While most people are familiar with the “Red Scare” of the 1950s, the Lavender Scare was a lesser known but equally dangerous part of this period. During the Red Scare, federal workers were interrogated, fired, and some, including Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, were even executed with the justification that the government was rooting out communist spies. The full extent […]
Author Archives: Anna Wenner
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How the LGBTQ+ community can use the lessons of ACT UP to fight what comes next
Since the election, I haven’t been sleeping much, and I know I’m not alone. When it became clear that Donald Trump—convicted felon, opponent of LGBTQ+ rights, and found liable of sexual abuse—had won the election, many queer people feared the worst. The Trevor Project reported a 700% increase in use of their crisis services by […]
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Why LGBTQ+ spaces beyond bars matter: Connecting without the crowds
I’m lucky enough to live in a city with multiple gay bars. From the Pride Stairs of Woody’s to the drag shows of Missy B’s, Kansas City has a bar for every type of queer person out there. Or, so I’ve heard. The truth is, I’ve never been to any of them. Admitting this can be a little […]