How an unlikely ally fought homophobic police raids a year before Stonewall

By the mid-20th century, sections of Fire Island had become havens for the queer community, a place to escape the repressive society that sanctioned discrimination of anyone who dared to be openly LGBTQ+. Visitors could socialize, relax, and, well, rendezvous with one another in peace.

Most of the time, at least.

LGBTQ Nation uncovers the trials that shook the queer community, including exclusive access to a local reporter who covered the cases. 

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