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In The New York Times on Gay and Lesbian Issues, author and gender studies professor Susan Burgess showcases relevant news stories, editorials, and letters to the editor to present the major political, social, and cultural issues that have affected gays and lesbians in the United States over the past 150 years. The book includes twelve chapters covering such topics as the Stonewall Uprising, gays in the military, youth and education, and AIDS. Each chapter features an overview of the issue at hand, introduction to each of the articles selected, and profiles of key events and personalities. This unique title allows students and researchers access to authoritative and engaging information, giving historical context to contemporary issues.
Gays in the Military
Gays in the Military
In a historic policy shift that some likened to the end of racial segregation in the military, Congress voted in December 2010 to lift a longstanding ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military. ...