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2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
2 episodes with Jim Obergefell
Jim Obergefell was the plaintiff in the case that legalized gay marriage for all of America in 2015 (Obergefell v. Hodges). Behind that case was a story of love and loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to Mad Props! Join Chris Schnabel in a captivating episode as we celebrate Mario Day at the National Video Game Museum and dive deep into the influence of our guests, from Kid Quill's importance to Julius Thomas III's pivotal interview. Discover the diverse topics we've explored, from the Oscars to heartwarming guest experiences like Daron Nefcy's insight and Jason Paige's impactful connection. This episode is a testament to our growth, exploring various subjects and embracing listener feedback. Your engagement drives our evolution, so dive in, share your thoughts, and become part of our expanding community. Subscribe and follow for more captivating stories! Follow Mad Props on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/madpropspod/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MadPropsPod/ X- https://twitter.com/madpropspod You can find Schnabel Studios on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/schnabel.studios/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/schnabelstudios Music Ska - Right Beat Radio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Hgq... Video edited by Chris Schnabel Episode Produced by Chris Schnabel Mad Props is a Schnabel Studios Production. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Social Media Plug 00:56 - Upcoming Topics: Guests and Mario Day 04:39 - Discussion of Mario Day and Visit to Video Game Museum 23:11 - Importance of First Guest: Kid Quill 24:36 - Importance of Interview with Julius Thomas III 27:16 - Importance of Interview with Daron Nefcy 28:39 - Importance of Interview with Jason Paige 38:46 - Importance of Interview with Jim Obergefell 43:00 - Call for Guests and Conclusion Subscribe for more insightful episodes, and follow us on social media to join the conversation. #SchnabelStudios #PodcastJourney #FutureEpisodesTease #ConsistentContent #youtube #interview #podcast #video #youtube #PodcastGrowth #GuestImpact #GamingCulture #ListenerEngagement
Imagina que algo tan elemental como el acta de defunción de tu pareja te lleve al tribunal más importante de tu país y a transformar la ley para todas y todos. Esto fue lo que le pasó a nuestro invitado de hoy. En upstanders, queremos empezar el año contándote la historia de Jim Obergefell, el activista por los derechos LGBT y demandante del caso de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos Obergefell v. Hodges. Jim nos contó la entrañable historia de cómo conoció a su esposo John, la terrible enfermadad que padeció y cómo su liderago llevó a que el matrimonio igualitario fuera una realidad en su país. En esta ocasión, me acompaña otro gran líder y abogado, Juan Jaime González, quien es Secretario de Estudio y Cuenta en la SCJN. Por último, queremos dedicar este episodio a nuestre amigue Jesús Ociel Baena, quien nos iba a acompañar en esta experiencia. Como lo he mencionado, Ociel no ha muerto y nunca morirá porque ha dejado en nuestra sociedad las semillas de esperanza y cambio que necesitábamos para caminar hacia un México más justo e inclusivo. En upstanders, seguiremos exigiendo que se haga justicia con su caso y seguiremos contando las historias de la abogacía LGBTQ+.
It was the US Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges that led to national recognition for the legality of same-sex marriage. Jim Obergefell didn't set out to be a civil rights pioneer; his partner was dying and he wanted their union to have the same respect and rights they deserved. […]
Jim Obergefell was the lead plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court case that gave same-sex couples the right to marry. He fears LGBTQ rights are at stake after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
This week's Up North Podcast featured Jim Obergefell from the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that gave us marriage equality, Obergefell v. Hodges. We talked to Jim about how he became the plaintiff for this case, and what he's doing now. We also talk about how we got to know him as a co-owner of Equality Vines, a caused based winery out of Sonoma, CA, and our partnership in creating CHOICE, a pro-choice Sauvignon Blanc, which you can buy here. https://choice.equalityvines.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Baldwin dijo que amar a alguien y ser amado es un tremendo peligro, una tremenda responsabilidad. El descubrimiento de la propia preferencia sexual no tiene por qué ser un trauma. Es un trauma porque es una sociedad muy traumatizada. El matrimonio es un símbolo de amor, de compromiso y es un vínculo jurídico. El gobierno cree que el matrimonio es tan esencial para nuestra sociedad que le da a las parejas casadas beneficios y protecciones jurídicas que mantienen a las familias unidas. Desde octubre de 2022, el matrimonio igualitario es una realidad en los 32 estados de la república mexicana. Desde 2015, el matrimonio igualitario es posible en Estados Unidos. Hoy quiero platicarles sobre el camino hacia el matrimonio igualitario en Estados Unidos. Para ello, he invitado al abogado que hizo esto posible. Durante más de 40 años, Alphonse (Al) Gerhardstein ha litigado causas en todas las áreas de práctica de los derechos civiles, incluidos los abusos policiales, las condenas injustas, los derechos de los presos, los derechos de la comunidad LGBT y más. Un aspecto central de su trabajo es la búsqueda de reformas significativas y duraderas. Para Gerhardstein, no se trata sólo de buscar y obtener indemnizaciones o acuerdos monetarios para los clientes. El objetivo ulterior es dejar a la ciudad o al organismo gubernamental de estos mejor que antes, lograr verdaderas reformas buscando el origen del problema y trabajando para remediarlo, de modo que la próxima persona tenga menos probabilidades de sufrir abusos. En su trabajo por los derechos de la comunidad LGBT, Gerhardstein fue el abogado principal en Obergefell contra Hodges, el caso de la Corte Supremo de Estados Unidos de 2015 que estableció la igualdad matrimonial para las parejas del mismo sexo en los 50 estados. El viaje hasta el Tribunal Supremo se relata en el libro "Love Wins, The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality", de Debbie Cenziper y Jim Obergefell. (Harper Collins 2016).
WANT THE FULL EPISODE? Check out yesterday's episode for our full conversation with Jim, or download it directly using this link:https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/52406585/download.mp3Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff from the landmark marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same sex marriage, joins the show to discuss the decisions made as he took on the Supreme Court in honor of his late husband, John Arthur. KEY TOPICS- Alignment from who you are, to your goals, to your actions.- Being consistent in decisions, living out values, and pursuing causes that matter to you.- Building a legacy for yourself and your loved ones, so it can be carried out for generations to come. CONNECT WITH US www.decidedlypodcast.com'Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.comSubscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips! https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Obergefell v. Hodges case: https://www.britannica.com/event/Obergefell-v-Hodges CONNECT WITH JIM OBERGEFELL Instagram: @jimobergefellFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimobergefellforohio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-obergefell-4600209/Twitter: @JimObergefellJim's book, “Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality”: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Wins-Landmark-Marriage-Equality/dp/0062456105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HK3QQ04W0SGX&keywords=love+wins+jim+obergefell&qid=1673318659&sprefix=love+wins+jim+obergefel%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1Jim's Website: www.obergefell.comJim's Winery: https://equalityvines.com/Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff from the landmark marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges, is a speaker on LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights represented by Keppler Speakers. He sits on the Board of Advisors of the Mattachine Society of Washington, DC, and the National Advisory Council of the GLBT Historical Society. Jim is a past member of the Board of Directors of SAGE, and he was previously a staff member at Family Equality.Jim co-founded Equality Vines, the first cause-based wine label, to support organizations devoted to equality for all.Jim co-authored the book Love Wins, published by William Morrow, and he has written book forewords, chapters, and afterwards as well as essays and Op-Eds. Jim had previous careers as a high school German teacher, corporate trainer, relationship manager, software education consultant, and real estate agent. Born and raised in Sandusky, OH, Jim returned to his hometown after living in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; and Washington, DC. In his free time, Jim enjoys photography, travel, choral singing, reading, and art museums.
Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff from the landmark marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same sex marriage, joins the show to discuss the decisions made as he took on the Supreme Court in honor of his late husband, John Arthur. KEY TOPICS- Alignment from who you are, to your goals, to your actions.- Being consistent in decisions, living out values, and pursuing causes that matter to you.- Building a legacy for yourself and your loved ones, so it can be carried out for generations to come.DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THE FULL EPISODE?Check out a 15-minute highlight clip from our conversation with Jim by tuning into tomorrow's episode, or download it directly using this link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/52408527/download.mp3CONNECT WITH US www.decidedlypodcast.com'Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.comSubscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips! https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Obergefell v. Hodges case: https://www.britannica.com/event/Obergefell-v-Hodges CONNECT WITH JIM OBERGEFELL Instagram: @jimobergefellFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimobergefellforohio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-obergefell-4600209/Twitter: @JimObergefellJim's book, “Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality”: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Wins-Landmark-Marriage-Equality/dp/0062456105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HK3QQ04W0SGX&keywords=love+wins+jim+obergefell&qid=1673318659&sprefix=love+wins+jim+obergefel%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1Jim's Website: www.obergefell.comJim's Winery: https://equalityvines.com/Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff from the landmark marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges, is a speaker on LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights represented by Keppler Speakers. He sits on the Board of Advisors of the Mattachine Society of Washington, DC, and the National Advisory Council of the GLBT Historical Society. Jim is a past member of the Board of Directors of SAGE, and he was previously a staff member at Family Equality.Jim co-founded Equality Vines, the first cause-based wine label, to support organizations devoted to equality for all.Jim co-authored the book Love Wins, published by William Morrow, and he has written book forewords, chapters, and afterwards as well as essays and Op-Eds. Jim had previous careers as a high school German teacher, corporate trainer, relationship manager, software education consultant, and real estate agent. Born and raised in Sandusky, OH, Jim returned to his hometown after living in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; and Washington, DC. In his free time, Jim enjoys photography, travel, choral singing, reading, and art museums.
Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes and top Lieutenant Kelly Meggs have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy in the violent January 6 plot to keep Trump in power. The Senate passes a bipartisan bill to protect same-sex marriage and interracial marriage in a landmark vote. Jim Obergefell, who was the plaintiff in the now infamous 2015 Obergefell Vs. Hodges decision, speaks out about why the ‘Respect for Marriage Act' does not respect the LGBTQ plus community.Arkansas resident Chris Kennedy tells Laura about his decision to become a professional black Santa, after receiving a racist letter about the black Santa on his lawn. Civil liberties groups blast the NYC Mayor's order for the NYPD and FDNY to intervene, and possibly involuntarily commit someone who is suffering from a mental health crisis. Plus, former Trump White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller meets with the January 6 Committee, a Texas woman kidnapped as a baby 51 years ago reunites with her family thanks to a DNA match, and the US beats Iran 1-0 in the World Cup.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
In light of the Senate's recent passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, this August episode featuring an interview with Jim Obergefell — the man behind the landmark Supreme Court ruling for marriage equality — is being rebroadcast.The day that the Supreme Court released its ruling for marriage quality, Jim Obergefell — the man behind the watershed decision — saw a sign of his impending victory on his admission slip."Every time I had been in the Supreme Court, the tickets were bright orange," Obergefell reflected on the latest episode of Law&Crime's podcast "Objections: with Adam Klasfeld.""On Friday, June 26 — that day, it wasn't bright orange," he continued. "It was lavender, and when we realized that we all thought, 'Well, this has to be a sign. This has to be a positive sign. There's no reason for the ticket to have changed color, let alone being lavender.'"In an extended interview, Obergefell moves beyond the cold record of that case to reflect upon how he and his late husband John Arthur began their legal battle over their marriage. He describes how he became ordained to officiate weddings after his Supreme Court victory — and came to read the closing lines of the ruling that bears his name at "every" ceremony.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes and top Lieutenant Kelly Meggs have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy in the violent January 6 plot to keep Trump in power. The Senate passes a bipartisan bill to protect same-sex marriage and interracial marriage in a landmark vote. Jim Obergefell, who was the plaintiff in the now infamous 2015 Obergefell Vs. Hodges decision, speaks out about why the ‘Respect for Marriage Act' does not respect the LGBTQ plus community.Arkansas resident Chris Kennedy tells Laura about his decision to become a professional black Santa, after receiving a racist letter about the black Santa on his lawn. Civil liberties groups blast the NYC Mayor's order for the NYPD and FDNY to intervene, and possibly involuntarily commit someone who is suffering from a mental health crisis. Plus, former Trump White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller meets with the January 6 Committee, a Texas woman kidnapped as a baby 51 years ago reunites with her family thanks to a DNA match, and the US beats Iran 1-0 in the World Cup.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
This episode of A365 will discuss gender expression and identity in the global workplace. Rafael Franco (Brazil) leads the conversation with Edelman leaders to address several topics, including understanding and respecting pronouns, recognizing differences in inclusive language globally, navigating gender expression in the workplace and more. The episode will also explore the experiences of those within the LGBTQIA+ community in sharing their identity at work and in the world. Transcript Dani Jackson Smith [00:00:01] It's who you are to work after hours and back at home. Exploring every layer. Finding out what makes you uniquely you. And letting that shine back out into the world. It's authentic. 365 A podcast that takes a glimpse into how some of the most inspiring people among us express themselves and make magic happen. I'm your host, Danny Jackson Smith, VP at Edelman by day, community enthusiast and lover of the people always. On this episode, we are engaging our colleagues across the globe in a conversation on gender identity, understanding that how gender is addressed and acknowledge shifts based on your location. Let's join the conversation now. Rafael Franco [00:00:51] Hello. I'm Rafael from Brazil, Adama San Paolo. And we're here today to discuss to explore the stigmas around gender identity and expression, to go beyond the binary gender identity and expression at work. And for this conversation I have here, for different persons around the globe, we have Monika Tik Tok from Brazil whistles. She's a senior account manager. I will ask everyone to say your pronouns as well as tragedian director from Malaysia. Lauren Gray, Senior Vice President, New York Crisis and Reputation Risk Advisory. And Nick Nelson, Senior Vice President Austin. Welcome, everyone. Nick Nelson [00:01:34] Glad to be here. Monica Czeszak [00:01:36] Happy to be here, too. Rafael Franco [00:01:38] So we just start with an open question to everyone. So one identity is important to us all, and should we be respected by everyone knowing the formal definition of gender identity and expression? What do those terms mean to you personally and your response? Again, please say your personal pronouns. Mo, you can you can start, please. Monica Czeszak [00:02:03] Okay. Hi, everyone. Glad to be here. If everyone, I'm Monica. But let's see Mo for short. As you heard, my name is a little tricky. My pronouns are actually all the pronouns. And like the lady on the mall, that puts everything on the shopping carts. So he / she / they I'm comfortable with all of those. And to me, that's a special question because expression to me it's whatever I feel like that day. Sometimes it's braids, sometimes it's baggy clothes, sometimes it's nothing at all. I'm also very forth on getting out of that image that everyone that's nonbinary only wears pajamas. And I think expression is just feeling comfortable with yourself and being your best self every day, and that's particularly special at work. And I think respect only starts with us looking at each other and getting to know each other and asking questions and having safe spaces to ask those questions because it's not easy. Sometimes I'm very feminine, so people might assume I use she or her. Sometimes I'm very masculine, so people might assume similar he. But it's very fluid like gender and like expressions. So we have to be safe to ask each other questions and present ourselves as we are. Rafael Franco [00:03:28] Okay, great. What about you, Asra? Ezra Gideon [00:03:31] So yeah, my pronouns are he / him. I've recently transitioned from female to male about two years ago. And I guess, you know, I'm. How do I say this? It is more true to me being a he / him than it ever was before, you know, being in any other pronoun, to be honest. So it's most comfortable for me and this is the pronoun that I feel most myself. It's a little tricky here because the Malaysian language does not have a he / him / they / them, its all dia means they / he / she. So it's you know, it's it's an amazing language. Trouble is, in Kuala Lumpur, corporate language is still English. So but it's still kind of, you know, a yeah, there's a mix of of Malay and English. So it's it's not as difficult, I think, for us here in Kuala Lumpur as opposed to parts of other parts of Malaysia. But yeah, it's a it's those are the pronouns I'm comfortable within and I'm happy to to use whatever pronouns someone tells me they want. I will use that because I respected that, that they know themselves better than I do. So, you know. So, yeah. Rafael Franco [00:04:52] That's great. Well, I'm making myself vulnerable here because I'm not a known non-native English speaker. So it's hard for us Brazilians as well to understand this gender way of speaking in English. So I will hand over to my English colleagues. My English speaker, English- speaking colleagues learning and make plays well. Lauren Gray [00:05:17] Thank you so much. I actually wanted to start by just sharing a definition of gender identity and gender expression, just in case anyone who's listening in doesn't know those definitions. And these come from the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization GLAAD and its media reference guide online. Reporters can use that guide to help better understand and cover LGBTQ issues. For gender identity, it's really a person's internal, deeply held knowledge of their own gender. Everybody has a gender identity. For most people, it matches the sex that they were assigned at birth. For our transgender community members, it doesn't align with sex assigned at birth. And many people's gender identity is that of a man or woman. But for other non-binary community members, it just doesn't fit neatly into one of those two categories. And just to give you a little bit more context on that, there was a recent study by the Trevor Project that found that one in four Gen Z LGBTQ community members are non-binary with an additional other 20% questioning their gender identity, and one half of those Gen Z non-binary individuals actually don't identify as transgender. So what we're seeing is really a sea change in the breadth and variety of language that's being used to describe and understand how nuanced gender can be. For me, my pronouns are she her, hers. But as a member of the LGBTQ community, hearing people share their pronouns and seeing pronouns included in emails, signatures, or in zoom display names. It's really a signal of a more diverse, inclusive environment. And I think it's one of the very important things that our colleagues can do in the workplace as an outward sign of support for our community and for those who are also looking for other ways to be a stronger ally. I would encourage you to get to know your LGBTQ colleagues, acknowledge their partners or spouses or families in the very same ways that you would people outside of the LGBTQ community and read up on things, look at the news, watch what's happening as things develop, and try to acknowledge moments of significance to the community, moments when you have terrible setbacks and moments when we celebrate great progress. Nick Nelson [00:07:38] Nick Yeah. Lauren Thank you so much for that. I think, you know, it's always helpful here and be reminded of my pronouns are he is and my name is Nick Nelson since I didn't start with that. I think one of the things that I am still learning is the conversation we're having right now. You know, I work in multicultural DEI space, and so I've had the privilege to learn about gender identity, gender expression, but I've also had to acknowledge my own privilege as a gender male and not having to understand people who don't identify in the same way. And it's been a really rewarding experience to learn so much and have conversations like these and facilitate conversations like these for clients and for our colleagues. And so I think what it means to me is just a learning experience still. You know, I'm 33 years old and I'm still learning so many things as if I was still in school. And I think that's been the great thing about this particular workplace, but especially the work that I do is it gives me an opportunity to educate and to bring clients and colleagues along on the journey with me. But it also provides an opportunity for me to learn more and then be more supportive of my colleagues who may not be who may not identify it the same way or feel confident or comfortable identifying the same way as I do. So I'm really glad to be in this space with you all and have this discussion because it's long overdue and it's always important to talk through and kind of hear the perspectives. And I am looking forward to walking away from this with a new perspective that I can then bring into my work and support everyone, you know, regardless of their walk in life. Rafael Franco [00:09:35] And we have mentioned our journey to understand this this theme better. And also Lauren mentioned the pronouns on our email signatures. And this awake me about Monica because I have wrongly assumed her pronouns in the beginning as she / her only. And we never have talked about that before. So Mo, is there a best way to to make sure we are always using pronouns properly and inclusively, especially in a global firm like Edelman? Monica Czeszak [00:10:12] Yeah. And I think that's the funny part because when you have different problems, sometimes it falls back to you to let people know about your names, but you're not always safe or comfortable with sharing. So when you have a widespread initiative like the email signatures, like Lauren said, you're showing other people that it's okay to introduce yourself and say your problems and ask people for their problems as well. To me since I relate to all of them and none of them. It's like whatever rings that they it's fine. I feel very glad when someone uses he for me because it shows me they're trying to use other problems with me or when they talk in a general neutral way, but at the same time I'm comfortable in all those spaces. So I never really made the effort of going out there and saying to people, Hey, this is my problems and I'm comfortable this and comfortable with that. And once we had the signatures, it was like, Oh, I can let people know. And it kind of blew my mind a little because it was so simple and so easy. And at the same time I had a few emotional exchanges. Rafael was one of those people, but other colleagues came to me and was like, Oh my God, I'm so sorry. I never knew. Are you okay? Should I say things different? And it never occurred to me before that people might be struck that way after knowing my problems, that they did something wrong or something was not right before. So I had a lot of very emotional and very good exchanges with my colleagues, and I tried to make sure they knew that it was okay. We were getting to know each other better and I was happy. Now they knew and they were trying to be more. I don't know, inclusive of me. And it was very good for me to have those conversations because it opened doors for us to know each other better. Go ahead, Nick. Nick Nelson [00:12:22] Yeah. I just wanted to build on that one. Thank you for sharing. But too, it's something that I speak about in client forums and in our employee forums where inclusion or being inclusive is not difficult, but it is intentional. So using the email signature was such a simple thing that started these conversations and got you such reactions, but also gave you an opportunity to express that. That's a perfect example of that. You know, inclusion is always intentional, but it's not always difficult and it just takes people like our company or like other companies who have done that, starting these initiatives where you can put your pronouns in your email or like we've done in this conversation, starting with introducing yourself and your pronouns. So you've established that already, and that was just such a small, simple step. So I'm really glad to hear that it was that impactful for you, where it was starting some new conversations, drawing some reactions and possibly an educational opportunity for so many of your colleagues. Monica Czeszak [00:13:35] Absolutely. And it's completely intentional. And what I like most about it, it's at the end of those conversations, what we came to realize is that it has to be intentional and it has to be like a day to day exercise. In Portuguese, every word is gendered, like objects are gendered, every pronoun is gendered. So we are still figuring out how to be gender neutral and what are the rules and how to express it. And it's hard. You have to practice, so you have to know that. You have to use it and try to use it every day. So you get to that place in which it's easy and common to be gender neutral as well. So having those conversation was great for me in getting to this place where other people were also comfortable in asking and learning and trying to exercise. It was great. Rafael Franco [00:14:28] Yeah, and as most said, and in Portuguese we have children conversations in general, everywhere, gender, but we are figuring out ways to do it. And so, for example, we have inclusive language and we have neutral language. One of them is not like formal. So we cannot use a broadly because it's not common for people to understand. But there are some ways that you can remove the gender from the phrase, rephrasing it. So that's one way that we that we tried to do here in Brazil. And Ezra, inclusive language, as I was saying, translates differently in different countries. And can you help better help us understand this dynamic based on your local experience? Ezra Gideon [00:15:16] Yeah, sure. I guess in when, if and when we speak Bahasa Malaysia, which is to me, how many times, how many percent of my day spent speaking Bahasa maybe 20, to 80% of my time is speaking English because, you know, in Kuala Lumpur, almost everyone speaks English. In fact, everyone does. It's a matter of the degree of English or how well they speak it. But I only spend about 20% of my time speaking Bahasa Malaysia. But it's a mix and match when you're is very close friends and it gets very, you know, how do you say gets more when you're more familiar with people that gets a little bit less structured. So then, you know, it's a mix of English and Malay but I do think that people who speak Malay, the Bahasa and the Malay language tend to be less concerned over pronouns. And it's just they / them generally. And when they speak and when they say dia means, you know, they or he or she. So it doesn't really affect the composition of the person or the wellbeing of someone. But, but again, you know, how that works for us is still we speak a lot more English than we do Malay. And it's hard to educate people in a country where it's illegal to be trans or gay. So they just won't. They just won't because I don't have to. Because it's illegal anyway. You being you. Yeah. Rafael Franco [00:16:45] Sure. And Lauren, we were talking about places where it's illegal to be LGBTQ plus and not even in countries where it's it is recognizable and it's okay to be gay or lesbian and trans and etc.. We know that not all LGBTQ plus employees feel comfortable sharing their experiences sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression in the workplace. So how can we recognize that and still be supportive to our colleagues, of our colleagues? Lauren Gray [00:17:23] So you're absolutely right about that. And that's actually really a surprise sometimes to people in the US. There's data from the Human Rights Campaign for 2018 that found that about 46% of LGBTQ employees are closeted at work, which is actually usually very, very surprising to people. And we really want people to be able to be their authentic selves at work. Some of it is an issue of representation. There was some really interesting research as well from McKinsey in their 2020 Women in the Workplace report that found that in corporate America, LGBTQ women specifically only make up 2.3% of entry level employees, 1.6% of managers, and even smaller numbers at more senior levels. So to help counter this and help bring people out at work, we really need to focus on ways that we can increase visibility at work and representation for business. It's great to think about recruiting and retention and what that could look like, and we actually had a really interesting experience recently at Edelman. We created this task force called Out Front. It's an LGBTQ task force. It's really meant to help to. Will clients on complex LGBTQ issues. And as part of that task force, we created a team chat to make sure that people were in the loop and that we were communicating on issues that were raised and bringing in people with appropriate expertize. And we found that that chat really brought people together across offices. It was amazing and people started communicating on it all the time, sharing articles and stories and life events and wedding photos and pictures of birth of new children, etc.. And it was just this really incredible way that really organically people came together and started to increase visibility. So as much as we can do things like that, I think that will really, really help bring people out at work. Rafael Franco [00:19:21] And this, I guess, changes our culture, culture of the company, right. And the culture of the company is impacted and informed by the people who work there. So, Nick, how can we all be inclusive and supportive to our to all our colleagues who wish to or wish not to fully express their gender identity at workplace? Nick Nelson [00:19:46] Yeah. I think the most important thing is to create a safe space, right? Create a safe space for our colleagues at Edelman and beyond to show up the way that they want to. Right. And for some people. I would say that doesn't necessarily mean that they're closeted. That means that that's not a part of themselves that they want to share in the workplace. And I think we have to create the space and grace for that. Right. You know, I think the term that we use a lot is authentic self. And I think authentic self is subjective and relative to every individual. And so, you know, if you choose to share these details with me. Great. Thank you so much. I appreciate it. If this is not important to your workday or if this is not a part of the identity that you want to share in any part of your life. Great. I still like you anyway. I still enjoy working with you. And so I think that's the most important thing, is just the space to be yourself and then not, we have to be careful. And this is something that I see a lot in my work. We have to be careful not to create a box or terms for what showing up as your authentic self means. Right. You know what that means for Lauren, for example, may be very different for me, and that's not because anyone is shy or afraid. But we have to consider that people are bringing a lot of different experiences into this moment that we're meeting them. You know, I have no idea what has happened to you guys before 21 minutes ago when we started this recording. Right. And I don't know what's going to happen to you after. But I have to understand that there's so many things contributing to the way that you are showing up in this moment. And so all I can do and all we can do is make sure that we're being supportive colleagues and meeting you in this moment and helping you show up the way that you want to be your best self. Rafael Franco [00:21:54] That's very powerful and very, very true. And so I would get back to Turing because we have talked about added initiatives in during this conversation. And Adam Eco is one of our employee network groups. Adam And it was created to help to good turn on community for LGBTQ close employees and allies and provide a place and space where employees can share, learn and grow. So how can an employee group serve to good community for or benefit non cisgender employees at work? Lauren Gray [00:22:33] It's a really great question, and I'm glad that you asked that this year. Edelman Equal has we've had several key priorities. The first is educational programing. So, for example, after the overturn of Roe v Wade, we hosted a conversation with Jim Obergefell, who is the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case, the marriage equality case. And we talked about what these developments might mean for LGBTQ community members and for marriage equality broadly. We also talked about monkeypox this week with Dr. David Nabarro. So we did a briefing, public health briefing on it, and we talked about considerations for employers and answered questions that people may have about what's happening and what that looks like. And I think this educational programing is really important because it doesn't just benefit our broader Edelman community. But if you are an LGBTQ employee and you want to have a voice in helping shape the conversation that's happening at Edelman, in the knowledge on these issues in your own workplace, you can really be part of planning what some of that looks like. We also advocate for employees. We want to make sure that we are on top of what employee benefits should be happening for LGBTQ employees and making sure that we're included in data that Edelman is collecting so that we're being appropriately represented. And then also just provide a space to really connect and get to know each other and advocate for each other and support each other. Sometimes it's nice just to have fun together, but other times it's it's also really nice to have built up strong relationships with other LGBTQ employees. If you have questions or want to pressure test certain things or just to talk about things that have happened in the workplace. Rafael Franco [00:24:14] That's great. And Asra, you have started your major media transition a short time ago and not within the most ideal condition, as your country is not welcoming to the full diversity of the LGBTQ community. And you have told me that Adam and I have have have had a very powerful space in this transition. So can you share a little bit of your experiences and specifically your how your work environment has impacted your transition? Nick Nelson [00:24:46] Absolutely. I think, you know, it took a while before I discovered, you know, you know exactly you know, what my life would would be had I had taken this journey, for example. It's a lot of obstacles. But, you know, I, I spoke to my my mother and I told her everything. And I said, if it means I have to quit, I will have to do it because it's I can, you know, cannot not live, you know, being myself. But, you know, we took it on together, actually. And I think this is very important. It's because of that kind of leadership that you feel you can go to someone you're safe for the most. You know, Muslim is Muslim muslin is Muslim I Muslim. So it it mean you need to trust this person, you know? But, you know, after all of that, long story short, we managed to find a way to bridge that gap by I said, I'm going to come out, we're going to stay and fight this together. Whatever the system is, we will will face it together. And I came out to the colleagues and I think to Ipac. And so I think online when we were all doing the pandemic at that time, and it made me so much braver. And she was right there next to me and she's saying, going, going. That's fine. You know, and it's so many people involved. It's it's not just my M.D., but she was that person for me. And had I not had someone like that to be able to help me in on a day to day, even struggle with with the outside world, because coming to Edelman is like a whole different world. When I go back home, it's a whole different world, right? So but it's made me mentally healthy, so much better. I'm so much better for it. Being able to do what I do every day. I think I've even gotten better at my job, I'll be honest with you. So, so, so that that I think was very important. But it's not just leadership. It's the whole team. They're so polite. They ask me, you know, if they're saying something wrong, they're just amazing. It's it's hard to express. But yeah, it's been amazing. So we have two sets of laws in Malaysia. One is for Muslims, which is the Sharia law, and another is secular for everybody else who is not Muslim. And I can never change my gender marker, obviously, because if as soon as I do that, it will be, you know, it's illegal. Right. But they're going to they can try and test and test you on a day to day basis if they want you to have a look at your ID card and it doesn't match with the way you look or how you express yourself, it can give you a hard. But I've been very lucky. I've been honestly luckier than most and most grateful. Grateful for that. But it's harder for a lot more people here. I'm in a good position. I could probably get a job easier than some transpeople because I've been known in the industry before I transitioned. So yeah, it, you know, there's more to it than that. But in a nutshell, it really helps to have that culture of support from top down and it helps so much. Rafael Franco [00:28:05] Well, I think I can speak on behalf of everyone here. We are so glad to hear that you have this help and have this opportunity of transition and be yourself at at the workplace. And as we are discussing the pronoun usage, for example, and the respect for gender identity and expression, they are very important in life and at work. So more can can you give us an overview of why it's so important to respect pronouns, why these tiny words are so important and so impactful on our lives, in our day to day work. Monica Czeszak [00:28:47] Is a little emotional, but I think what we need to start off is just stripping away everything else and just realizing that we are all human beings that want to be seen. We want to make connections, we want to be cherished. We want to love and be loved. And that's the center of everything. And. Having that in the workplace, which is, let's say, most of our day, it's the biggest slice of our day when we go to work and we talk colleagues and we talk to clients. It's so important because. Imagine spending like a third of your life not being seeing and acknowledge every day. That's that's hurtful at a human level. So having that space where you can be yourself and like Ezra, find support and have people acknowledge and see you for who you are is very powerful because that gives us the confidence and the courage to go out there and face whatever we are facing on the other aspects of our lives as well. And this week I was with our lead in Brazil. We went to an event to sign an open letter to support LGBT inclusion in the workplace alongside other companies here in Brazil. And everyone that's standing at that event and talking to each other, there was those moments when you'll find someone in the audience and you look into their eyes and you could see that connection, the power of that connection, of being seen and being heard. And two of the things that made me the most emotion out there was that cry out for us to be brave. So let's create a safe space and not be afraid of creating more safe spaces to each other. But also when people would find each other and say, We know it's hard. We know it's little by little, but every little thing makes life so much better. And this is so important in the workplace. Rafael Franco [00:31:00] That's true. That's totally true. And we are talking a lot about how inside a company we can do to to make our colleagues days better. But since we work in the client services business, we and just like colleagues, clients can also project their discomfort or express express microaggressions towards people of the community. So Nick, if you can speak to navigating sensitivities with clients and protecting the company and employer relationship, also how we can can we protect our teams and ourselves to make everyone feel safe and comfortable of showing up as they authentic self? Nick Nelson [00:31:47] Yeah. Yeah. And Ezra, I'm definitely curious to hear what you have to say about this, but I think in my experience, one thing that I am learning and observing is that especially with clients, sometimes they genuinely don't know when they are projecting these things. I think, you know, if it's bias showing up, it's some of those kind of, you know, inherent things that they may have brought to the table. And so my experience, which has been pretty successful in the past, is just addressing it head on, you know, stopping in that moment and saying, hey, I heard you say this thing. What did you mean by that? And that is a very intentional question. As we were talking about earlier. It creates space. It creates a space to talk through it. No judgment, but also to educate and kind of point out why that might not be okay or point out, you know, what a different way to articulate that opinion may be, but also to ask questions. You know, I, I work with a bunch of people who don't work in the DEI or multicultural engagement or things like that. And so I have to understand that a lot of people don't know. A lot of people don't sit in forums like this and have these conversations. And so with clients in particular or even with colleagues, you know, I think we have a I don't want to say a responsibility, but I do think we have an opportunity to try to get to it in that moment. I think where we may need to do some more work is letting it linger or letting it pass. Right. Because then you've not only signaled that whatever this person said was okay, but that's you're okay with it, right? And so I think there's a way to get into that conversation and have it come out of it with an educational moment, an opportunity. And then to your second question, I think. I think it's such an interesting position to be in. Right. And I think it goes back to what we were talking about earlier, you know, creating space for someone to show up however they want. Right. And if they are out and proud, as we say, great was lean into that. Let's build it. You know, I want to shout out Laura and the equal team for all of the work that they're doing, not just, you know, with the yards these, but then bringing in some of those experts to talk about the impact on our community, but then also how that impacts the broader community. Right. I don't think perspectives like that are hurt. And then as we're all transitioned to you, but one thing that you said that I always kind of keep in my brain is brave. I've never had to be, quote, brave. Right? I exist as who I am. I show up and take of space. I've not had to go through that experience that you have and I've not had to do it publicly. I've not had to kind of navigate the things like that on top of, you know, the cultural situation that you're in. So I applaud you and people like you who are willing to bring those educational opportunities to us. And like I said to Lauren and Mo, you know, all of these things that we just don't think about, you know, that I don't think about because I don't have these question marks. I don't have things that may signal something else to someone. And so I really just want to appreciate you guys publicly and openly for that kind of work and how it advances this exact conversation that we're having. Monica Czeszak [00:35:38] I just wanted to add that. I think not everyone can relate to how huge that is. But I think we all when we go back to ourselves, we know about fear. We all fear something and the size of the fear and the importance of having that backup. But another thing I would say, we know things are hard in Brazil. We have a lot of violence against the trans community especially. And we know in different parts of the world we have different regulations and laws. So it's very different in contexts. What kind of fear you have when coming out, when reaching out for help and making those connections. But I think it's important for us to also see the hope in that, and they will hear it in your voice. They won't see your face, but the little flesh in your eyes and you're saying how much better he was than you expected and all the support you get. And I think we have to keep that in mind because we know there's a lot of bigoted people. We know there's a lot of conservative people. We know there's a lot of. Evil in the world. But there's also hope, there's also connection. There's also friendship and and help sometimes where you least expect and people can change and people can learn and we can build those networks that are accommodating and comfortable and resourceful to others. So I just wanted to bring out hope from your story, because I think we need to remind ourselves of that. Rafael Franco [00:37:15] That's very powerful. And I'm I'm clapping here on mute does not disturb your speeches. So headed now to the end of our conversation, I would just like you to get your final, final thoughts. And we navigate this a little bit during our conversation. But just for wrapping wrapping up, what can those who are not part of the community do do to be better allies and accomplices for the LGBTQ plus colleagues at work? So, Nick, if you want to start. Nick Nelson [00:37:53] Sure. Happy to start. I think allyship is so important because, you know, while I think this group, you know, we are having this conversation publicly and openly, I think we are at a certain part of our journey. Right. I think there are people who may not be there. Right. And so that's where allies come in. And I recall a conversation that Edelman hosted during the chaos of 2020 where the gentleman presenting said, you know, there's allyship and then there's accomplices. Right. So are you going to stand beside me or are you going to stand in front of me? Right. And some of us just need someone to stand beside us, which I believe we would consider as an ally. But then some of us who may not be as advanced in our journey or kind of still understand where we fit into an organization or to society or culture may need an accomplice. And so I think understanding where our colleagues are, creating the space to have conversations about pronouns, about workplace identity, about all of these things is where you can really understand where you fit on that spectrum. So is it, you know, walk beside me, walk in front of in front of me. And then sometimes for some of us is get behind me, move out of my way, let me clear the pad so I can make it so much easier for others who come after me. Right. And so I think that's where our colleagues, rather than whether or not they're in the community, honestly, can be the most helpful, is just really understanding. You know, is it that accomplice is an ally or is it just, I got your back. Let me know what you think. Rafael Franco [00:39:38] Right. Lauren Gray [00:39:39] I guess I just wanted to build on a point that my made earlier that I thought was such a good point. And I think that's that we don't expect perfection from people and being allies. And I think that's a really good thing to raise that we shouldn't let being perfect become the enemy of the good. It's enough for many people within the community just to see that you're trying, just to see that you're interested and trying to build a connection and doing what you can to be supportive. I think often people are really afraid of making mistakes in some of these conversations, and I think it's just good to affirm and I was glad that raised that that hurt a lot of people within the community. We just want to see you trying to really, really appreciate that. Rafael Franco [00:40:28] That's totally true, Ezra. Nick Nelson [00:40:33] I think for me, what I've noticed and what I see around me, it's always good to give people the benefit of the doubt. I think I am braver because I believe in the good of people more than anything else. I'm not brave because, you know, I didn't even see anything coming. So really, I don't know what to be scared of. But really, it was the fact that people were relatively good. And if you do try the and if they reject you, it's fine. You have to learn to heal a little bit from that. But you can educate and sometimes the more you can do that in a big way and I see this with clients as well is, is, is to yeah. To allow them to to make mistakes also and be and correct them in the in the not in a good way because they sometimes don't know. They, they don't know even what they're doing, especially, let's say for for some place like in Malaysia, you know, I mean, we're not living on trees. No, that's not that's not it. But but a lot of this awareness of the community, it's not part of the conversation on a day to day. To give them a chance. And, you know, that's that that's that's what I have. Rafael Franco [00:41:49] That makes the work better a more. Monica Czeszak [00:41:52] I think the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about allyship and. Our job, as well as a communications firm, is to really talk more and make it safe to talk more, because I know it's a very far and honorable place and I can speak from experience throughout my life. I made so many mistakes growing up after I grew up, as I developed as a professional and as a person. And sometimes it's hard to have those conversations, and sometimes it touches into memories or situations that you're not ready for. And there's no rush. You can take your time. You can see if, when, where it's good for you to talk about it. But as an ally, make sure to signal that you are there. When the person is ready and talk about what you're thinking, raise questions and participate because it's what we do on a day to day. As a firm, we talk to our clients, we talk to society, we talk to our colleagues. And that's part of the experience itself, to be open and to reach out and use everything. Your experience in learning and hearing to build something better. Because I like to say to my colleagues, when I talk about diversity, equity and inclusion, it's a journey so it doesn't really have a destination. We keep building up on the conversations and experience we are having. Rafael Franco [00:43:28] That's true. And when you're in the position of being an ally, you don't need to wait to be ready. You go with fear. You just make mistakes. But few certain that you need to be there for people that you care about and your colleagues and the people in your life. So just be there and listen and have this conversation. Dani Jackson Smith [00:43:53] And that's a wrap for this episode. Many thanks to you for talking with us. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast. And until next time, keep it authentic all day, every day. Special thanks to our team behind the scenes.
In 2013, Jim Obergefell and his boyfriend John, who was suffering from a terminal disease, were married on the tarmac in a medical jet at an airport in Maryland. When they returned home to Ohio, they learned that marriage would not be legally recognized. This led Jim to become the lead plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, a 2015 case in which the Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples. In the wake of Dobbs. v. Jackson, which removed the constitutional right to abortion, Chief Justice Tomas has said that the court “should reconsider” Obergefell v. Hodges. Now, Jim is running for the Ohio State House. To learn more about Jim, visit his website, obergefellforohio.com. You can also find Jim on both Instagram and Twitter at @JimObergefell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jazz Jenning's book "I am Jazz" is being banned across the country, Republicans seem to have time on their hands as 5 Republican senators demand warning label for TV shows with LGBTQ characters, and same-sex marriage plaintiff and activist Jim Obergefell is running for Ohio office. 00:00 - Welcome & Intro 01:00 - BG Update 01:28 - Top news stories 01:55 - Intro Music by Aina Bre'Yon 02:35 - Jazz Jennings 04:30 - LGBTQ Warning Label 05:59 - Jim Obergefell 07:20 - Anna's got a word 08:14 - Outro
The day that the Supreme Court released its ruling for marriage quality, Jim Obergefell — the man behind the watershed decision — saw a sign of his impending victory on his admission slip. "Every time I had been in the Supreme Court, the tickets were bright orange," Obergefell reflected on the latest episode of Law&Crime's podcast "Objections: with Adam Klasfeld.""On Friday, June 26 — that day, it wasn't bright orange," he continued. "It was lavender, and when we realized that we all thought, 'Well, this has to be a sign. This has to be a positive sign. There's no reason for the ticket to have changed color, let alone being lavender.'"In an extended interview, Obergefell moves beyond the cold record of that case to reflect upon how he and his late husband John Arthur began their legal battle over their marriage. He describes how he became ordained to officiate weddings after his Supreme Court victory — and came to read the closing lines of the ruling that bears his name at "every" ceremony.He also discusses his ongoing political campaign for state office in Ohio and movement on Capitol Hill right now to preserve same-sex marriage with the Respect for Marriage Act.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the end of Roe v, Wade meant a number of other landmark cases should be revisited as well. Among them: Obergefell v. Hodges, which determined the right to same-sex marriage. Ali had a chance to talk about how we maintain hard-fought rights with Senator Derek Kitchen and Jim Obergefell, both of whom were plaintiffs in cases that enshrined the right to marry. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years. PEOPLE's Jeff Nelson previews his interview with this week's cover star Miranda Lambert, where she talks about being madly in love with her husband and how she bonded with her mother during cancer treatments. Chris Pratt opens up on religion and shares what his friends really call him. Jim Obergefell sits down to discuss the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and why it may lead to overturning his landmark marriage equality case. For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com. Follow on Instagram: Janine Rubenstein - @janinerube Jeff Nelson - @nelson_jeff Jim Obergefell - @jimobergefell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut as, across the country, protests continue on Friday after the extreme-right justices on the Supreme Court stripped away a half-century of abortion rights. Justice Clarence Thomas is also making it clear that he wants other rights to be revoked as well. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Cori Bush join The ReidOut to discuss the push by Democrats to battle these developments. Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, joins us on the grassroots action front. Plus, Jim Obergefell, the lead plantiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide, shares how this decision could reverberate through many levels of society. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
June 26th – this coming Monday – marks the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, Obergefell v Hodges, which made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 US states. Some may know – and some may not – that the man that filed the lawsuit, Jim Obergefell, was a same-sex caregiver who was denied the right to legally marry his love and partner before he passed from ALS in 2013. We would like to take this anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made while spreading awareness about the unique, and ongoing struggles faced by the LGBT community regarding caregiving. Email Tina: tina@joyshouse.org Learn more about Joy's House: www.joyshouse.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jim Obergefell and John Arthur embarked upon a life together when they were in their early 20s in Cincinnati. Twenty years later, when John was dying of ALS, they began a battle with the state of Ohio to have Jim recognized on John's impending death certificate as his surviving spouse. That case made it's way to the US Supreme Court, and in the landmark decision Obergefell v Hodges brought marriage equality to the whole country. Today Jim shares that story on the podcast.
Jill and Victor are joined by civil rights icon and Ohio House candidate Jim Obergefell to discuss his fight for gay marraige in the courts, the need to speak out, and how the Supreme Court's leaked Dobbs decision threatens all of of our liberties. They also examine the legal battles we face in the modern era and what happens when established rights come under attack. Is anything still safe? Get More From Jim Obergefell: Twitter | Obergefell V. Hodges | OH Campaign Website | Author Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics Email iGen Politics at igp@politicon.com Or tweet using #iGenPolitics
Jason Johnson sitting in for Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the battle for Ukraine. Russian forces continue their brutal and unrelenting assault on Azovstal Steel in Mariupol, where 200 terrorized citizens remain hunkered down and looking for a way out. Next, responding to the impending end of Roe v. Wade, California governor Gavin Newsom channeled the urgency many are feeling for Democrats to mount a forceful response. Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, and a Democratic candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, joins us on that need for forceful urgency. Then, while Friday marks the day that the January 6 committee has interviewed more than 970 witnesses in connection with the Capitol insurrection, on this same day Rudy Giuliani bailed at the last minute. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
On episode 105, Dan Skinner talks with civil rights icon, Jim Obergefell, about his motivations for running for State Representative in the Sandusky area (the exact district is STILL TBD). Dan and Jim talk about the transformative nature of caregiving, the importance of caring for caregivers, the Ohio legislative map debacle, the importance of Lake Erie to northern Ohio, and how Jim's friendship with Rick Hodges (the other namesake of Obergefell v. Hodges) might point towards opportunities for bipartisan collaboration on important issues affecting Ohioans. Show notes and streams at prognosisohio.com and WCBE.org. Hosted and produced by Dan Skinner. Show notes and support by Trish Mayhorn.
In this hour, stories about everyone's favorite subject - love. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Host: Meg Bowles Storytellers: Suzie Afridi, Dan Larsen, Gabrielle Shea, Jim Obergefell
Ali Velshi is joined by Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor & Legal Correspondent at Slate Magazine, Nancy Northup, President & CEO at Center for Reproductive Rights, Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, Rep. Madeleine Dean, (D) Pennsylvania, Jake Ward, NBC News Technology Correspondent, Matthew Seligman, Fellow at Center for Private Law at Yale Law School, Jim Obergefell, Lead Plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), that legalized same-sex marriage throughout the United States, Lev Parnas, Former Associate of Rudy Giuliani, Wajahat Ali, Columnist at The Daily Beast, and Errin Haines, Editor-at-Large at The 19th.
In this week's headlines: • France bans the harmful practice of so-called 'conversion therapy' • Florida Republicans are pushing new legislation being called the 'Don't Say Gay' bill • Gay rights icon Jim Obergefell is running for office • Some bad news for Ellen DeGeneres • Adam Rippon got married on New Years' Eve • The award-winning Western film short STEAM! premieres on Revry All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
In this week's headlines: • France bans the harmful practice of so-called 'conversion therapy' • Florida Republicans are pushing new legislation being called the 'Don't Say Gay' bill • Gay rights icon Jim Obergefell is running for office • Some bad news for Ellen DeGeneres • Adam Rippon got married on New Years' Eve • The award-winning Western film short STEAM! premieres on Revry All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
Gannett politics reporters Laura Bischoff and Haley BeMiller discuss the latest in politics around the state of Ohio on the newest podcast episode of Ohio Politics Explained. During this edition we discuss how Emilia Sykes is running for Congress, talk about why the name Jim Obergefell sounds familiar, and how a big deal for a semiconductor plants approval is for New Albany. Finally, we mention how some nursing homes have halted admissions due to COVID-19 and the surge of the newest Omicron variant.
Jim Obergefell discusses his case that went before the Supreme Court
It's the most recent landmark case in our Civil Rights SCOTUS series, the decision that said the fundamental right to marry is protected under the 14th Amendment. How did it come about? What was the status of marriage before June of 2015? And why is the government so involved in the marriage business anyways? This episode features the voices of Melissa Wasser from the Project on Government Oversight and Jim Obergefell, the named party in Obergefell v Hodges.
Richard Wolinsky and Jim Obergefell at KPFA, 2016. A conversation with Jim Obergefell, co-author of Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky In June, 2015 the Supreme Court decided in Obergefell v Hodges that gay marriage became the law of the land. In the six years that followed, gay marriage has been routinely accepted across the United States and few blink twice when someone mentions his husband or her wife. Richard Wolinsky interviewed Jim Obergefell, the man whose name appears on the decision, a year later while he was on tour for the book Love Wins, which he co-authored with Debbie Cenziper. This podcast is being posted on the day normally reserved for San Francisco's annual Gay Pride Parade, cancelled for the second year in a row due to the pandemic, as a way to look back and be prepared looking forward to a time when gay rights will no longer be denied for the shabby arguments put forward in the name of religion. This podcast was previously posted on July 13, 2016. Jim Obergefell's husband John in Ohio was dying when he was approached by an attorney who explained that because the state did not recognize gay marriages from other states, Jim's name would never appear on John's death certificate. Jim and John both agreed to go for it, and the result, in June 2015 in the case Obergefell v Hodges, the Supreme Court made gay marriage the law of the land. Since then he has become a spokesperson for gay rights around the country. In this compelling discussion recorded on June, 22, 2016, Jim Obergefell talks about the case, about his relationship, and about how his life has changed in the year following the decision. The post Pride Month: Jim Obergefell, “Love Wins,” 2016 appeared first on KPFA.
On this Outbeat Extra edition of Outbeat News In Depth, we celebrate the start of Pride month 2021 and the 6th anniversary of the marriage equality decision with the lead plaintiff in the case, Jim Obergefell. Jim has become an amazing activist. Jim was recently featured in the Netflix docu-series, … Continue reading →
Today we interview Jim Obergefell. In 2015, Jim, an openly gay man from Ohio, had his name attached to the most significant case in queer American history. Obergefell v. Hodges was the landmark Supreme Court ruling that finally legalized same-sex marriage in the United States. Mr. Obergefell joins us on the podcast to tell his story and encourage others to continue the fight for queer equality --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message
On this episode, Reggie and Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the historic supreme court case that legalized marriage equality, speak about the current state of LGBTQIA rights and the importance of political representation and solidarity.
Alex is joined this week by Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that made marriage equality the law of the land in the U.S., to discuss the latest battles for queer and trans people who want to adopt and foster children and why we need protections futher codified to ensure that we can do so. Plus, writer and trans advocate, Devin-Norelle, helps break down anti-trans bills and Elliot Page's cover on TIME magazine. ---- Listen to LGBTQ Nation Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.lgbtqnation.com/ ---- FOLLOW OUR PANELISTS: Alex Berg: Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg Devin-Norelle: Instagram- @steroidbeyonce Jim Obergefell: Facebook & Instagram- @familyequality Twitter- @family_equality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Obergefell v. Hodges was the landmark civil rights case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the fundamental right to marry. Jim Obergefell, one of the men at the heart of the case, joins us to talk about why six years later, we still don't have *true* marriage equality. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. @lgbtqpod
What challenges do LGBTQ+ families face today? Phil and Alex are joined by Jim Obergefell, Director of Individual Giving at Family Equality and the lead plaintiff in the landmark marriage equality Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges. They discuss the current state of queer families in the United States and the unique obstacles families encounter in the adoption process. We also hear stories from Andy, whose adoption process was nearly sidelined by a homophobic nurse, and Fred, who ran into several roadblocks on his way of adopting a child.
Nearly six years ago the historic Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges – the Obergefell being Cincinnati's own Jim Obergefell – made marriage equality the law (https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/06/25/after-same-sex-marriage-ruling-jim-obergefells-fight-continues/3246623001/) in all 50 states. Obergefell and Cincinnati Civil Rights Attorney Al Gerhardstein, who represented Obergefell, are featured in an episode of the new Netflix documentary, Amend: The Fight for America. (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2021/03/01/netflix-series-amend-will-smith-taps-rochester-ny-history-mahershala-ali-voices-frederick-douglass/6833145002/) Hosted by actor Will Smith, the series focuses on the 14th Amendment being the hallmark of democracy. On it, Obergefell and Gerhardstein tell the story of how Cincinnati went from being one of the most gay-hostile cities in America to one of the most inclusive. They also tell Obergefell's love story. (https://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/04/18/obergefell-arthur-plane-md/25994283/) They told The Enquirer's That's So Cincinnati podcast this week, the fight for equality continues.
The landmark Supreme Court case the made same sex marriage legal in the United States is the focus of one episode of the new Netflix documentary Amend . And the plaintiff in that case - Jim Obergefell of Cincinnati - shares his story in the documentary, along with his lawyer Al Gerhardstein.
Off Stage is honored to have civil rights activist Jim Obergefell join us this week. He was named the plaintiff on the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage and still fights for everyone to have equal rights to this day! To learn more about his story, check out this link - http://wapo.st/380vMGV Check out Equality Wines and support some of the biggest movements for change - https://equalityvines.com/who-we-are/ Watch his story on Netflix - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13978950/?ref_=ttep_ep4 Check out Off Stage Radio on Instagram - @Off.Stage.Radio and Twitter - @offstageradio Check us out online www.schnabelproductions.com/offstageradio Music by Kyle Scott Off Stage is a Chris Schnabel Production --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/madprops/support
From March 3rd, 2021. Civil rights activist and historical figure Jim Obergefell joined Off Stage on episode 17 in early 2021. In his episode, he discussed the case which became one of the most important decisions in American history, as it legalized gay marriage. Obergefell gave stories of what it was like to go through this process, what he faced because of this, and how life has been since the decision was made.
In 1992 my guest Jim Obergefell met the love of his life John Arthur and fell in love with him while living in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the early 90’s the gay community all over America lived in secrecy because in that not too distant past LGBTQ people could be arrested, jailed, and of course fired from their jobs for who they were and who they loved. There were no protections under the law for LGBTQ people to be treated equally but despite the hurdles the community faced there were those who continued to live their lives with those they loved and one of those couples was Jim and John. Jim Obergefell is the named plaintiff in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges that was decided in June 26, 2015 legalizing marriage between same sex couples in the United States and the co-author of the book “Love Wins” The Lovers and Lawyers who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality. There is still so much instability facing the future of the LGBTQ community as it pertains to legal protections in employment, housing, healthcare, jurisprudence and of course marriage and I am happy to explore all of these subjects and Jim’s book on this show. In addition, Jim and I discuss the future ahead and his current initiative Family Equality www.familyequality.org and his passion for wines that includes his current venture Equality Vines equalityvines.com where a portion of the sale of each bottle of these premium wines goes to support multiple humanitarian initiatives including equality. Grab a glass of Equality Vines wine and join us for the enlightening conversation or take us along on your drive to work or a walk or run!
Jim Obergefell is the named plaintiff from the landmark United States Supreme Court marriage equality case, Obergefell v. Hodges. Following the decision on June 26th, 2016, Jim embraced a new career as an LGBTQ+ activist. Merging a love of wine with the fight for equality, Jim co-founded Equality Vines, the world’s first cause-based wine label, to support organizations devoted to civil rights and equality for all. Jim also co-authored the book “Love Wins” (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016IOF4WK) with pulitzer-prize winning investigative journalist Debbie Cenziper. Growing up, Jim never believed one person could make a difference. When his husband John was diagnosed with ALS, Jim began to fight for the right to have his marriage recognized federally. He became proof that one person, or one dedicated group of people, can make a difference. What Brett asks: [02:53] How were you raised and how did your early family influence you? [06:52] How was your father able to accept you so quickly despite conditioning? [09:00] What was standing in the way for you coming out? [12:17] What did you learn from the AIDS crisis in hindsight, and how does it apply to today? [15:52] Can you elaborate on your experience as a teacher and in grad school? [20:16] Did you go on continuing your career in education? [23:04] Tell us about your relationship with John and how that led to the case. [27:20] What was it that held you back from being an activist from the beginning, and how did you start to get more active? [39:24] What was it like for you to be in this fight? [41:55] What was the greatest challenge in getting to the ultimate decision of the case? [46:34] What was the feeling of winning like? [55:48] With what’s going on in the world, what do you believe we have to do to get to a place of being truly one? [01:00:37] How are you using wine to help fight these fights? To learn more about intentional living, and for the complete show notes, visit: gravityproject.com (https://gravityproject.com/) Resources: equalitywines.com (https://equalityvines.com/) Read: "Love Wins" (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016IOF4WK) Instagram: instagram.com/jimobergefell (https://www.instagram.com/jimobergefell/) Twitter: twitter.com/jimobergefell (https://twitter.com/jimobergefell) Gravity is a production of (http://crate.media)
Happy Pride Month! We take a deep dive behind our Pride issue, in which we highlight local LGBTQ leaders, including Jim Obergefell, whose landmark Supreme Court victory legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S. five years ago. Plus, we discuss the city's newest councilmembers and a profile on a local man who turned his life around after serving a 21-year prison sentence.
The landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision on "Obergefell v. Hodges" legalized same-sex marriage. In the case, Cincinnati real estate broker Jim Obergefell sued the state of Ohio for refusing to recognize his marriage to his husband John Arthur on Arthur’s death certificate after he died from ALS.
After careers in teaching, training, IT consulting, and real estate, Jim Obergefell is now an LGBTQ activist, speaker, and author. Jim is also the co-founder of Equality Vines, the first cause-based wine label that supports organizations devoted to civil rights and equality for all. Jim is the named plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, a decision that brought nationwide marriage equality to the United States on June 26, 2015. Jim and his husband John launched their legal battle with the State of Ohio to demand recognition of their lawful marriage on John’s impending death certificate. John died of ALS three months after their first court hearing, and Jim continued the fight along with more than thirty other plaintiffs from four states. Since the ruling, Jim has continued his work as an activist and as a speaker with Keppler Speakers. Jim co-authored the book Love Wins with Debbie Cenziper, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with the Washington Post. Love Wins is about the lovers and lawyers in this historic Supreme Court case, and it was published by William Morrow/Harper Collins. Temple Hill Productions. Fox 2000 bought the movie rights to ‘Love Wins’ and will produce a feature film based on the book. Jim is a member of the Board of Directors for SAGE, the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to advocacy and services for elder LGBTQ Americans. Jim is also a member of the National Advisory Board for the GLBT Historical Society. Jim has been honored with awards from organizations such as Equality Florida, Equality North Carolina, the ACLU of Southern California, Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland), the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, SAGE, the Ohio Democratic Party, the Santa Clara University School of Law, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the City of Cincinnati, and more. Foreign Policy magazine named Jim one of its 2015 Global Thinkers, and Out magazine named Jim to its 2015 Out 100 list.
In this hour, we celebrate things we do in the name of love. A woman is asked to choose between her family and the man she loves; a fisherman comes to appreciate his roots; a love song becomes a love story; and a man battles the law to protect his husband's legacy. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Suzie Afridi, Dan Larsen, Gabrielle Shea, and Jim Obergefell. For pictures from this episode, visit The Moth.org Sponsored by: www.rocketmortgage.com/Moth www.squarespace.com/Moth www.ziprecruiter.com/Moth To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GUEST: James Obergefell #1 [9-6-15]After the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor in 2013 struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, longtime HRC member Jim Obergefell and his now late husband John Arthur filed a lawsuit to obtain legal recognition of their marriage by their home state of Ohio.Jim, who fought for recognition of his marriage to John in Ohio so he could be listed on his death certificate, joined plaintiffs from Ohio and other Sixth Circuit states: Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee. His co-plaintiffs included David Michener & William Herbert Ives and Robert Grunn (Obergefell v. Katich); Nicole Yorksmith & Pamela Yorksmith, Joseph J. Vitale & Robert Talmas, Brittani Henry & Brittni Rogers and Kelly Noe & Kelly McCraken (Henry v. Wymyslo); Gregory Bourke & Michael DeLeon, Randell Johnson & Paul Campion, Jimmy Meade & Luther Barlowe, Kimberly Franklin & Tamera Boyd (Bourke v. Beshear); Maurice Blanchard & Dominique James and Timothy Love & Lawrence Ysunza (Love v. Beshear); Joy "Johno" Espejo & Matthew Mansell, Kellie Miller & Vanessa DeVillez, Sergeant Ijpe DeKoe & Thomas Kostura, and Valeria Tanco & Sophia Jesty (Tanco v. Haslam); and April DeBoer & Jayne Rowse (DeBoer v. Snyder).It did not take long for Jim’s name to earn its spot in the history books after becoming the named plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case that brought nationwide marriage equality to the United States on June 26, 2015 - exactly two years after the Windsor decision - and broke down barriers standing in the way of loving and committed same-sex couples who wished to be married.Following the ruling, Jim took another courageous step and put the story of his journey on paper. On June 14, 2016, Jim, along with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Debbie Cenziper, released Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality.Love Wins chronicles the death of Jim’s husband and his journey leading up to the fight at the Supreme Court, as well all of the players behind the scenes that made this unprecedented victory a reality.Over the next few months, Jim will hit the road for several book signings across the country. Don’t miss the chance to purchase your own copy of Love Wins and attend a book signing with Obergefell.https://twitter.com/JimObergefellHOST: Brandon CarmodyRadio Host, LGBTQ Activist, Piano Man, Actor and Musical Artist. I share my life, stories, news, politics, opinions, LGBTQ issues and thoughts. Brandon Carmody Radio [Guest Booking]https://goo.gl/iSQiH3Brandon Carmody Radio [Android App] https://goo.gl/AHBNxgBrandon Carmody Radio [iPhone App] https://goo.gl/pczQHnBrandon Carmody Radio - [Official Website]https://www.brandoncarmodyradio.comBrandon Carmody Radio - [iHeart Radio]https://www.iheart.com/podcast/brandon-carmody-radio-28550409/Brandon Carmody Radio - [Google Play] https://goo.gl/GHV8KLBrandon Carmody Radio - [Spreaker]https://www.spreaker.com/show/brandoncarmodyradioBrandon Carmody Radio [Tune In]https://tunein.com/radio/Brandon-Carmody-Radio-p1042220Brandon Carmody Radio [Twitter]https://twitter.com/brandonjcarmody
GUEST: James Obergefell #1 [9-6-15]After the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor in 2013 struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, longtime HRC member Jim Obergefell and his now late husband John Arthur filed a lawsuit to obtain legal recognition of their marriage by their home state of Ohio.Jim, who fought for recognition of his marriage to John in Ohio so he could be listed on his death certificate, joined plaintiffs from Ohio and other Sixth Circuit states: Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee. His co-plaintiffs included David Michener & William Herbert Ives and Robert Grunn (Obergefell v. Katich); Nicole Yorksmith & Pamela Yorksmith, Joseph J. Vitale & Robert Talmas, Brittani Henry & Brittni Rogers and Kelly Noe & Kelly McCraken (Henry v. Wymyslo); Gregory Bourke & Michael DeLeon, Randell Johnson & Paul Campion, Jimmy Meade & Luther Barlowe, Kimberly Franklin & Tamera Boyd (Bourke v. Beshear); Maurice Blanchard & Dominique James and Timothy Love & Lawrence Ysunza (Love v. Beshear); Joy "Johno" Espejo & Matthew Mansell, Kellie Miller & Vanessa DeVillez, Sergeant Ijpe DeKoe & Thomas Kostura, and Valeria Tanco & Sophia Jesty (Tanco v. Haslam); and April DeBoer & Jayne Rowse (DeBoer v. Snyder).It did not take long for Jim’s name to earn its spot in the history books after becoming the named plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case that brought nationwide marriage equality to the United States on June 26, 2015 - exactly two years after the Windsor decision - and broke down barriers standing in the way of loving and committed same-sex couples who wished to be married.Following the ruling, Jim took another courageous step and put the story of his journey on paper. On June 14, 2016, Jim, along with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Debbie Cenziper, released Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality.Love Wins chronicles the death of Jim’s husband and his journey leading up to the fight at the Supreme Court, as well all of the players behind the scenes that made this unprecedented victory a reality.Over the next few months, Jim will hit the road for several book signings across the country. Don’t miss the chance to purchase your own copy of Love Wins and attend a book signing with Obergefell.https://twitter.com/JimObergefellHOST: Brandon CarmodyRadio Host, LGBTQ Activist, Piano Man, Actor and Musical Artist. I share my life, stories, news, politics, opinions, LGBTQ issues and thoughts. Brandon Carmody Radio [Guest Booking]https://goo.gl/iSQiH3Brandon Carmody Radio [Android App] https://goo.gl/AHBNxgBrandon Carmody Radio [iPhone App] https://goo.gl/pczQHnBrandon Carmody Radio - [Official Website]https://www.brandoncarmodyradio.comBrandon Carmody Radio - [iHeart Radio]https://www.iheart.com/podcast/brandon-carmody-radio-28550409/Brandon Carmody Radio - [Google Play] https://goo.gl/GHV8KLBrandon Carmody Radio - [Spreaker]https://www.spreaker.com/show/brandoncarmodyradioBrandon Carmody Radio [Tune In]https://tunein.com/radio/Brandon-Carmody-Radio-p1042220Brandon Carmody Radio [Twitter]https://twitter.com/brandonjcarmody
All Jim Obergefell wanted was to marry John Arthur, his partner of 20 years, before he died of ALS. But in 2013, Ohio would not recognize gay marriage. And so, by fighting to get his union to John legally recognized, Jim unexpectedly changed history. In 2015, Jim became the lead plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the United States. Embracing his role as an “accidental activist”, Jim received calls of congratulations from President Obama and Vice President Biden after the historic ruling, During an IVY Ideas Night in Washington DC, Jim shared his inspiring story, and discussed his continued work as an activist with organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Ohio. Please enjoy our conversation, with Jim Obergefell. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.
Debbie Cenziper and Jim Obergefell, the co-authors of Love Wins, join us to explain how the story of marriage equality is as much a love story and legal thriller as it is a political tale.
Richard Wolinsky and Jim Obergefell at KPFA A conversation with Jim Obergefell, co-author of Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky Jim Obergefell's husband John in Ohio was dying when he was approached by an attorney who explained that because the state did not recognize gay marriages from other states, Jim's name would never appear on John's death certificate. Jim and John both agreed to go for it, and the result, in June 2015 in the case Obergefell v Hodges, the Supreme Court made gay marriage the law of the land. Since then he has become a spokesperson for gay rights around the country. The book Love Wins, co-written by journalilst Debbie Cenziper, tells the story of the marriage equality case against the backdrop of Jim and John's relationship, and the relationships of others who also joined the case. In this compelling discussion, Jim Obergefell talks about the case, about his relationship, and about how his life has changed in the past year. The post Jim Obergefell: Love Wins appeared first on KPFA.
Debbie Cenziper and Jim Obergefell, the coauthors of LOVE WINS, join us to explain how the story of marriage equality is as much a love story and a legal thriller as it is a political tale. Download the audiobook via iTunes http://ads.harpercollins.com/hcaudiopres?isbn=9780062471475&retailer=apple and Audible http://ads.harpercollins.com/hcaudiopres?isbn=9780062471475&retailer=audible
Oliver Brown, the lead plaintiff in Brown v. the Board of Education was a parent of a child denied access to a Topeka Kansas School. Clarence Gideon changed the way poor defendant are treated in court. Ernesto Miranda and Jane Roe both, in their own ways, were part of cases that expanded the rights of individual citizens. The latest name added to that pantheon is that of Jim Obergefell. He was the named plaintiff in the Obergefell vs. Hodges which , just one year ago, enshrined the civil right of same sex marriage in all 50 states. Jim has recently written about his experience in Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality My conversation with Him Obergefell:
Author and named plaintiff in the historic marriage equality case, Obergefell V. Hodges, Jim Obergefell talks about his new book "Love Wins" and life after changing history for millions of LGBTQ Americans.
This week’s tragedy in Orlando brings special urgency to Craft guest Jim Obergefell’s interview and visit to Columbus. Obergefell is a June 19 guest of the Columbus Pride brunch and spoke with guest host Byron Edgington about the book Obergefell co-authored with Debbie Cenziper, Love … Continue reading →
Nearly a year after the Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land, the main plaintiff in the case, Jim Obergefell, has released a new book called ‘Love Wins.’ On the latest DecodeDC podcast, host Jimmy Williams talks with Obergefell about the book, his relationship and marriage, the legal road to the Supreme Court and other plaintiffs in the case. We should note that this interview took place before the Orlando massacre, where 49 people were killed for being gay or trans, gay allies or in a gay club. But if there’s anything to learn from Jim Obergefell, there’s always hope.
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