Cured (film)

On National Coming Out Day, PBS broadcast a special titled “Cured” that was an indictment of the entire profession of psychiatry on the issues regarding homosexuality. The documentary traced the long history of the classification of homosexuality as a mental illness and the acceptable methods of treatments at that time. Fortunately, in 1973 the American Psychological Association issued an apology.

Remember: Stonewall Was a Riot

The celebrations of 50 years after Stonewall in New York are permutating the posture of New York as the center of the universe. It is claimed that is where the LGBT movement began. Yes, it probably was the first large LGBT riot against the police, but it was not the first movement in the nation. There were a number of small organizations scattered around the country, some of which had more success than others. The Advocate, based in Los Angles, started national publication in 1969.

School Shooting Survivors Demand Tougher Gun Laws

For many years I played the role of a victim. For a decade I coped by hiding in the closet. Then I tentatively started to come out to a few people, but I still was afraid and lacked self-confidence. I avoided any risk so I compromised my career and avoided any situation that might be a threat. I lived life on the fringes - not really engaged.