Factually! with Adam Conover Is Pride Dead?
Jul 21, 2025
The podcast delves into the troubling implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on trans youth care, revealing its impact on individual rights. It reflects on the regression of LGBTQ rights since the legalization of gay marriage in 2015, questioning the sustainability of queer acceptance. The discussion also highlights pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ activism, notably the Stonewall Uprising, and emphasizes the rise of anti-trans sentiment in politics. Ultimately, it celebrates resilience and the importance of grassroots activism within the community.
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Supreme Court Blocks Trans Care
- The Supreme Court ruling banning gender-affirming care for trans youth is a severe setback for queer rights.
- States banning this care force trans kids to travel or go without essential treatment.
Anti-Trans Laws Rooted in Bigotry
- Anti-trans laws are motivated by bigotry, not concern for youth or science.
- Right-wing efforts aim to erase trans and queer people from American life.
Stonewall Uprising Spurs Pride
- At Stonewall in 1969, queer patrons rebelled against police raids and brutality.
- Trans activists like Marsha P. Johnson led a six-day uprising that became the birth of Pride marches.