2016
A DAY OF LEARNING.
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Session One — 2:00 pm
Homosexuality and the Bible Christians often base their objections to homosexuality on the Bible. This session explores the social and cultural contexts of the biblical world in order to understand what the Bible really says about homosexuality, and what it means for us today. Presenter: Dr. Susan Hill, Department of Philosophy and World Religions, University of Northern Iowa |
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Session Two — 3:00 pm
“Religious Freedom Laws” the new attack on LGBTQ rights
Recently, religious freedom restoration acts have been presented around the country claiming to protect individuals from participating in an activity that violates their religious beliefs. In practice though, these laws undermine hard-won, important protections for the LGBTQ community. This session discusses Religious Freedom Laws and how they conflict with nondiscrimination laws.
Presenter: Cristina Kinsella, Advocacy Coordinator American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa
“Religious Freedom Laws” the new attack on LGBTQ rights
Recently, religious freedom restoration acts have been presented around the country claiming to protect individuals from participating in an activity that violates their religious beliefs. In practice though, these laws undermine hard-won, important protections for the LGBTQ community. This session discusses Religious Freedom Laws and how they conflict with nondiscrimination laws.
Presenter: Cristina Kinsella, Advocacy Coordinator American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa
4:00 pm
SPECIAL ORLANDO TRIBUTE
ON THE MAIN STAGE
Session Three — 5:00 pm
The Supreme Court and LGBTQ rights
Recent rulings including the overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act and the expansion of marriage equality to all 50 states prove just how critical the Supreme Court and Federal Courts are to the rights of the LGBTQ community. Find out how the current vacancies jeopardize our rights and our unique role as Iowans to ending the obstruction of judicial nominees.
Presented by Why Courts Matter Iowa Coalition: Sue Dinsdale Director of Iowa Citizen Action Network; Matt Sinovic Executive Director Progress Iowa; Chris Schwartz State Director Americans for Democratic Action Iowa; Keenan Crow One Iowa
The Supreme Court and LGBTQ rights
Recent rulings including the overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act and the expansion of marriage equality to all 50 states prove just how critical the Supreme Court and Federal Courts are to the rights of the LGBTQ community. Find out how the current vacancies jeopardize our rights and our unique role as Iowans to ending the obstruction of judicial nominees.
Presented by Why Courts Matter Iowa Coalition: Sue Dinsdale Director of Iowa Citizen Action Network; Matt Sinovic Executive Director Progress Iowa; Chris Schwartz State Director Americans for Democratic Action Iowa; Keenan Crow One Iowa
Session Four — 6:00 pm
Trans Rights Now!
This discussion will take an intersectional look at the needs of the transgender community in 2016, misconceptions about gender and sexuality that affect trans people, and next steps for trans liberation in a period of unprecedented visibility.
Presenter: Xavia Publius, Transgender Rights Activist
Trans Rights Now!
This discussion will take an intersectional look at the needs of the transgender community in 2016, misconceptions about gender and sexuality that affect trans people, and next steps for trans liberation in a period of unprecedented visibility.
Presenter: Xavia Publius, Transgender Rights Activist
Session Five — 7:00 pm
Reasonable and Responsible Gun Control MeasuresA look at what reasonable and responsible gun control measures might mean in today’s ever-changing world.
Presenter: Joe Gorton-Professor of Criminology, University of Northern Iowa
Reasonable and Responsible Gun Control MeasuresA look at what reasonable and responsible gun control measures might mean in today’s ever-changing world.
Presenter: Joe Gorton-Professor of Criminology, University of Northern Iowa
