interview with Joe Rogan. We’re intrigued to see that many topics we discussed were also covered. Share your thoughts below!

We’re encouraged by a Republican Vice President candidate addressing LGBTQ+ issues, aligning with our call for organizations like Human Rights Campaign to prioritize impactful legislation like the Equality Act. This act would affect 13 million LGBTQ+ Americans, and we believe it should be the focus, rather than niche issues.

In this Coffee with Gays episode, Blaine and the crew return from their summer break to tackle what truly matters in election season. They discuss online bullying 🗣️, the "Boys in Girls’ Sports" debate 🏅, HRC’s focus on gender care for minors 🏳️‍⚧️, and why bipartisan support, as seen with the Respect for Marriage Act, is crucial.

Tune in for an honest, insightful take on why LGBTQ+ advocacy needs to focus on broad legislation over divisive niche topics.

[00:00:00] 🎙️ Intro: Blaine, Ryan, and Reed reflect on past episodes and introduce Reed’s new perspective.

[00:07:02] ☕ Show Update & Matt's Story: The team previews an upcoming series on their friend Matt, outed after 35 years in the closet.

[00:15:23] 🗳️ Election Season & LGBTQ+ Issues: Blaine examines how LGBTQ+ rights are used in politics by both sides.

[00:20:29] 🤯 Online Bullying & Cancel Culture: Blaine discusses Mama Tot’s experience with online bullying after Hurricane Helene.

[00:28:00] 🏳️‍⚧️ HRC’s Focus on Gender Care: Blaine critiques HRC’s priorities, emphasizing a need to focus on broader issues like the Equality Act.

[00:35:00] ⚖️ Equality Act’s Impact: Blaine explains the Equality Act’s protections and its importance for 13 million LGBTQ+ individuals.

[00:40:49] 🏅 Texas HB 25 - "Boys in Girls' Sports": The team discusses HB 25, which restricts sports participation based on birth certificate sex.

[00:46:00] 🏛️ Respect for Marriage Act: Blaine highlights bipartisan support for marriage equality protections.

[00:50:00] 🏳️‍🌈 Co-opting LGBTQ+ Symbols: Blaine shares his frustrations on pride symbols being used in unrelated causes.

[00:58:00] 🎮 Game - Donkey or Elephant?: The team plays a guessing game with political quotes from Democrats and Republicans.

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