In this episode, criminal defense advocate and law student Jordan Madden explores the criminalization of Queerness using a historical lens; using individual cases to magnify systemic layers of oppression. Jordan discusses the importance of considering who holds the power in narratives and how this shapes the work moving forward.

Audio Produced by Sophie Warrick, and co-hosted by Sam Koltes. Podcast Art designed by Mercy Garriga (@MercyFullRes). Full episode transcripts available at www.envisioningqueerjustice.org 

Fiscally sponsored by Hamline University Center for Justice & Law, and PeaceFirst. All opinions expressed on this podcast do not reflect the views of our sponsors. 

Organizations to Check Out:

Please support Indigenous-led organizations, some located in the northern midwest (where most of our team is based), including Honor the Earth, the NDN Collective, and the Black Hills Bail and Legal Defense Fund. Check out native-land.ca as a tool to begin understanding the land you reside on, and understand your responsibilities to Indigenous people. 

In addition, please check out the following organizations named by Jordan Madden: 

• University of Michigan's National Register of Exonerees 
• Marcia Gallo- Scholar at the University of Nevada

Readings & Resources:

Check out the following readings and resources named by Jordan Madden: 

• Indecent Advances: A Hidden History of True Crime and Prejudice Before Stonewall by James Polchin 
• Rhoades v. Iowa
• Ryan White Care Act 
• Kitty Genovese by Kevin Cook
• ACT UP
• Mattachine Society
• 37 Who Saw Murder Didn't Call the Police; Apathy at Stabbing of Queens Woman Shocks Inspector New York Times article on Kitty Genovese murder
• The Witness Documentary on Kitty Genovese murder 
• Compton Cafeteria Riots
• Death of Leelah Alcorn
• You're Wrong About Podcast with Sarah Marshall & Michael Hobbes