Andrew Sullivan: A Critique of Homonormativity and Race Science

Andrew Sullivan, a gay conservative journalist, is profiled in this episode. The podcast explores Sullivan's role as a self-appointed respectable figure within the gay community and his advocacy for mainstream acceptance of gay people. The theme of 'homonormativity' is discussed, referring to the privileging of cisgender gay and lesbian individuals over other queer identities. The trauma of the AIDS epidemic is considered as a possible driving force behind Sullivan's focus on relationship recognition by the state. The episode also delves into Sullivan's controversial views on race, his defense of 'The Bell Curve' book, and his belief in genetic differences between racial groups. The damaging effects of Sullivan's conservative arguments and his dismissal of radical activism are highlighted, along with his personal hypocrisy regarding his own sexual behavior.