Word: gayness
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...that rally, Kelly M. Dermody '89-'90, co-chair of the Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Students Association, demanded not only that the council repeal its resolution, but that it issue an apology to the gay and lesbian community for its action...
...fifth resolution, introduced by Hornstein and Dana M. Bush '90, would call for an end to anti-gay rules in the military, but would not make ROTC's return contingent upon those changes...
...opposition to the resolution has centered upon the anti-gay discriminatory policies of ROTC. But even if ROTC accepted gays, the case to bring it back fails. ROTC would not just be another extracurricular activity; establishing a chapter on campus would compromise Harvard's academic integrity...
Unfortunately, a majority of council members apparently shared Hornstein's superficial dedication to gay rights. The amendment failed...
This dichotomoy may reflect the general campus atmosphere surrounding gay right. It is becoming less and less acceptable to be flagrantly homophobic, but many students still shy away from direct contact with gays or lesbians and share little sincere sympathy for their plight...