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The Lavender Scare and LGBTQ+ Resistance
The chapter explores the 1950 report deeming homosexuals and other 'sex perverts' as security risks, leading to the Lavender Scare where gay and lesbian individuals were targeted for removal from government positions. It discusses the surveillance, investigations, and fear imposed on LGBTQ+ individuals during this period, emphasizing the stories of resilience and activism seen in figures like Frank Kameny and 'Kamini'. The narrative also covers the shift towards LGBTQ+ rights advocacy, exemplified by the establishment of the Mattachine Society and protest activities challenging discrimination.