Law/Politics/Religion | jaymichaelson.net

Queer theology holds forth the promise of reinventing theological discourse in the light of LGBTQ experience, queer theory, and a hermeneutic informed by marginalized voices and outsider discourse. But how does the queer theological enterprise intersect with queer activism? What are the possibilities, and perils, of translating between theology and activist practice? What forms of political discourse are informed by queer theology, and what are undermined?

March 24, 2014

State of Belief: The Folly of Hobby Lobby

As the US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the Hobby Lobby case, opening the door to finding constitutional protections for corporations' "religious consciences," Dr. Jay Michaelson talks about what's at stake in this very important trial.

February 25, 2014

Amid Controversy, ‘Right To Refuse’ Bill Hits Governor’s Desk |NPR

Arizona's Republican Governor Jan Brewer is being pressured to veto a bill that would allow business owners in the state to deny service to gays and lesbians. Jay Michaelson speaks with NPR's Ted Robbins.

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February 20, 2014

Religious Freedom Legislation is Really Anti-LGBT

Jay Michaelson and Saeed Jones talk to Fusion.net about the motivations behind "religious freedom" laws.

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 Womenâ€™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 deathâ€”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.