In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life, host Shane E. Burkett uncovers a chilling development that has quietly put millions of LGBTQ+ Americans at risk. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has erased protections that once prevented government surveillance of individuals based solely on their sexual orientation and gender identity—a move that signals an alarming return to past government overreach.

What does this mean for LGBTQ+ rights? It means that intelligence agencies now have free rein to monitor LGBTQ+ activists, organizations, and even Pride events under the guise of national security. It means that history is repeating itself, echoing the Lavender Scare, COINTELPRO, and the post-9/11 expansion of domestic surveillance. It means that under DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, a longtime opponent of LGBTQ+ protections, we could be witnessing the beginning of a much broader crackdown.

In this episode, Shane takes listeners on a deep investigative dive into:

• The DHS policy change and why it matters

• The history of LGBTQ+ surveillance in America—from the Cold War to the present

• How DHS has repeatedly overstepped its bounds to surveil activists, journalists, and protestors

• The role of fusion centers and intelligence-sharing networks in government surveillance

• How this policy shift is connected to the larger anti-LGBTQ+ movement sweeping the country

• The real-world consequences for LGBTQ+ advocacy, activism, and digital privacy

• What we can do to fight back and protect ourselves from unjust government scrutiny

With expert analysis, historical context, and a clear call to action, Erased: The LGBTQ+ Surveillance State is a must-listen for anyone who values civil liberties, LGBTQ+ rights, and government accountability. If you think this won’t affect you—think again.

🎧 Tune in now. Stay informed. Stay vigilant. Stay loud.

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