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“Battling Bella” Abzug and the Equality Act
“Battling Bella” Abzug and the Equality Act
The Equality Act, which would give LGBTQ Americans full federal equality, has an over forty-year history — but has yet to be passed into…
Jeffry J. Iovannone
Jan 14, 2018
Flawed History: Mother Flawless Sabrina and Queer (In)visibility
Flawed History: Mother Flawless Sabrina and Queer (In)visibility
Flawless Sabrina, the iconic queer activist and drag pioneer, died on November 18th, 2017, at age 78.
Jeffry J. Iovannone
Nov 22, 2017
Who Was the Mother of the Gay Rights Movement? (Part 2)
Who Was the Mother of the Gay Rights Movement? (Part 2)
Barbara Gittings, often referred to as the “Mother of the Gay Rights Movement,” was an activist since the 1950s, nearly two decades before…
Jeffry J. Iovannone
Aug 14, 2017
Who Was the Mother of the Gay Rights Movement? (Part 1)
Who Was the Mother of the Gay Rights Movement? (Part 1)
Barbara Gittings, often referred to as the “Mother of the Gay Rights Movement,” was an activist since the 1950s, nearly two decades before…
Jeffry J. Iovannone
Aug 14, 2017
If You Love Queer Books, Thank Barbara Gittings
If You Love Queer Books, Thank Barbara Gittings
Gittings, often referred to as the “Mother of the Gay Rights Movement,” made it her mission to get gay books into libraries.
Jeffry J. Iovannone
Aug 11, 2017
A Brief History of the Transgender Pride Flag
A Brief History of the Transgender Pride Flag
In response to Donald J. Trump’s decision to ban transgender Americans from the armed services via tweet.
Jeffry J. Iovannone
Jul 27, 2017
Dear Gilbert
Dear Gilbert
Gilbert Baker, the creator of the rainbow flag, died on March 31st, 2017.
Jeffry J. Iovannone
Jun 28, 2017
Simply Sylvia
Simply Sylvia
The life of Sylvia Rivera, pioneering activist for LGBTQ equality, reminds us to remember those who have been left behind by the Gay Rights…
Jeffry J. Iovannone
May 25, 2017
A Letter to LGBTQ Youth On the 30th Anniversary of ACT UP
A Letter to LGBTQ Youth On the 30th Anniversary of ACT UP
ACT UP, the radical AIDS activist coalition, was founded in 1987.
Jeffry J. Iovannone
Apr 29, 2017
Lady Di Destroys AIDS Stigma
Lady Di Destroys AIDS Stigma
Before her tragic death in 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, helped to challenge the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and gay men.
Jeffry J. Iovannone
May 23, 2018
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