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Unhinged rightwing podcaster says gay people having families is the same as slavery
By Daniel Villarreal at LGBTQ Nation
· June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Seth Gruber, the Christian Nationalist host of The Seth Gruber Show, says "gays" should be banned from "buying children" because it is no different from the institution of slavery in the U.S. It's unclear whether he's referring to adoption, surrogacy, or both. In a May 28 post on the social platform
Key takeaway It's unclear whether he's referring to adoption, surrogacy, or both.
Why this matters
The comparison of gay people having families to slavery by Seth Gruber is a stark example of the escalating rhetoric aimed at eroding LGBTQ+ rights. This narrative not only distorts the reality of family-building through adoption or surrogacy but also ignores the fundamental legal and ethical distinctions between these practices and the institution of slavery. The fact that children have inherent legal rights and protections, and parents have obligations to provide for and protect them, underscores the vast difference between these concepts. Gruber's comments are part of a larger trend of anti-LGBTQ+ figures opposing surrogacy, with some, like Catholic Pope Francis, calling for a universal ban. However, the specific targeting of gay people by Gruber and others, such as Michael Knowles and Matt Walsh, reveals a discriminatory intent behind their arguments. As the LGBTQ+ community continues to face challenges in building families, such rhetoric can have damaging consequences, highlighting the need for continued advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ rights and family equality.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 1, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Seth Gruber, the Christian Nationalist host of The Seth Gruber Show, says "gays" should be banned from "buying children" because it is no different from the institution of slavery in the U.S. It's unclear whether he's referring to adoption, surrogacy, or both. In a May 28 post on the social platform
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