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The month of August marks the anniversaries of some of World War II’s most significant events, such as the Allied liberation of Paris and the
Philip Agee’s story is the stuff of a John le Carré novel—perilous and thrilling adventures around the globe. In 1975, he became the first person
In the mid-twentieth century, gay life flourished in American cities even as the state repression of queer communities reached its peak. In Vice Patrol, Anna Lvovsky
In his new book, Stefan Vogler deftly unpacks the politics of the techno-legal classification of sexuality in the United States. His study focuses specifically on state
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Summer is here, and there is no better time to pack up the car with family or friends, snacks, music, and a sense of adventure
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