Patrice Jetter’s fight for disability rights and marriage equality

Oct. 22, 2024 National

A developmentally disabled woman wants to marry her partner, but they'll lose their medical benefits and social security if they wed. Now they're fighting to change federal law.

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Credits

Guests:

Ted Passon - director
Patrice Jetter - advocate for marriage equality

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Nihar Patel, Robin Estrin

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