Future of Civil Rights of Homosexuals in U.S.
1988-09-10T12:32:55-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZmRkXC8xOTg4MDkxMDEzMzkwMTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Frank, a congressman who has publicly admitted to being a homosexual, argues that while the issue of gay rights has become politically viable, much remains to be done. Using specific examples, Frank cites where progress has been made and where problems remain. He argues that while Congress may not be saying yes to gay rights, it is not saying no either; and that civil rights should nor be denied to someone on the basis of their sexual preference.
Frank, a congressman who has publicly admitted to being a homosexual, argues that while the issue of gay rights has become politically viabl… read more
Frank, a congressman who has publicly admitted to being a homosexual, argues that while the issue of gay rights has become politically viable, much remains to be done. Using specific examples, Frank cites where progress has been made and where problems remain. He argues that while Congress may not be saying yes to gay rights, it is not saying no either; and that civil rights should nor be denied to someone on the basis of their sexual preference. close
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- Richard Chaussette Professor Georgetown University
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- Andrea Gill President Georgetown University->Gay and Lesbian Association
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