He defined the role of a big-city mayor, but his personal secret affected his response to a major crisis.
Tag: Homosexuality and Bisexuality
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A Haven for L.G.B.T.Q. Students in the Heart of Alabama
The Magic City Acceptance Academy, a public charter school, finally opened last year after several attempts. Students there have watched state legislators debate their future in real time.
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The Secrets Ed Koch Carried
To many New Yorkers, he was their brash and blustery mayor. But friends are now describing the private strain endured by a public man laboring to conceal his sexual orientation.
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Karine Jean-Pierre Is Named White House Press Secretary
Ms. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and the first openly gay person to serve in the role.
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A Gay Icon From Reality TV’s Early Years Makes a Hesitant Return
Danny Roberts, a star of “The Real World” on MTV, brought a sense of possibility to the pop culture landscape during a fraught time for gay representation.