On June 28, 1992 six activist dykes threw down the gauntlet: "LESBIANS! DYKES! GAY WOMEN!... We're wasting our lives being careful. Imagine what your life could be. Aren't you ready to make it happen?"
By 1994, a multitude had responded. Twenty thousand dykes marched on Washington. More than sixty chapters sprang up worldwide. The Lesbian Avengers also took "out" gay activism where it had never been before — into the heart of heartland politics where they successfully beat back anti-gay legislation in rural Idaho.
Two decades later, are they ancient history? Or a springboard to the future? It's up to you.
| NEW EVENT ! |
Telethon and Fundraiser
See what we're so excited about as we offer the first online broadcast of Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire, Too, an extraordinary look at the group's first year.
Invite your friends on Facebook.
Wed. May 15, 2013
7-11 pm EST.
Online at Ustream.tv.
| DONATE ! |
Help us re-release Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire, Too with captions and subtitles. Even a couple bucks helps, and every penny will go directly to project costs. Our sponsor, Homocom, is a nonprofit, so your gift is tax-deductible.
| participate |
With 60+ chapters worldwide, there was probably an Avengers group near you, so get involved. Make history!
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