 Logo by Alan MacDonald and Patrick Lilley from 1992 | |
| Formation | March 1990 |
|---|---|
| Type | direct action |
| Purpose | Elimination of homophobia and increase LGBT visibility |
| Website | http://queernationny.org/ |
Queer Nation is an LGBTQ activist organization founded in March 1990 in New York City, by HIV/AIDS activists from ACT UP.[1] The four founders were outraged at the escalation of anti-gay violence on the streets and prejudice in the arts and media. The group is known for its confrontational tactics, its slogans, and the practice of outing.[2]
- ^ Seidman, Steven (1997), Queer Theory/sociology, Blackwell Publishing, p. 414, ISBN 1-55786-740-2
- ^ Stryker, Susan. "Queer Nation" (PDF). Reprinted from GLBTQ.