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40-year ‘Stonewall’ Anniversary: What we can learn from the gay rights pioneers
The dramatic events of June 1969 are widely seen as marking the birth of the gay liberation movement, and they continue to inspire admiration and respect today. In the United States the aftermath of the riot saw an explosion of gay organizing
Battle of the exes: Two movements in the gay community
A new movement in the gay community is fighting back against religious initiatives which aim to cleanse them of their homosexuality.
Harvey Milk’s fight for the soul of America continues today
As the biopic of gay-rights campaigner Harvey Milk comes to British cinemas, it is worth remembering that his patriotic fight against bigotry is still alive after Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage, was passed in California in November.
Where do you look for Bush’s liberal legacy? In the military, of course
Bush leaves office in one week and his eight years in power have been characterized by an extreme conservatism, but in the US military minority groups have seen the most liberal policy towards them in history.
Proposition 8 and the legacy of Harvey Milk
My mum remembers the day Harvey Milk was shot, but many believed California had come a long way since then. The passing of Proposition 8 shows there is still a lot of work to do.