EPISODE · Oct 24, 2019 · 26 MIN

Season 6: Episode 1: Ruth Simpson

from Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive · host Eric Marcus

There’s a war on out there. That was Ruth Simpson’s Stonewall takeaway—and she was ready to fight. But when Ruth pushed the NY chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis to be more political, the FBI and the police took note. Visit our episode webpage for background information, archival photos, and other resources. For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our ⁠Patreon community⁠. ———

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