Homophobia and the fear of communism went hand-in-hand during the Cold War. Much like the Red Scare that caused thousands of Americans to be investigated by government officials, employers, and neighbors because of alleged connections to communism, the “Lavender Scare” was an era of increased homophobia where similar investigations against those alleged to be gayContinue reading “Red Scare, Lavender Scare”
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National Security and Secrets
Before the Cold War in the United States, citizens trusted and believed the government was acting in their best interests, an open democracy looking out for its people and the broader world. The “national security state” refers to the government placing the goal of protecting the security of the nation above all else. The explosionContinue reading “National Security and Secrets”
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