We The People, June 1988, Vol. 1, No. 2

Northern California Gay Media Project.

June 1988 issue of We The People, a free newspaper serving lesbians, gay men, and their friends in the Redwood Empire. This five-page edition features coverage of Jesse Jackson's visit to Sonoma County, urgent legislative updates on California AIDS policies and related activism, and a resolution for Lesbian/Gay Pride Week. The issue includes editorials on national AIDS policy, letters from community members, reports on local AIDS service organizations, and articles about recovery, political endorsements, and upcoming events. Visual content includes photographs from Women's Weekend and community gatherings. The calendar highlights local meetings, workshops, and social events. The publication documents the concerns, activism, and community life of LGBTQ people in Sonoma County during the late 1980s.

Title

We The People, June 1988, Vol. 1, No. 2

Creator

Northern California Gay Media Project.

Published

1988-06

Full Collection Name

We The People

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

LGBT activism
AIDS (Disease)
Gay rights
Lesbian activists
Gay activists
Community life
Legislation

Keyword

LGBTQ activism ; AIDS policy ; Sonoma County ; Lesbian and gay rights ; Community events ; Pride Week ; Legislation ; Women's Weekend ; Political endorsements ; Health advocacy

Type

Text

Extent

1 online resource (v. : ill.)

Archive

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