According to Rick Boylan, at least seven states included gays in their affirmative action plans this year. I'm using it in the metaphorical sense. I want the delegation to reflect the needs of Ohio Democrats. All the same, Leland foreswears quotas for anyone. For an Alice in Wonderland experience, consider the details.
Any contradiction is in the eyes of the insensitive.
Lola Simmons, a black gay woman, has no illusions that she was selected as a New York delegate to the 1996 convention solely on the content of her character. In 1995 a male colleague at the gay rights organization where she worked as an administrative assistant encouraged Simmons to become a delegate. Party officials were more than happy to help. She was just grateful to attend the Chicago convention. Then, she says wistfully, affirmative action won't be needed.