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Outward: Now What Do We Do? Mark Joseph Stern Answers Our Post-Election Questions

Nov 13, 2024
Mark Joseph Stern, a senior writer at Slate focusing on legal issues and LGBTQ+ rights, joins to discuss pressing concerns for the LGBTQ+ community post-election. They explore the potential legal risks and emotional impacts of a Trump administration on marriage equality and abortion rights. The conversation highlights the need for proactive legal protections and local activism to secure transgender healthcare amid shifting civil rights interpretations. Stern emphasizes the visibility paradox faced by trans individuals and the challenges of personal safety versus public education.
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