Since 1958, twenty-seven individuals have challenged the highest American court to answer whether the constitutional provisions on equal protection also apply to gay Americans. Joyce Murdoch and Deb Price offer a sharp insight into how the Supreme Court has responded to these cases. From the unexpected victory in 1958 of a small homosexual magazine to the defeat in 2000 of a gay Eagle Scout.
Content and Purpose
An in-depth investigation that opens new perspectives on the struggle for civil rights in America. This material is suitable for self-study and education in the field of social and legal history.
Author Biography: Joyce Murdoch is managing editor politics at The National Journal and has more than ten years of experience as an editor and reporter at The Washington Post. Deb Price is the first nationally syndicated columnist on gay and lesbian issues and also worked at The Washington Post and Detroit News. Together they wrote 'And Say Hi to Joyce: America’s First Gay Column Comes Out'. They live in Takoma Park, Maryland.
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