In this gripping season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, host Imara Jones examines the disturbing links between the rise of political violence in America, far-right paramilitary groups, and anti-trans hate. Join us as we show how far-right militias, by redirecting their focus after the January 6 insurrection to attacking drag shows and LGBTQ events, are seeking to destabilize communities from the ground up.
We’ll uncover how these extremist groups, in tandem with Republican politicians at all levels, are leveraging anti-trans ideology to advance their broader agenda of political upheaval. In each episode, we'll shed light on the dangerous rise in targeted attacks, from Idaho's militia battlegrounds to neo-Nazi rallies in Ohio, and analyze the systemic failures enabling this surge. Importantly we will also unpack what must be done to combat this rising threat and preserve democracy.
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In this gripping season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, host Imara Jones examines the disturbing links between the rise of political violence in America, far-right paramilitary groups, and anti-trans hate. Join us as we show how far-right militias, by redirecting their focus after the January 6 insurrection to attacking drag shows and LGBTQ events, are seeking to destabilize communities from the ground up.
We’ll uncover how these extremist groups, in tandem with Republican politicians at all levels, are leveraging anti-trans ideology to advance their broader agenda of political upheaval. In each episode, we'll shed light on the dangerous rise in targeted attacks, from Idaho's militia battlegrounds to neo-Nazi rallies in Ohio, and analyze the systemic failures enabling this surge. Importantly we will also unpack what must be done to combat this rising threat and preserve democracy.
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In episode 2 of 4 of The Anti-Trans Hate Machine mini-series, we investigate and uncover the forces and organizations responsible for the reinforcement of bills meant to ban trans youth from access to life-saving and equal healthcare - starting specifically with Alabama’s SB 219 (2020) - Prohibits Gender Affirming Care Bill. We hear from some of the youth and parents affected by these bills, and learn about their choices to fight back, despite the hardships it brings to do so.
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Anne Nelson: @anelsona (Twitter)
Dr. Shauna Lawlis: @smlawlis (Instagram)
Garry Smith: @garryrsmith (Instagram) @garryrsmith (Twitter)
Margaret Huang: @margaret.huang.usa (Instagram) @margaretlhuang (Twitter)
Phineas Fleming-Smith: @sarcastic_entity (Instagram)
Rep. Jacob Rosecrants: @reprosecrants (Instagram) @jacobrosecrants (Twitter)
Tony Perkins: @tperkins (Twitter)
Organizations mentioned in this episode:
Family Research Council: @frcdc (Instagram) @frcdc (Twitter)
Family Policy Alliance: @family_policy (Instagram) @family_policy (Twitter)
Focus on the Family: @focusonthefamliy (Instagram) @focusfamily (Twitter)
Southern Poverty Law Center:@splcenter (Instagram) @splcenter (Twitter)
The Trevor Project: @trevorproject (Instagram) @trevorproject (Twitter)
Podcast Credits: Executive Producer and host, Imara Jones; Oliver-Ash Kleine...
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