We’re Here, We’re Married, We’re Employed
The fifth anniversary of marriage equality—and the future of LGBTQ fights.

Listen longer
Slate Plus members get ad-free versions of all Slate podcasts, plus extra segments, bonus episodes, and more. Try it free today.
Episode Notes
This month, Christina, Bryan, and Rumaan spoke with Mark Joseph Stern about the fifth anniversary of marriage equality, the future of LGBTQ rights in the United States, and the recent Supreme Court decision about employment discrimination. Then we’ve got our live show from June 3, when Bob the Drag Queen joined the crew to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, police violence, and the healing power of the new HBO series We’re Here.
Items discussed on the show:
· “I Used to Thank J.K. Rowling for My Survival. Her Transphobia Has Put Me in Danger.” By Serena Daniari in Rewire
· “Is the Party Over on Fire Island?” by Aaron Hicklin in the New York Times
· We’re Here on HBO
· “Neil Gorsuch Just Handed Down a Historic Victory for LGBTQ Rights,” by Mark Joseph Stern
Gay Agenda
Rumaan: Olivia, by Dorothy Strachey
Christina: Vida on Starz , and The Stonewall Riots: A Documentary History, by Marc Stein
Bryan: BPM
This podcast was produced by Daniel Schroeder and Melissa Kaplan.
Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com.