Hey everyone, welcome to the podcast. This week’s episode closes out a 3-episode arc covering Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. We’re going to cover the eventual repeal of the policy, and uncover some of the societal attitudes—particularly how they’ve shi

Don't Ask, Don't Tell (Part 2)

Nov 3rd, 2017 17m 18s

Part 2 of 3 in a series, for Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell (Part 1)

Oct 25th, 2017 23m 38s

Hear all about the military's ban, and eventual acceptance, of LGBT people. Part 1 of 3.

Tom of Finland

Oct 18th, 2017 18m 6s

Hear all about the prolific gay visual artist, Touko Laaksonen--better known as Tom of Finland.

Matthew Shepard

Oct 11th, 2017 36m 54s

The life and murder of Wyoming's Matthew Shepard.

Leelah Alcorn

Sep 5th, 2017 21m 11s

Hear how one trans teen's death finally drew attention to trans rights.

Daughters of Bilitis

Aug 29th, 2017 21m 1s

This week, we’ll be taking a look at the esteemed Daughters of Bilitis. In concert with the Mattachine Society, this group led the birth of the modern queer rights movement.

Leonard Matlovich

Aug 23rd, 2017 14m 4s

Leonard Matlovich was one of the early pioneers to fight for acceptance in the military, pre-"Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Paris is Burning

Aug 16th, 2017 12m 22s

This week, we’ll be investigating a documentary released in 1990 called Paris Is Burning, directed by Jennie Livingston. Filmed in the mid-to-late 1980s, it chronicles the ball culture of New York City and the African-American, Latino, gay, an

Brandon Teena

Aug 9th, 2017 13m 5s

Learn about the short, tragic life (and legal significance) of a transgender pioneer.

Montgomery Clift

Aug 2nd, 2017 20m 47s

Discover the triumphs and tragedies of Montgomery Clift, one of our first closeted megastars in Hollywood.

Compton's Cafeteria Riot

Jul 26th, 2017 9m 11s

Hear about Compton's Cafeteria Riots in San Francisco, a full 3 years before Stonewall.

The Mattachine Society

Jul 13th, 2017 14m 36s

In this inaugural episode of the Mattachine podcast, we’ll be exploring the podcast’s namesake origin: the Mattachine Society. We’ll explore the rise, social acceptance, and eventual downfall of the society.

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