Robin Maril — A Queer Guide to Saving American Democracy - with Charlotte Clymer — at Conn Ave

Robin Maril presents *A Queer Guide to Saving American Democracy*, a book that examines the LGBTQ legal victories of recent decades and the democratic institutions now threatened by rising authoritarianism. Maril argues that the targeting of queer and transgender people reflects a broader erosion of American democracy, and explores how queer communities can draw on authenticity, resilience, and collective joy to support transformative pro-democracy work.

Maril will discuss the book with Charlotte Clymer, a writer and activist known for her political, religious, and foreign-policy commentary. The event is open to all with first-come, first-served seating.

When: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Showtime: 3:00 p.m.

Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Tickets: Free

Seating: First come, first served.

Featured speaker: Robin Maril, a writer and Constitutional Law professor based in Portland, Oregon. Her work focuses on LGBTQ rights and policy, executive power, democratic integrity, and the threat posed by fascism and authoritarian regimes. She previously worked for nearly a decade in the LGBTQ civil rights movement at the Human Rights Campaign and began her legal career as a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She also hosts the podcast *A Queer Guide to Saving Democracy*.

Conversation partner: Charlotte Clymer, a writer and activist and the author of the award-winning Substack blog *Charlotte’s Web Thoughts*, which covers politics, religion, and foreign policy.

Book: *A Queer Guide to Saving American Democracy* by Robin Maril is available as a $29.00 paperback. Its listed publication date is October 15, 2026.

Accessibility: To request accommodations or ask about accessibility, email events@politics-prose.com, ideally at least one week before the event. Requests will be accommodated when possible up to the event time.