Thursday on Political Rewind: As Pride Month comes to an end, our special panel looks at the state of affairs for LGBTQ+ Georgians. While the legislature is more diverse than ever, issues including hostility to trans athletes and Clarence Thomas' call to reexamine Obergefell (the case that legalized same sex marriage) bring concern.

The panel

Chanel Haley, Gender Policy Manager, Georgia Equality

Demarcus Beckham, Executive Director, Reach to Impact Group Inc.

Jeff Graham, @JeffGrahamATL, Executive Director, Georgia Equality

Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00- Introductions

5:51- Some of the gains that Georgia has made in terms of LBGTQ equality

29:07- Jeff Graham speaks about changes he’s seen in politics

36:31- Reflections on how the state of Georgia has received the LGBTQ community

40:39- Chanel Hailey reflects on being a transgender woman in the South

41:53- Demarcus Beckham reflects on HIV prevention work in Georgia

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