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How the 1950s government witch hunt shaped today s fight for trans rights

How the 1950s government witch hunt shaped today s fight for trans rights
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Civics 101: How LGBTQ+ activists fought back during the Lavender Scare

Civics 101: How LGBTQ+ activists fought back during the Lavender Scare
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Lavender Scare : Anti-Gay Witch Hunt Targeted Gay US Government Employees in 1950s

Employees were interrogated under bright lights without lawyers. They were told to name anyone who was gay and employed by the government.

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The culture wars reach space with drama over a telescope

Cancel culture is targeting the man whose name was given to the world’s most powerful space telescope - and the battle is growing more contentious and bitter.

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How Naming the James Webb Telescope Turned Into a Fight Over Homophobia

Did the former head of NASA discriminate against gay people? One physicist tried to rebut the accusation, only to find himself the target of attacks.

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