About this episode

A panel discussion on the history and current issues facing LGBTQ workers, moderated by Matt Brim.

Audio from June 27, 2026 ILC of NYC panel and town hall event for pride month on LGBTQ workers self-organizing, past and present. Watch and subscribe on ILC's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVfkabZCR04&t=4s With the increase in anti-LGBTQ (and especially anti-trans) sentiment among American legislators, the Independent Labor Club views it as pressing to host a public conversation on issues facing LGBTQ workers. We are inviting historians and organizers in order to discuss the history of autonomous struggles and what lessons can the working class at large learn from their efforts. Featured Panelists: Maggie Schreiner (CUNY Grad Center) Garrison Davis ( It Could Happen Here ) April M. (Reform and Revolution DSA) Carla González (CUNY Grad Center) Moderated by Matt Brim (College of Staten Island)

People in this episode

Host: Matt Brim

Guests: Maggie Schreiner, Garrison Davis, April M., Carla González

Topics covered

• LGBTQ workers
• self-organizing
• history of struggles
• anti-LGBTQ sentiment
• public conversation
• labor rights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Independent Labor Club, CUNY Grad Center, Reform and Revolution DSA

Places: NYC

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