Shannon Minter

Shannon Minter is a civil rights attorney and legal director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, notable for his role in landmark marriage cases. He shares his personal journey from a troubled adolescence with gender dysphoria to becoming a trans man. The discussion highlights the complexities of trans activism and its impact on the gay rights movement, touching on family acceptance, the need for open dialogue, and the importance of persuasion in advocacy. Minter also reflects on his childhood in rural Texas and the ongoing struggles for justice and understanding in the LGBTQ community.