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1980s. Homophobic violence

Gay in the 80s Posted on July 1, 2016 by Colin ClewsJuly 1, 2016

“First we’ll get rid of the Poles, then we’ll get rid of the gays!” This is the chant that certain groups in Britain have taken up following that country’s vote to leave the European Union. There has also been a … Continue reading →

Posted in LGBT History, Politics | Tagged brexit, gay london police monitoring group, la madame, orlando, pulse club, sydney gay and lesbian rights lobby, vera cruz | 2 Replies

1982. Gay London Police Monitoring Group (GALOP)

Gay in the 80s Posted on December 3, 2012 by Colin ClewsJuly 1, 2016

GALOP was contacted by Larry the day after he received a black eye and a fractured skull. He had been in a well-known gay pub in South London when eight straight men started attacking the customers. Larry went outside where … Continue reading →

Posted in LGBT History, National politics, Politics | Tagged galop, gay london police monitoring group | 1 Reply

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