In this episode of Polisci, host Navid Mahlooji sits down with Logan Bates, a political science scholar whose research examines the evolution of conservative rhetoric in opposition to LGBTQ2S+ rights in the U.S. From analyzing emotional discourses in Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill to uncovering how fear, security, and disgust are transformed into rights-based arguments, Logan’s work highlights a critical shift in political messaging.

Beyond academia, Logan is deeply engaged in advocacy, volunteering with the Queer History Club and organizing community events that amplify queer voices. Tune in as we explore Logan’s research, the rise of anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation, and the strategies that can counteract these political trends.

📅 Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation about the power of rhetoric, activism, and the fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights!

Host: Navid Mahlooji

Guest: Logan Bates

Production: João Roque 

Audio editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin

Date: January 21th - 18h00

Lieu: Concordia Library

Intro and outro : Dee Yan-Key, DJ Messagroove - Move your body, Lowtone Music - Lofi

8:19 The Race / Funk Jazz Groove by Lowtone Music on Free Music Archive CC BY-SA

16:54 Rising of the Sun (ID 2122) by Lobo Loco on Free Music Archive CC BY-SA

24:45 Rainy Streets by Dee Yan-Key on Free Music Archive CC BY-SA

36:19 Caffeinated by Laughing Manny & The Swinging Dicks on Free Music Archive CC BY-SA