This site requires Javascript to be turned on. Please enable Javascript and reload the page.

Seeking Stories of Queer California: A Hidden Histories Online Exhibit

Politics

LGBTQ+ politics is a complex and ever-changing field that seeks to advance the rights, dignity, and well-being of LGBTQ+ people, both locally and globally. It includes advocating for legal protections, drafting legislative bills that forward the goals of the LGBTQ+ community, and electing LGBTQ+ into political positions. LGBTQ+ activism is often focused on political elements, campaigning for change and equality.

Collection Information

For more information on the materials in this gallery, see their holding institutions.

Center for the Study of Political Graphics
Prop 8 What Should We Amend Next?
They Lie We Die

Claremont Colleges Special Collections & Archives
Allied Against AIDS

Historical Society of Long Beach
Gerrie Schipske for State Assembly button
Lambda Democratic Club t-shirts

The Huntington Library
A letter from the California Lavender Smokefree Network to Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina

Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Gregg Araki Project 10 letter

The Outwords Archive
Judy Abdo Oral History

Santa Monica Public Library
Sheila Kuehl and Judy Abdo

This page has paths:

Contents of this path:

This page has tags:

Contents of this tag:

Contents of this tag:

Inscription reads, “To Mayor Abdo, Best Wishes, Bill Clinton.” Clinton gave the keynote address at UCLA's 75th anniversary celebration. Air Force One landed at the San Bernardino Airport on the morning of May 20th, where Clinton met with local officials. Marine One then flew the presidential team to Santa Monica Municipal Airport, where Abdo greeted Clinton. Clinton then traveled via motorcade to UCLA. Photo courtesy of Santa Monica Public Library Image Archives, Judy Abdo Photo Album Collection.