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Jun 19, 2024
Slow Burn Season 9 dives into the controversial campaign led by John Briggs to ban gay teachers in California schools, showcasing the rise of a small-time state senator to a divisive figure in the gay rights movement. The podcast explores the historical context of LGBTQ discrimination in the US, challenges faced by gay teachers in the 1970s, and the story of a closeted gay teacher fighting against discrimination. The clash between Briggs' initiative and the reality of gay teachers is highlighted, along with Harvey Milk's efforts to combat discrimination.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Campaign and Threats
01:36 • 5min
Recounting the Rise of a Controversial State Legislator
06:54 • 3min
The Rise of John Briggs and Proposition 6
09:34 • 11min
The History of the Campaign Against Gay Teachers
20:09 • 3min
The Historical Context of LGBTQ Discrimination in the United States
22:53 • 12min
Challenges and Backlash Against Gay Teachers in 1970s America
34:37 • 5min
The Story of a Teacher Fighting Discrimination
39:40 • 5min
Standing Up Against the Briggs Initiative
44:51 • 3min
The Briggs Initiative and Controversy over Gay Teachers
47:45 • 5min