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Derek Krueger "Monastic Desires: Homoeroticism, Homophobia, and the Love of God in Medieval Constantinople" (Cambridge UP, 2026)

Derek Krueger Monastic Desires: Homoeroticism, Homophobia, and Love of God in Medieval Constantinople (Cambridge UP, 2026)

The Byzantine Abbot Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022) transgressed the homophobic norms of medieval Orthodox society. His l... more

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Cathryn J. Prince, "For the Love of Labor: The Life of Pauline Newman" (U Illinois Press, 2026)

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Maria A. Sanchez, "Deference and Divergence in Regional Human Rights Courts" (Cornell UP, 2026)

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Derek Krueger

Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies, UNC Greensboro

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Episode: Derek Krueger "Monastic Desires: Homoeroticism, Homophobia, and the Love of God in Medieval Constantinople" (Cambridge UP, 2026)

Cathryn J. Prince

Author of For the Love of Labor, The Life of Pauline Newman

University of Illinois Press

Episode: Cathryn J. Prince, "For the Love of Labor: The Life of Pauline Newman" (U Illinois Press, 2026)

Maria Sanchez

Assistant Professor of Political Science at Colorado College; author of Deference and Divergence in Regional Human Rights Courts

Colorado College; Cornell University Press (book publisher)

Episode: Maria A. Sanchez, "Deference and Divergence in Regional Human Rights Courts" (Cornell UP, 2026)

Alex Powell

Author of Queering UK Refugee Law, Sexual Diversity and Asylum Administration

University (as described in discussion) / author

Episode: Alex Powell, "Queering UK Refugee Law: Sexual Diversity and Asylum Administration" (Bristol UP, 2026)

Iria Seijas-Pérez

PhD in Advanced English Studies, researcher, and lecturer focused on YA literature, Irish literature, feminist studies, and queer studies.

University of Extremadura

Episode: Iria Seijas-Pérez, "Sapphic Adolescent Girls in Irish Young Adult Fiction: Queering Girlhood"(Routledge, 2025)

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

Writer, civil rights attorney, playwright, speaker, and professor of constitutional law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Episode: Gloria Browne-Marshall, "A Protest History of the United States" (Beacon Press, 2026) Revisited

Dr. Damon Scott

Geography professor at Miami University of Ohio and author of The City Aroused.

Miami University of Ohio

Episode: Damon Scott, "The City Aroused: Queer Places and Urban Redevelopment in Postwar San Francisco" (U Texas Press, 2024)

Dr. Cara Gormally

author of 'Everything Is Fine, I'll Just Work Harder.'

Episode: Everything Is Fine, I'll Just Work Harder: Confessions of a Former Badass

Alvin K. Wong

Author and academic specializing in queer studies and Sinophone literature.

Duke University Press

Episode: Alvin K. Wong, "Unruly Comparison: Queerness, Hong Kong, and the Sinophone" (Duke UP, 2025)

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Derek Krueger "Monastic Desires: Homoeroticism, Homophobia, and the Love of God in Medieval Constantinople" (Cambridge UP, 2026)

Q: Can you summarize the central argument or thesis you present in this book?

There isn't a single thesis so much as a set of observations about how queer identities form at the intersection of intense human desire and a culture of prohibition within Byzantine monasticism, showing that sexuality cannot be understood without its social and religious context.

Maria A. Sanchez, "Deference and Divergence in Regional Human Rights Courts" (Cornell UP, 2026)

Q: What are the main factors that drive courts to be deferential or interventionist in their approach?

Sanchez outlines two categories—deferential and interventionist—driven by political context, legitimacy concerns, and the level of trust with governments; Europe tends to defer to state consent, while Inter-American and African Courts often intervene more aggressively through reparations orders and constitutional changes.

Maria A. Sanchez, "Deference and Divergence in Regional Human Rights Courts" (Cornell UP, 2026)

Q: Tell us about it.

Maria Sanchez explains that regional courts face the persistent challenge of reconciling universal human rights with local context, and that the book analyzes how authority is shaped by learning from other courts, new members, and reforms, especially around freedom of expression, personal integrity rights, and LGBTQ rights.

Cathryn J. Prince, "For the Love of Labor: The Life of Pauline Newman" (U Illinois Press, 2026)

Q: How did Newman navigate gender and political tensions within the labor movement?

She navigated chauvinism and factional divides by building cross-group coalitions, leveraging both grassroots activism and connections with wealthier allies, and by choosing strategic battles like safety and fair hours over more sweeping ideological reform.

Cathryn J. Prince, "For the Love of Labor: The Life of Pauline Newman" (U Illinois Press, 2026)

Q: What drew you to Pauline Newman as a subject, and how did you approach telling her story?

I was struck by her immigrant background, early activism, and the way she bridged labor organizing with broader social issues, approaching her life as a thread that connects workplace reforms to long-term policy goals.

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A scholarly interview series that centers LGBTQ+ studies, queer history, and LGBTQ+ literature through conversations with researchers, authors, and practitioners about their recent books and ideas. Episodes frequently explore representation, intersectionality, cultural memory, and activism, often tying academic analysis to broader social and political contexts. A standout feature is the breadth of disciplines represented—from queer theory and gender studies to music history and legal perspectives—delivering rigorous insight with accessible storytelling. This mix of archival insights, personal narrative, and historical context can be especially engaging for listeners who appreciate deep-dive scholarship presented in a thoughtful, conversatio... more

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