The Auron MacIntyre Show Have We Hit Peak Pride? | Guest: Scott Yenor | 6/30/25
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Jun 30, 2025 Scott Yenor, a Political Science professor at Boise State and contributor to the American Reformer, joins the conversation to explore the seemingly dwindling momentum of the Pride movement. They discuss the impact of recent global events, examine the evolution of gay rights activism, and critique the role of corporate sponsorship in LGBTQ+ advocacy. Yenor delves into public sentiment towards same-sex marriage and the backlash against what some see as 'woke propaganda,' raising questions about the future direction of LGBTQ+ rights.
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Three Waves of Gay Rights
- The gay rights movement evolved in three waves: raunchy early activism, a polished middle phase, and a chaotic recent third wave.
- The third wave strains coherence by mixing modest dignity arguments with radical styles like drag and transgender activism.
Media Helped Shift Public Opinion
- Early queer cultural works like Philadelphia and Will & Grace softened public opinion towards gays by focusing on dignified portrayals.
- These helped shift public views from hostility to cautious acceptance by centering bourgeois gay lifestyles.
Conservative Strategy Against Third Wave
- Conservatives should reject solely focusing on transgender issues and instead critique the broader sexual liberalization movement.
- It's important to confront realities of gay lifestyles rather than only defending abstract rights or dignity language.
