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Defeating the Briggs Initiative
Exploring the fight against the Briggs Initiative in the 1970s in California, this chapter showcases the diverse strategies used by the LGBTQ community, including mainstream activism and personal appeals by figures like Harvey Milk. It emphasizes the importance of visibility and coalition-building within the community, culminating in the defeat of the discriminatory initiative and the tragic events that followed.