I have just read a rather depressing article about the formation of a new group in London – ‘The LGB Alliance’. The absence of the ‘T’ is quite deliberate. The group has declared that Trans issues have nothing to do … Continue reading →
In 1984, the California Supreme Court dismissed Oliver Sipple’s appeal in relation to his $15 million lawsuit against seven newspapers and 50 executives of news media organisations. It marked the end of a protracted and controversial legal battle that had … Continue reading →
It probably seemed like a good idea at the time. Indeed, as I understand it, the decision to call the organisation ‘DAFT’ was, at least in part, motivated by the notion that members shouldn’t take themselves too seriously. But it … Continue reading →
Coming out has been a mainstay of queer politics since the birth of the modern Gay Liberation movement at Stonewall. In 1978, legendary activist Harvey Milk called for people to come out to demonstrate to supporters of anti-queer ordinances that … Continue reading →
Given that the first National March on Washington had occured only months before Ronald Reagan was elected US President, it was little surprise that the demands of those marchers had not been met by the time of the Second March. … Continue reading →