February 11, 2014

Russia’s Anti-Gay Crackdown | WNPR

Jay speaks on The Colin McEnroe Show about Russia's LGBT community and anti-gay laws.

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January 24, 2014

Religious Refusals: The New Front in the Culture War | Yale Law School

Lecture given at Yale Law School in January 2014

January 11, 2014

When The Right To Religion Conflicts With A Changing Society | NPR All Things Considered

Jay Michaelson, a fellow at the liberal Political Research Associates, wrote a report on "redefining religious liberty."

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July 1, 2013

God vs. Gay | NPR RadioWest

Jay Michaelson talks about religion and sexual diversity on NPR RadioWest

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June 3, 2013

Homophobia | State of Belief Radio

Jay Michaelson discusses homophobia: what it is, how it is created, and what impact it has on Queer People and on our larger culture. He also talks about the concept of "internalized homophobia."

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March 25, 2013

Redefining Religious Liberty: The Covert Campaign Against Civil Rights

Jay Michaelson speaks with Gretchen Borchelt of the National Women’s Law Center and Rob Boston of Americans United in a conference briefing for his new report, Redefining Religious Liberty: The Covert Campaign Against Civil Rights.

March 23, 2013

Religious Liberty | State of Belief

Religious Liberty used to mean freedom from persecution and even death—and still does in many parts of the world. But how did this powerful phrase come to represent the interests of conservative Christians in this country? How did oppression get redefined to mean not being able to impose one's own beliefs on others? An explosive new report from Political Research Associates explains how we got here, and how high the stakes are if things keep moving in this direction. Author Jay Michaelson is with us.

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March 23, 2013

On the History of Religious Liberty | State of Belief Radio

Jay Michaelson speaks about a new report from Political Research Associates about the history of religious liberty.

Religious Liberty used to mean freedom from persecution and even death—and still does in many parts of the world. But how did this powerful phrase come to represent the interests of conservative Christians in this country? How did oppression get redefined to mean not being able to impose one’s own beliefs on others? An explosive new report from Political Research Associates explains how we got here, and how high the stakes are if things keep moving in this direction.

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December 11, 2012

State of Belief: The End is Near

What is it about the idea of impending doom that seems to hold an attraction for so many of us? Whether it's the Maya prediction, the "fiscal cliff" rhetoric, Y2k, or some other version of "the end is near," the concept seems to hold a perverse appeal

December 8, 2012

The End is Near: A Book Review | State of Belief

Jay Michaelson talks about the conclusions he drew when reviewing two lengthy books about apocalypse for Religion Dispatches Magazine.

What is it about the idea of impending doom that seems to hold an attraction for so many of us? Whether it’s the Maya prediction, the “fiscal cliff” rhetoric, Y2k, or some other version of “the end is near,” the concept seems to hold a perverse appeal. Jay Michaelson is on the show to talk about the conclusions he drew when reviewing two lengthy books on the subject for Religion Dispatches Magazine.

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November 13, 2012

Can We Talk: How Can Zionism Be Relevant in the 21st Century

As part of The Jewish Agency's new "Can We Talk" video podcast series, we recently spoke to writer and activist Jay Michaelson and asked him about Zionism in the age of universalism.

November 8, 2012

God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality

On tour for the bestselling "God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality," Jay Michaelson discusses the themes of the book and how to have more effective conversations about LGBT equality with religious people.

November 6, 2012

God Votes No: Voices From the Religious Left for Marriage Equality

This documentary highlights the religious left and the fight for marriage equality in Minnesota.

June 3, 2012

Beacon Broadside | Jay Michaelson Responds to Dan Savage

Jay Michaelson responds to Dan Savage's comment that we should "ignore the bullshit in the Bible.

June 3, 2012

2wice Blessed | Coming Out as a Religious Act

In this two minute micro-interview, Jay Michaelson discusses the religious benefits of coming out as LGBTQ.

June 3, 2012

GayLifeNYC.org | God vs. Gay? Interview with Michael Cavanaugh

Jay discusses his book with local NYC legend Michael Cavanaugh

June 3, 2012

Nashville NewsChannel 5 | God vs. Gay? Interview on “Out and About”

Jay discusses his book on Nashville local television

May 22, 2012

The Daily Beast: Why 30 Days Is Just Right

Newsweek & The Daily Beast's Jay Michaelson tells John Avlon why the relatively light sentence in the Rutgers spy case was actually the right call.

May 11, 2012

NPR | The Religious Context for a Change of Heart [Podcast]

Jay Michaelson talks with NPR's Rev. Welton Gaddy about how minds and hearts change on issues of LGBT equality.

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March 26, 2012

The Jesse Peterson Radio Show [Podcast]

Jay Michaelson appears on a far-right talk radio show and does his best to make the religious case for equality.

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March 18, 2012

Illinois Public Media | Jay Michaelson on “Keepin’ the Faith”

Jay Michaelson discusses 'God vs. Gay?' with Steve Shoemaker of Illinois public radio.

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March 16, 2012

WRPI | The Religious Case for Equality: Jay Michaelson on Quest of Life

Jay discusses "God vs. Gay?" with Harry Faddis on WRPI's "Quest of Life" radio program.

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March 1, 2012

Beyond Leviticus: Queering God, Torah, and Israel

In February 2012, author, scholar, and activist Jay Michaelson delivered the annual Louis Bunis Lecture to the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Community, in which he proposes that there are distinctively queer voices and perspectives beginning to enrich the Jewish conversation—much as women’s voices have done over the last generation.

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January 20, 2012

NPR | Jay Michaelson debates Peter Wolfgang on Connecticut Public Radio

Jay debates Peter Wolfgang of the "Family Institute of Connecticut" on WNPR's "Where We Live" program.

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January 15, 2012

WRPI | Homoradio: God vs. Gay?

Jay talks about the Bible and gay rights, along with the differences between the Jewish and Christian approaches, in an hourlong conversation on Homoradio.

Jay talks about the Bible and gay rights, along with the differences between the Jewish and Christian approaches, in an hourlong conversation on Homoradio.

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November 25, 2011

Religious EQ 7: God vs. Gay

Jay Michaelson is the Author of the book God Vs. Gay. In this video jay explains why there is a religious argument in support of LGBT people. This version is without background music.

November 15, 2011

NPR | God vs. Gay? If that’s the question, what’s the answer?

On NPR's "State of Belief" radio show, Jay Michaelson shares his personal story and professional activism with Rev. Welton Gaddy.

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November 13, 2011

God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality

Jay gave this half-hour talk about God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality in November, 2011, in San Diego.

November 5, 2011

NPR | Jay Michaelson on “State of Belief”

Jay discusses "God vs. Gay?" with Rev. Welton Gaddy of NPR's "State of Belief."

Listen to the entire November 5th, 2011 State of Belief Radio program. To hear Jay Michaelson’s previous appearance on State of Belief Radio, click here.

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October 11, 2011

God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality

One-minute video on reading problematic verses of the Bible in accord with progressive values