Ep. 11 - A Brief History of Gay Marriage

The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge

Raymond is joined by Matt Baume of Marriage News Watch to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. They begin with the emergence of the gay rights movement in the 1960s and move forward decade by decade. Touching on many of the major events and key figures that have helped push marriage equality to the forefront of national discourse. Followed by a brief analysis of the reactions to the Supreme Court decision throughout the LGBT community. With such a momentous victory, Matt explains where the battle for gay rights will go from here.

Show Reference Links:

The Sewers of Paris Podcast

The Case for Gay Marriage by Andrew Sullivan

California Proposition 22, Limit on Marriages (Knight Initiative)

California Proposition 8, the "Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry" Initiative

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