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Before Lawrence v. Texas - The Making of a Queer Social Movement (Hardcover)
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Before Lawrence v. Texas - The Making of a Queer Social Movement (Hardcover)
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In 2003 the US Supreme Court overturned anti-sodomy laws across the
country, ruling in Lawrence v. Texas that the Constitution protects
private consensual sex between adults. To some, the decision seemed
to come like lightning from above, altering the landscape of
America's sexual politics all at once. In actuality, many years of
work and organizing led up to the legal case, and the landmark
ruling might never have happened were it not for the passionate
struggle of Texans who rejected their state's discriminatory laws.
Before Lawrence v. Texas tells the story of the long, troubled, and
ultimately hopeful road to constitutional change. Wesley G. Phelps
describes the achievements, setbacks, and unlikely alliances along
the way. Over the course of decades, and at great risk to
themselves, gay and lesbian Texans and their supporters launched
political campaigns and legal challenges, laying the groundwork for
Lawrence. Phelps shares the personal experiences of the people and
couples who contributed to the legal strategy that ultimately
overturned the state's discriminatory law. Even when their
individual court cases were unsuccessful, justice seekers and
activists collectively influenced public opinion by insisting that
their voices be heard. Nine Supreme Court justices ruled, but it
was grassroots politics that vindicated the ideal of equality under
the law.
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