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Kelly Cogswell’s memoir spans twenty years of political and cultural change, beginning with the early 1990s Culture War and continuing into the War on Terror era. The narrative blends personal reflection, friendship dynamics, and a self‑authored how‑to guide for queer activism.
After the dissolution of the Lesbian Avengers, Cogswell pivoted to citizen journalism, cofounding the Gully online magazine to provide a platform for queer perspectives on diverse subjects. Her story weaves picaresque adventures with rigorous inquiry into identity, resistance, and citizenship, offering readers an intimate look at her multiple relationships and continuous search for true love.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Kelly Cogswell
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