Sex Changes

The most recent episode of the New Thoughts Podcast is ready for your ears.

In this episode, I examine recent Supreme Court decisions, North Carolina legislation, and Andrew Sullivan’s op-ed for the New York Times to explain how legal and cultural forces are shaping public views of Trans* loves and lives. I argue that Trans* people are figures of change. And it is change that the forces opposed to Trans* loves and lives want to end.

I also introduce basic ideas from gender studies, focusing on Judith Butler’s recent book, Who’s Afraid of Gender. I hope you will be inspired to advocate for and protect the dignity of Trans* people and the right of parents to support and care for their beloved Trans* kids.

Keep up with the cast at newthoughtspodcast.com. Send your feedback and stories about change in your life to info@newthoughtspodcast.com.

EXPLORE:

Listen to Lucia Lukas.

Watch a clip from Into The Woods.

Find the 36 Questions To Love here.

Read Mahmoud v. Taylor.

Read U.S. v. Skrmetti.

Read NC House Bill 805.

Read Andrew Sullivan’s op-ed for the NY Times.

Read Tony’s response to Sullivan at here.

Listen to Judith Butler explain gender.

Read Butler’s Who’s Afraid of Gender.

Read David M. Halperin, “Sex / Sexuality / Sexual Classification.”

Cardi B on why she thinks her security guard = fat.

Evangelical straight men like it up the butt: pegging and evangelicals.