As the journey toward LGBTQ+ equality evolves, so does the complexity of the resistance faced by queer communities worldwide.​

​Join the American Society for Public Administration’s (ASPA) LGBT Advocacy Alliance on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 1-2:30pm for a webinar “Walking in Our Truth: Queer Backlash in the 21st Century” exploring the social, political, and administrative dimensions of queer backlash, examining its impact on public policy, governance, and daily lived experiences.

​Free Registration required: https://luma.com/1gji3i4t​

Featured Speakers:

​o   Eliza Farrow, Executive Director, Northeast Wisconsin Rainbow Collective.

​o   Diego Galego. Assistant Professor, Rutgers University—Newark.

​o   Samantha Larson, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

​o   Wallace Swan, Adjunct Faculty Member, Walden University.

​o   Eric Anthony Devezin, Doctoral Student, California Baptist University.

​·       Discussant: Claire Mostel, Retired, Miami-Dade County.

​·       Moderator: Richard Greggory Johnson III, Professor, University of San Francisco.

​·       Tech Support: José Luis Irizarry, Assistant Professor, North Carolina Central University.

​Key Discussion Topics:

​·       Current Landscape: A nuanced look at LGBTQ+ rights and the forces challenging them.

​·       Policy & Narrative: Analysis of recent legal developments and cultural narratives driving both progress and retrenchment.

​·       Administrative Response: Insights on how public administrators can respond effectively and ethically in the face of these challenges.

​·       Resilience & Resistance: Practical tools for fostering environments where authenticity and dignity are upheld.

​All public service professionals, academics, students, and allies are welcomed!

​Event Co-Sponsors:

​·      Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration (JSEPA)

​·      Administrative Theory and Praxis (ATP)

​·      Northeast Wisconsin Rainbow Collective

​·      Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration

​·      Public Administration Theory Network (PATNet)

​·      Pi Alpha Alpha International

​·      ASPA Research Triangle Chapter

​·      ASPA Student & New Administration Professionals Section (SNAPS).

​This timely (FREE) webinar hosted by ASPA's LGBT Advocacy Alliance section explores the social, political, and administrative dimensions of queer backlash, examining its impact on public policy, governance, and daily lived experiences.