 | Queer Clout: Chicago and the Rise of Gay Politics Subjects: Gay rights -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- 20th century; Homosexuality -- Political aspects -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- 20th century; Gays -- Political activity -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- 20th century; Minorities -- Political activ; Queer Clout weaves together activism and electoral politics to trace the gay movement's path since the 1950s in Chicago. Stewart-Winter stresses gay people's and African Americans' shared focus on police harassment, highlighting how black political leaders enabled white gays and lesbians to join an emerging liberal coalition in city hall. Timothy Stewart-Winter is Associate Professor of History at Rutgers University-Newark. |
