Chapter 9

Jonathon slams Wyatt in a blog post, Mackenzie demands Wyatt stop saying Lincoln was gay, and their teacher Mr. Guzman calls Wyatt and Jonathon out on their online flame war. Content Advisory: QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL is intended for listeners (and readers) ages 13 and up. The main character experiences moments of bullying and homophobia – as well as support and pride – on a journey that’s life-changing and empowering. Additional Links: Download the evidence that Abraham Lincoln was in love with another man: the Lincoln Chapter of NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY at https://www.leewind.org/ If you’re in crisis and need to talk with someone, reach out to the great folks at the Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678 Sources for this chapter: Jonathon quotes Lincoln again for his blog, “With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.” This is from the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and was said by Lincoln at his first debate with Judge Douglas in Ottawa, Illinois on August 21, 1858. A transcript of that debate is online at the national park service’s website here http://www.nps.gov/liho/historyculture/debate1.htm and the quote is also found on page 32 of The Lincoln-Douglas Debates. Credits: This episode of QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL: THE PODCAST was written, produced, and edited by Lee Wind. Lee is the author of QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL and NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY?, among other titles for kids and teens. You can contact Lee at [email protected] The QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL audiobook, including the chapter heard in this episode, was narrated by Michael Crouch. The podcast theme music is by Doug Pettibone. Our creative consultant is Matthew Winner.