Susan Burgess showcases relevant news stories, editorials & letters to the editor to present the major political, social, & cultural issues that have affected gays & lesbians in the U.S. over the past 150 years, offering 12 chapters covering topics such as the Stonewall Uprising, gays in the military, youth & education, & AIDS.

Provides an overview of radical US political movements on both the left and the right sides of the ideological spectrum, with a focus on analyzing the origins and trajectory of the various movements and the impact that movement ideas and activities have had on mainstream American politics.