1935
Writer
On this day in 1935, the New York Times reviewed Gale Wilhelm's lesbian novel We Too Are Drifting, calling its subject matter a fault. Wilhelm's poetic voice endured beyond the critics.
18
August
This Day in Queer History
4 events documented
1990
Event
On this day in 1990, President Bush signed the Ryan White Care Act, creating the largest federally funded program for people living with AIDS. Ryan's activism turned personal tragedy into national policy.
1992
Event
On this day in 1992, Methodist bishop Roy Sano urged Colorado ministers to oppose Amendment 2, which sought to ban laws protecting against anti-gay discrimination. Faith as resistance.
1999
Event
On this day, hackers re-routed Fred Phelps' anti-gay website godhatesfags.com to godlovesfags.com, turning a platform of hate into an unexpected message of acceptance.
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