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Now displaying: April, 2024
Apr 2, 2024

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss – and celebrate! – Neil’s new book, Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right.

Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:

·      Coming Out Republican is now available for order. You can buy Neil’s book here.

 

In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:

·      Natalia shared about the Gothamist article, “Stop the Schtup: Brooklyn Orthodox Women Join Sex Strike to Pressure Husbands Over Divorce.”

·      Neil commented on his forthcoming piece at The Revealer, “Reaching the Heartland: Gay Republicans’ Message to Religious Americans.”

·      Niki recommended Heather Radke’s book, Butts: A Backstory.

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