Ep. 17: Gun Violence, The Corporatization of Pride in Kzoo, & Reparations

We spend most of the episode focused on two particular topics- first is the epidemic of mass shootings in America, the politicization of these constant tragedies, the history (and historical erasure) around reactionary talking points on guns, and speak to just what kind of culture we have that continues to generate mass shooters.

 

Secondly we look at the corporatization of Pride at both the national level and right here in Kalamazoo. We look at which companies were sponsoring our local Pride festival and call them to account for their actions outside of Pride- from remaining silent on their homophobic partners in SouthWest Michigan First to the outright bankrolling of anti-LGBTQ politicians.

 

We close out the show with some good news about progress California is making to make reparations a reality.

 

SOURCES

 

"Corporate Pride Sponsors Have Given Over $1.5 Million to Anti-LGBTQ Politicians"

 

https://truthout.org/articles/corporate-pride-sponsors-have-given-over-1-5-million-to-anti-lgbtq-politicians/?fbclid=IwAR0BxXths5sGjzxd3i7En4s5oeVB5uRF-IxEldXV238LCflrnmP-MgYW-8U

 

"NWLC Files Equal Pay Lawsuit Against Zoetis Alleging Company Maintained Stark Gender-Based Pay Disparity"

https://nwlc.org/press-release/nwlc-files-equal-pay-lawsuit-against-zoetis-alleging-company-maintained-stark-gender-based-pay-disparity/

 

Campaign Finance Information Sourced from www.opensecrets.org.