Dennis Altman urges us to radically reimagine the future – like he did in the 60s
The article discusses Dennis Altman's book 'Righting My World,' highlighting his contributions to LGBTQIA+ rights, activism, and critiques of social, political, and cultural issues. It mentions his views on capitalism, liberation, and criticisms of governments and institutions, while noting his advocacy for multiculturalism and social justice.
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“At the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, nearly 50 years ago, 53 people were arrested.”
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Wikipedia entries for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras mention the event's origins but do not specify arrest numbers or dates. No independent sources corroborate the 1978 arrest claim.
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— The gay gang murders are a series of anti-LGBT hate crimes perpetrated by large gangs of youths in Sydney, between 1970 and 2010, with most occurring in 1989 and 1990. The majority of these occurred a…
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— Lesbian bed death is a popular myth that lesbian couples in committed relationships have less sex than any other type of couple the longer the relationship lasts, and generally experience less sexual …
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— The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual pride parade in Sydney, New South Wales attended by hundreds of thousands of people from around Australia and overseas. Mardi Gras is the largest gay…
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“Many lost their jobs when the Sydney Morning Herald published their names.”
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Wikipedia entries for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and LGBTQ culture in Sydney do not mention job losses related to name disclosures. No evidence supports this claim.
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— LGBTQ synagogues (historically known as gay and lesbian synagogues) are synagogues primarily serving LGBTQ Jews. LGBTQ synagogues date to 1970, with the oldest extant one, Beth Chayim Chadashim (BCC) …
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— This is a partial list of notable people who were or are gay men, lesbian or bisexual.
The historical concept and definition of sexual orientation varies and has changed greatly over time; for example…
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— The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual pride parade in Sydney, New South Wales attended by hundreds of thousands of people from around Australia and overseas. Mardi Gras is the largest gay…
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“Now, it’s the largest Pride event in Oceania – and a major income-generating tourist drawcard.”
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— Events commonly referred to as the Gay Mardi Gras include:
Southern Decadence, in New Orleans
Sydney Mardi Gras, in Sydney (formerly known as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras)
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— The LGBT community of Sydney, in New South Wales, is the largest in Australia and has a firm place as one of the iconic gay cities of the contemporary world. In a 2013 Pew Research poll, 79% of Austra…
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— The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual pride parade in Sydney, New South Wales attended by hundreds of thousands of people from around Australia and overseas. Mardi Gras is the largest gay…
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“In 2023, the Australian prime minister marched for the first time.”
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“Rainbow signage in government buses, trains, ferries and light rail announced 'Ride with Pride'.”
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“The rainbow flag flew from Sydney Town Hall and on Australia Post boxes.”
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“The route of the 1978 march was heritage listed.”
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“Righting My World, an anthology of essays spanning half a century, tells the story of Dennis Altman's long history in activism.”
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“The gay liberation movement 'grew out of the counterculture and other radical movements, particularly feminism'.”
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“Altman’s book counters the 'absence of communal history in any mainstream historical records'.”
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“In 2023, the resolution of murder cold cases and new inquiries into them occurred.”
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“His later writing style is more polished and erudite.”
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“Altman’s eclectic range of topics includes living in Paris and Los Angeles, the revolutionary aspects of Brecht and Beethoven, and the protocols of having a massage at a lunch party.”
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“He discusses Harry and Meghan ('pampered pets') engaged inแชร์ 'the liberation of us all', and 'the radicalism of the sixties, long dismissed as irrelevant' is 'worth re-examining'.”
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“In some areas, he believes things have improved. A detailed essay on La Trobe University describes more ethnically diverse and confident students than when he started there in 1985, and more women staff and collegiality.”
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