Against Equality: Queer Revolution, Not Mere Inclusion
"From tracing the ways the hate crimes legislation helps embolden our primary predators -police and other carceral agents- to providing a compelling alternate set of priorities for queer and trans movements for liberation,Against Equality: Queer Revolution Not Mere Inclusionoffers a critical intervention in the current LGBT political landscape.  A necessary read for anyone desiring to build a liberation movement for that returns to its revolutionary roots." - Reina Gossett, writer, activist, and co-creator of STAR People Are Beautiful People"Queer Revolution, Not Mere Inclusionissues a radical call for social transformation. Against and beyond the 'holy trinity' of pragmatic gay politics--marriage, militarism, and prison--the queer and trans voices archived in this collection offer radical left critiques of neoliberalism, capitalism, and state oppression. In a format accessible and enlivening, equally at home in the classroom and on the street, this book keeps our political imaginations alive. Prepare to be challenged, educated, and inspired."-Margot Weiss, Techniques of Pleasure: BDSM and the Circuits of Sexuality"Is anything missing from a world in which gay life means family values, military service, religious observance, and being the same as everybody else?  Is it odd that access to contraception, voting booths, and labor unions is getting harder, while gay marriage is becoming easier?  If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you will want to read this book:  you may not find all the answers, but you will know you are not alone." - David Halperin, author How to Be Gay