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Queer America

Queer America

Learning for Justice

Without LGBTQ history, there is no American history. Queer America takes listeners on a journey that spans from Harlem to the Frontier West, revealing stories of LGBTQ life we should have learned in school. Your hosts are Leila Rupp and John D'Emilio.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Queer America episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Queer America for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Queer America episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Queer America - Welcome to Queer America
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09/12/18 • 6 min

Queer America is an exploration of the history of sexual identity and gender identity in the United States. Leila Rupp and John D’Emilio host this new podcast from Teaching Tolerance – a resource to help educators integrate LGBTQ history into their curriculum

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Queer America - You Have the Content. Now What? w/ Cory Collins
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06/20/19 • 66 min

On our season finale, join Teaching Tolerance senior writer Cory Collins and hosts Leila Rupp and John D’Emilio as they offer concrete tips for creating LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms and taking themes from this podcast into your daily practice.

Educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a complete transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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Queer characters have existed on screen since the era of silent film. But do they have a starring role in your syllabus? Scholars Sharon Ullman and Nicholas Syrett offer concrete strategies for teaching LGBTQ history through films and documentaries.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

And educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

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Queer America - The Other War – w/ Susan K. Freeman
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12/13/18 • 61 min

World War II plunged a double-edged sword into the heart of the U.S. queer community. Historian Susan Freeman examines how the war brought gay men and lesbians together, and the ways it isolated them from the right to serve and benefit from their service.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

And educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

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Queer America - The Lavender Scare – w/ David K. Johnson
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11/27/18 • 42 min

“If we teach only about the Red Scare, we’re only telling part of the story of the Cold War.” Historian David K. Johnson explores the systemic firing of gay government employees and the consequences of a homophobic culture that still endure today.

Educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a complete transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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Lifelong partnerships between women existed long before the legalization of gay marriage. Susan K. Freeman continues her exploration of the spaces they found—in their words, their societies and their homes—for same-sex intimacy.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

And educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

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We’re passing love notes across time. Historian Susan K. Freeman takes a deep dive into the history of women who loved women—and offers ways for educators to connect love letters to lessons on culture, women’s rights movements and literary themes.

Educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a complete transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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Lessons from the classroom—from high stakes testing to critical thinking skills—professor Emily Hobson & public school teacher Felicia Perez discuss their experiences and practical advice to help you incorporate LGBTQ History.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

And educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

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In a fascinating conversation with host Leila J. Rupp, historian and writer Genny Beemyn brings us inspiring—and surprising—stories of trans and gender nonconforming figures, from the Frontier West to the modern civil rights movement and beyond.

Educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a complete transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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From the Gold Rush to the Cold War, Historian Daniel Hurewitz offers strategies for integrating LGBTQ History into your curriculum. He shares lesson examples from U.S. history and insights from educators already teaching queer history in their classrooms.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

And educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Queer America have?

Queer America currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does Queer America cover?

The podcast is about Lgbt, Bisexual, Transgender, History, Lgbtq, Lesbian, Courses, Podcasts, Gay, Education, Gender and Queer.

What is the most popular episode on Queer America?

The episode title 'You Have the Content. Now What? w/ Cory Collins' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Queer America?

The average episode length on Queer America is 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of Queer America released?

Episodes of Queer America are typically released every 14 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of Queer America?

The first episode of Queer America was released on Sep 12, 2018.

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