Outward: Why Is Everything “Lesbian” Always Dying?

This month, hosts Christina Cauterucci, Jules Gill-Peterson, and
Bryan Lowder explore two parts of the queer world heavily
associated with the 1970s: PFLAG and “The Lesbian.” First, they
mark the 50th anniversary of PFLAG with a discussion of how the
relationship between parents, parenthood, and queer people has
changed over the last five decades, how it hasn’t, and what all
that means in this dangerous era of “parental rights.” Then,
they’re joined by Mairead Sullivan, a scholar and author of the
newish book Lesbian Death, a fascinating analysis of the cultural
association between the figure of The Lesbian and, well, death. Why
is The Lesbian and her bed, her spaces, her very identity, always
dying? Who’s killing her? Sullivan helps the hosts sort it out.
Items discussed in the show: Lesbian Death by Mairead Sullivan
Gallup’s latest count of LGBT people in the U.S. Tennessee Gov.
Bill Lee’s 1977 photo in drag. Gay Agenda Christina: The novel
Confidence by Rafael Frumkin JGP: Pedro Pascal’s Instagram BL: Nico
Lang’s @QueerNewsDaily; Julia Serano on “transgenderism”; and
Christina on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ love of high heels. This podcast
was produced by Morgan Givens. Please send feedback, topic ideas,
and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Make an impact
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