Coming of Age During the 1970s: Chapter 4: Respectable
Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive - May 25, 2023
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Gay rights activists in NYC are first out of the gate to propose anti-discrimination legislation, confident it will sail through the City Council. Instead, they hit a wall of ignorance and bigotry. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Eric happens upon some revelatory literature in his dentist’s waiting room.Visit our episode webpage for additional resources, archival photos, and a transcript of the episode.For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our Patreon community.———
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