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Open Throttle - 1:49
"Funambulus" (ravelry link) by Aud Bergo (ravelry link) in Uru.Yarn 'Sugared Sport' in the colorway "Ruby" are officially finished! When they become weather appropriate, I will update all ya'll on how they wear.
"Team Even Downhill" (ravelry link) socks by Megan Williams of the Stockinette Zombies video podcast are presented as almost finished in the episode. As Editor Peggy updates, they were also finished the day after recording. These used Knitologie 'Wanderer' in the colorway "Dusty Dawn" from Audio-Man's sock yarn collection and a skein of yarn from The Fiber Seed in the 'Sprout Sock' (ravelry link) base and probably the "Island Sky" colorway.
June LGBTQ+ topic - 17:18
This covered multiple foundational legal battles won in the 20th and 21 centuries in the United States that recognized and legally enshrined the equal rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.
Discussed were:
ONE Inc. vs Olsen 1958
Established that simply "...describ[ing] love affair[s] between two homosexuals [cannot constitute] obscenity". Quote taken from Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One,_Inc._v._Olesen for more case info.
Romer vs Evens 1996
Struck down a state amendment in Colorado as unconstitutional as it specifically targeted LGBTQ+ people. Info from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romer_v._Evans
Lawrence vs Texas 2003
Extended privacy protections to the actions, including sexual actions, of consenting adults in private. Information from Wikipedia; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_v._Texas#Sexual_privacy. Sass from yours truly.
Obergefell vs Hodges 2015
Established that Equal Protection extends to those granted by marriage licenses. Info from Wikipedia; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obergefell_v._Hodges.
Midroll: Pride Pod MAL 2025 Ravelry group link: Here! - 42:22
We are having a PRIDE POD MAL GROUP ZOOM CALL!
Stalled - 45:12
Short rows are always complicated, but a surmountable challenge.
In better LGBTQ+ news, Lambda Legal, as reported by AP News on June 6th 2025 surpassed their latest fundraising goals by over $100 M. According to the article, Lambda Legal will be using the funds to continue to fight legislation that targets the liberties of LGBTQ+ peoples.
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