In this episode of The Sober Gay Guy Podcast, host TJ shares personal updates following his recent surgery, discusses holiday preparations, and reflects on current events affecting the community. He touches on the importance of consistency in personal growth, community engagement through food donations, and mental health awareness. The episode also includes a review of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and a heartfelt thank you to veterans.

Q: Do governments workers and military get back pay after a government shutdown?

A: Yes, government employees are legally guaranteed back pay for work missed during a government shutdown, as established by the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019. This applies to both furloughed employees and those who are "excepted" and work without pay during the shutdown. The pay is provided once the shutdown has ended and is at the employee's standard rateKim Davis defied a US court order when she denied marriage license to same sex couples in August of 2015.Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644, is a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court which ruled that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by both the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution. 

Movie: Frankenstein: A film by Guillermo DelToro Available in theaters & on Netflix

Book: The deep magic of daily Consistency By: Robin Sharma Available as an audiobooks, paperback & hardcover

Food Pantry: Beyond Hunger Food Pantry: gobeyondhunger.org

Current Book: The Prophet: Kahlil Gibran Available in paperback & hardcover