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Homosexuals: A Suspect Class?
The struggle for minority protection by lesbians and gay men has moved
to the center of American life at the outset of the 1990's. It is almost
certain that lesbian and gay issues will be a more eminent aspect of the public
consciousness and American political scene in the coming decade than in any
other time in American history. Policy changes early in Bill Clinton's
administration create ....
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.... determine whether homosexuality must be legally considered a "suspect
class" for the purposes of "quota preferences, protected status or claim of
discrimination" as outlined by Colorado's now-famous Amendment 2.
Amendment 2 does away with any attempt to protect homosexuals as a group
that needs special rights because of discrimination. It was enacted after a
statewide referendum, in which 53% voted for the measure. Richard Evans sued
the state and Governor Romer (who, ironically, ....
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