The “Lavender Scare” refers to the widespread fear of gay people and homosexuality during the time of the Cold War. It is often compared to the “Red Scare,” as both homosexuality and communism were perceived by the populace as morally corrupt, dangerous, and akin to slavery. Additionally, Americans were scared of the two because ofContinue reading “The Red Scare and the Lavender Scare: Two Sides of the Same Coin”
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The National Security State and its Effects on Citizens’ Trust
The “national security state” refers to the bureaus that provide the executive branch with exclusive intelligence about real and potential adversaries and the ability to apprehend those adversaries (Dean, 1). These could include the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of Defense (DOD), or Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI). “Cultures of secrecy” refer to the increasingContinue reading “The National Security State and its Effects on Citizens’ Trust”
Will Wright 