As a member of both the African American and LGBT communities, filmmaker Yoruba Richen is fascinated with the overlaps and tensions between the gay rights and the civil rights movements. She explores how the two struggles intertwine and...

Laws are intended to maintain order and promote justice, but what happens when those laws promote and spread discrimination and bigotry? Today Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law, tracing its origins in colonialism all the...

Harvey Milk, America’s first openly gay elected official, was assassinated in 1978 – but his legacy is still being felt today as more members of the LGBTQ+ community serve in government than ever before.

Social attitudes toward sexual diversity have varied over time; long before the first advocates for gender and sexual equality. The Riot at the Stonewall Inn inspires America’s first gay pride parade. The Upstairs Lounge fire devastates...

A straight forward from the "hip" explanation of the court case which a) allows for some groups to discriminate against gays and lesbians OR b) allows for groups to have the freedom to associate with whom they choose. Perfect for AP...

A run through of the major arguments in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges which legalizes gay marriage in all 50 states.

A video lecture focusing on Indiana and the controversy regarding its Religious Freedom Restoration Act and anti-gay discrimination. A look through the Constitution and judicial precedent and common sense as I pretend to be Johnny Cash...

A look into gay history in the 20th century leading up to the historic 1969 Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, NYC.

Most Americans know the Red Scare of the 1950s but most don't know about the Lavender Scare which resulted in thousands of gays and lesbians being dismissed from the Federal Workforce. Join me for a super fast explanation of its roots...

Not a lecture but rather a vlog on the 2016 Presidential Election. This episode, a look at the 15 potential candidates for the GOP primary.

Edith Windsor, or Edie as she used to go by, is one of the critical characters in America’s long struggle to legalise gay marriage. Her story is one of love, loss, and an epic battle at the supreme court. Let’s Meet Edie.

"If you want to make the world a more equal place, you need to understand the tools."



Contrary to popular belief, the dismal science has terrific power to help people. In this interview, Marina Gorsuch explains her...

The story of transgender activist, Marsha P. Johnson, who dedicated her life to LGBTQ+ rights.

The origins and history behind the LGBTQI movement.

Most of us live in countries with pretty strong human rights. But some people aren't so lucky. From Chinese censorship to Saudi suppression, these are the 10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights In The World'