A show about all things public policy and the state of equality. We will cover all levels of government, with a special focus on Arizona and how public policy at all levels impacts the state of equality for LGBTQ people. <br/><br/><a href="https://equalityarizona.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">equalityarizona.substack.com</a>
Equality Policy Podcast
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A show about all things public policy and the state of equality. We will cover all levels of government, with a special focus on Arizona and how public policy at all levels impacts the state of equality for LGBTQ people. <br/><br/><a href="https://equalityarizona.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">equalityarizona.substack.com</a>
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February 24, 2025
Equality Policy Podcast: Episode Two
<p>Equality Policy Podcast Ep 2 – Rising Authoritarianism in Arizona and the U.S.</p><p>Welcome to the Equality Policy Podcast. This podcast explores all things public policy and the impact of public policy the state of equality for the American people.</p><p>Frances Wright, an early Scottish American feminist, abolitionist, and activist wrote, “Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it.”</p><p>We believe that equality is the cornerstone of a free society because the very definition of a free society is one that believes that all human beings are created equal, and as such are endowed with inalienable rights that no state is justified to infringe upon. This was a revolutionary idea in the 18th century, and it continues to be so today.</p><p>Today, in the early 21st century, it is clear that we are living through a time of rising authoritarianism and that means that the preservation and expansion of equality in every free society is more important than ever. This podcast examines policy today, at all levels of government, with the hope of helping us all understand how we are advancing or falling short of that great aspiration - equality, justice, and liberty for all.</p><p>On today’s podcast Dr. H.L.T. Quan and I discuss the rise of authoritarianism through policy in the federal and Arizona state governments, and most importantly, what we can all do to work against this concerning trend.</p><p>The majority of the audio for this podcast is a recording of our Community Policy Briefing from 2-16-2025. An AI generated transcript is available for you to read. Please note the transcript has been corrected for errors around names.</p><p>I hope this discussion helped to frame the first few weeks of 2025 and the ways the Arizona and U.S. governments are leaning into authoritarianism and away from freedom. Even though we live in a time of rising extremism, we hope that being informed helps you choose how to act during this time.</p><p>While we know there will be much work to do in the coming years, to defend equality and all of our inalienable rights, this is not a time to despair – it is a time for hope and opportunity. Let’s work together, in our families, neighborhoods, churches, schools, and workplaces, to champion the cause of equality and liberty for all.</p><p>This podcast is brought to you through a partnership with Equality Arizona, the statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization and I encourage you to get involved with Equality Arizona. You can learn more at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.equalityarizona.org/">www.equalityarizona.org</a> and you can find this podcast on all Equality Arizona platforms.</p><p>I’m your host and the executive producer, Michael S.C. Soto, thank you for listening today and I’ll be back next week with another episode.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://equalityarizona.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">equalityarizona.substack.com</a>
January 27, 2025
Equality for Some - the First week of Trump Executive Orders
<p>Welcome to the Equality Policy Podcast. This podcast will explore all things public policy and how they impact the state of equality for the American people.</p><p>Frances Wright, an early Scottish American feminist, abolitionist, and activist wrote, “Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it.”</p><p>In many ways, equality is the heart of the American promise. It is the cornerstone upon which liberty and justice for all are built – because without equality, the core belief that all human beings are created equal and as such have inalienable rights that should never be infringed upon by the state, was and continues to be a truly revolutionary idea, that we as both a human race and as the American people sometimes advance and frequently fall short of in the laws and policy that we use to shape our society.</p><p>This podcast will examine policy today, at all levels of government, with the hope of helping us all understand how we are advancing or falling short of that aspiration of equality, justice, and liberty for all.</p><p>Today we begin with a discussion with Dr. H.L.T. Quan, Reyna Montoya, and me, your host, Michael S.C. Soto about the executive orders signed during the first hours of the second Trump administration. Our discussion strives to answer not only what the executive orders are and how they have changed the relationship of the federal government to the American people in one week, but also how these executive orders change our relationship to equality.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://equalityarizona.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">equalityarizona.substack.com</a>
June 12, 2023
Governor Hobbs Vetoes Bathroom Ban
<p>Civic Advocacy</p><p>On Thursday, June 8, Governor Hobbs announced her veto of SB 1040, a bill that would have restricted bathroom access for transgender students. This action marks a full decade of failure for anti-trans bathroom bills in Arizona, a particular obsession of state Senator John Kavanagh. Governor Hobbs kept <a target="_blank" href="https://mcusercontent.com/44a5186aac69c13c570fca36a/files/cea067ab-8825-272c-d1f6-6248c20f3352/SB1040.pdf">her veto letter</a> brief, writing:</p><p>SB1040 is yet another discriminatory act against LGBTQ+ youth passed by the majority at the state legislature. As I stated in my veto letter for SB1001, I will veto every bill that aims to attack and harm children.</p><p>Today, June 12, the legislature will return from nearly a month’s recess to complete some unfinished business, and with a high probability that the legislature will adjourn sine die as soon as the end of the week, we should expect the few remaining anti-LGBTQ+ bills to be sent to the Governor soon, most notably four anti-drag bills — SB 1026, SB 1028, SB 1030, and SB 1698. </p><p>Action Alert: Housing Supply</p><p>Two major bills on today’s calendar are SB 1161 and SB 1163, which bring much needed reform to Arizona’s historically racist zoning policies. By expanding options for affordable housing, these bills are an important first step towards fixing our housing supply crisis. It’s been a long fight to keep these bills alive and moving forward, and we can’t let up now. Today’s action will be to finalize any amendments or debate before advancing the bills to their final vote on the House floor. <a target="_blank" href="https://equalityarizona.org/legislature/#lookup">Call your representatives today</a> to ask them to take our housing crisis seriously and to vote yes on both bills. </p><p>Political Power</p><p>Bodily Autonomy Night with NARAL AZ</p><p>6:00pm - 9:00pm June 14, 2023 | <a target="_blank" href="https://act.prochoiceamerica.org/a/bodily-autonomy-night-naral-az-and-equality-az">register</a></p><p>Join Equality Arizona and NARAL Arizona for a detailed training on lobbying and advocacy, followed by a film screening and pizza party. Learn how to fight for bodily autonomy and LGBT rights, and make some new friends in the movement!</p><p>Location: Kobalt Bar (note: this is a 21+ location)</p><p><p>Equality Arizona is working to make local government more accessible to the LGBTQ+ community. To support our efforts, consider becoming a paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p><p>Media & Events</p><p><strong>Banned Book Club</strong></p><p>6:30 pm - 8:00 pm June 19, 2023 | <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mobilize.us/equalityarizona/event/555533/">register</a></p><p>As book bans sweep the nation, one great way to push back is to read! Our banned book for the month of June is Bigger Monsters: An LGBTQ+ Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Tale, by Eliza Andrews. Join us at Brick Road coffee on June 19 to discuss the book with our book club host Vanessa Marie!</p><p>Location: Brick Road Coffee</p><p><strong>Queer People Fit: Walking / Running</strong></p><p>6:00 pm - 8:00 pm June 22, 2023 | <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mobilize.us/equalityarizona/event/555539/">register</a></p><p>Join Equality Arizona and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.phxfrontrunners.org/">FrontRunners & FrontWalkers Phoenix</a> at Tempe Town Lake for Queer People Fit, our ongoing outdoor event series designed to give LGBTQ+ people a space to come together to build community and to find a sense of belonging.</p><p>Location: Tempe Town Lake</p><p><strong>Queer People Fit: Breathing Exercises</strong></p><p>12:00 pm - 1:30 pm July 1, 2023 | <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mobilize.us/equalityarizona/event/566910/">register</a></p><p>Looking for a safe space to share with queer friends? With the summer heat making it difficult to spend time in nature, we’re heading indoors to focus on some other aspects of fitness that are often overlooked. This month we’ll be learning and practicing some helpful breathing exercises with Noémie Luce.</p><p>Location: Escalante Community Center, Tempe</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://equalityarizona.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">equalityarizona.substack.com</a>
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