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Identities, Queer Politics by Mark Blasius (Editor)
In this collection, political and public policy
analysts explore the social concerns of lesbians, gays, bisexuals,
and the transgendered--what has come to be known as "lgbt"
or "queer" politics. Compared to the humanities and to
other social sciences, political science has been slow to address
this phenomenon. Issues ranging from housing to adoption to laws
on sodomy, however, have increasingly raised important political
questions about the rights and status of sexual minorities,
particularly within liberal democracies such as the United States,
and also on an international level. This anthology offers the
first comprehensive overview of lgbt politics grounded in the
traditional disciplines of political science and spotlights the
movement in several regions around the world. Focusing on politics
of knowledge in relation to the politics of sexuality, the book
presents a discussion of power that will interest all political
scientists concerned with minority rights as well as with
transformations in the relations between public and private.
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Founded in 1996, the James C. Hormel Gay &
Lesbian Center is devoted to the documentation of lesbian and gay
history and culture by collecting, preserving and providing access
to material on all aspects of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender experience. The Center also coordinates and hosts
programs and exhibitions related to the Center's goals, often in
collaboration with other Library departments, community
organizations and/or individuals.
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From
the U.S. Department of State Web Site
Mr. Hormel has devoted his life to the advocacy
of basic human rights, social justice, and the well-being of all
individuals. In the course of 30 years of working with top
business, government, and academic leaders, he has sought to
create, fund, and initiate major programs addressing these
concerns and to involve others in public service. He is recognized
nationally for his ability to bring together people of different
backgrounds and perspectives to form bridge-building coalitions
based upon shared values and mutual interests...
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From The Knitting Circle
Excerpt:
James Hormel became the first openly gay man to
represent the United States as an ambassador in June 1999 when he
was sworn in by US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. He took
his oath of office with his hand on a bible held by his partner,
Timothy Wu...
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Ambassador Says Nominee Opposed Him Because of
Bias Against Gays
By Zachary Coile, gaywired.com
Excerpt:
San Francisco philanthropist James C. Hormel
spoke out against John Ashcroft's bid to be attorney general
yesterday, saying the former Republican senator from Missouri
opposed Hormel's nomination for ambassador to Luxembourg
"solely because I am a gay man..."
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From Solon.com
Excerpt:
When I was 11 years old, my father, James
Hormel, told me that he was gay.
I didn't find this an easy bit of information to
digest, but I heard my father's great concern for how this
disclosure would affect me. This was not a lifestyle choice. Being
gay was part of his personal makeup, something he had struggled
with greatly his whole life.
Six months ago, President Clinton nominated my
father to be U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg. This has made us, as a
family, quite proud...
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June 4, 1999, cnn.com
President Bill Clinton Friday used his recess
appointment privilege to name James Hormel as ambassador to
Luxembourg. Clinton's move was in direct defiance of the Senate's
GOP leadership who have refused to confirm Hormel because he is
openly gay...
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