Interview with Paul White about gay life in Australia, 1989 January 1
White, Paul; Australia; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on January 1, 1989, host Peter Stickel interviews Paul White about gay life in Australia. They start the interview with a discussion about Australia in general, its size, population and attractions. White talks about the difficulties of gay life in the country, and notes that the only gay social scenes are in cities. He also describes anti-discrimination laws and other laws affecting the LGBTQ population in Australia, the separation between the lesbian and gay communities there, and the affects of AIDS on the gay liberation movement.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1989-01-01
Stickel, Peter
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THP-BOV-28
THP-046-BOV-051_19890101
Interview with Gary Dotterman about civil disobedience, 1989 January 22
Dotterman, Gary; Civil disobedience; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on January 22, 1989, host Peter Stickel talks with Gary Dotterman about civil disobedience. According to Dotterman, being openly LGBTQ is an act of civil disobedience in that homosexuality is not accepted by mainstream society and is against many laws. Dotterman explains that the government does not give people rights, the people have to demand rights. He encourages people to demonstrate where their political leaders can see them, and where they can be heard. Dotterman also gives guidelines on how to effectively demonstrate and commit acts of civil disobedience.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1989-01-22
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-054_19890122