‘SCHWUL—NA UND?”

Reflections on Being a Gay Activist in 1970s West Germany (2026) Les K Wright The first and, sadly, short-lived modern gay movement occurred in the Weimar Republic (1919-1933) of Germany. Germany’s first experiment with democracy provided ample freedom for progressive social, cultural, and political pursuits. This was also a time of hyperinflation, which made economic survival precarious … Continue reading ‘SCHWUL—NA UND?”

I Wanted to Live Like a White Person

Notes on Being Old, Poor, and Gay Les K. Wright When I was one of the disaffected youth of the 1960s Bob Dylan spoke directly to me through his music.  Fifty years later “Like a Rolling Stone” still speaks to me personally. When I was young the tone of righteous anger resonated for our generation. Wasn’t … Continue reading I Wanted to Live Like a White Person