In the concluding episode of Slate's Living at Odds, host Anna Sale engages with Andrew Schneider, West Virginia's only full-time LGBTQ rights lobbyist. Over the years, Schneider has established vital connections with conservative figures that enabled the passage of 20 local anti-discrimination ordinances in the state. However, these achievements are now under significant threat due to a shifting political climate that is becoming more antagonistic towards LGBTQ advocacy. Furthermore, Courtney Martin revisits the themes of the Living at Odds series, focusing on community resilience in challenging times.
Andrew Schneider’s tenacity has led to the passage of 20 local anti-discrimination ordinances in West Virginia, fostering unlikely bipartisan alliances for LGBTQ rights.
Despite notable victories, Andrew’s work now faces escalating challenges as the political landscape grows increasingly hostile to LGBTQ rights and their advocates.
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