Shannon Minter
Legal Director at the National Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Rights and an expert on LGBTQ legal issues who was invited to explain the case and its implications.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 33min
SCOTUS Not Cool With Colorado Ban on Conversion Therapy
Shannon Minter, Legal Director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, explains the Supreme Court ruling on Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. They discuss why the Court treated therapeutic talk as protected speech. They analyze the ruling's reasoning, risks to other state bans, and what legal paths states might use going forward.
Apr 3, 2026 • 28min
Shannon Minter on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ruling, Alex Frandsen on Local News Day
Shannon Minter, legal director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, explains the Supreme Court ruling on bans of conversion therapy and its limits. Alex Frandsen, organizer with Free Press and Media Power Collaborative co-lead, discusses Local News Day and efforts to strengthen community-rooted journalism. They explore legal framing, media coverage, and strategies for rebuilding local news.
Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
Shannon Minter On Trans Life And Politics
Shannon Minter is a civil rights attorney and legal director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, notable for his role in landmark marriage cases. He shares his personal journey from a troubled adolescence with gender dysphoria to becoming a trans man. The discussion highlights the complexities of trans activism and its impact on the gay rights movement, touching on family acceptance, the need for open dialogue, and the importance of persuasion in advocacy. Minter also reflects on his childhood in rural Texas and the ongoing struggles for justice and understanding in the LGBTQ community.
