Nex Benedict, Tom Woods, and the Importance of LGBTQIA+ Affirmation (Ep.17)

Kris and Justin respond to the cold words of an Oklahoma State senator about the recent death of Nex Benedict… Sadly, this senator’s attitude feels too familiar. Where have we seen this before? Hmmmmmm… How can we address the horrific rhetoric and behavior coming from religious conservatives regarding the LGBTQIA+ community that will begin to make a difference? The experts have weighed in, and we’ll share some of their work. We also need your help! Let’s see if you are up to the challenge… SHOW LINKS Expert resources mentioned in this episode… https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-state-senator-tom-wood-lgbtq-filth-comments/46978502 https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth.htm https://sprc.org/populations/lgbt/ https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Suicide-Risk-and-Prevention-for-LGBTQ-Patients-Brief.pdf https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/affirming-actions-and-gender-euphoria-among-transgender-and-nonbinary-young-people/ Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheTalusSlopesPodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talusslopes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg Production, engineering, music, and artwork by Justin Janetzko Graphics attributions: <a href="http://www.freepik.com">Designed by pch.vector / Freepik</a> https://www.vecteezy.com