Schlagwort: Lesbians
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Bob Graham: Re-Gay the Day
[Socialism Today, No 28, May 1998, p. 9-10] For many lesbians and gay men, Gay Pride has become a traditional focal point in the calendar, However, the events of the last year have shown how far Pride has moved away from its roots to the idea of ‚pink pound liberation‘ – the misconception that gay…
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Margaret Creear: Lesbian and Gay Liberation: Will Labour make a difference?
[Socialism Today, No 20, July-August 1997, p. 17-20] The anti-Tory electoral tide swept into parliament large numbers of MPs from oppressed groups, including high profile successes for gay MPs Stephen Twigg – who defeated Michael Portillo – and Ben Bradshaw, who saw off the homophobic Dr Adrian Rogers, president of the Conservative Family Institute. Margaret…
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Mark Everden: The Pink Pound – Whose Liberation?
[Socialism Today, No 10, July-August 1996, p. 12-14] Many businesses are turning to the lesbian and gay „niche market‘, as many in the lesbian, gay and bisexual communities turn their back on politics and opt for lifestyle‘ alternatives. Is this really the way forward? Mark Everden reports. For many lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, the…
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Helen Redwood :Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Liberation – What’s socialism got to do with it?
[Militant International Review, No 61, Summer 1995, p. 14-17] More than 100,000 people will participate in Lesbian and Gay Pride in June. This reflects the huge confidence that has been built within the lesbian, gay and bisexual community over the past two decades. Here Helen Redwood looks at some of the strategic issues facing lesbian…