Coming Out of Communism: The Emergence of LGBT Activism in Eastern Europe

By Conor O'Dwyer Author Interviews, LGBTQ, Modern Europe

Conor O’Dwyer describes the rapidly evolving politics of LGBT activism in postcommunist Europe.

Transnational Homosexuals in Communist Poland: Cross-Border Flows in Gay and Lesbian Magazines

By Lukasz Szulc Author Interviews, LGBTQ, Modern Europe

Early gay and lesbian activism in Poland formed around the publication of DIY magazines.

Was Homosexuality Illegal in Communist Europe?

By Lukasz Szulc LGBTQ, Modern Europe

Despite the strong political, economic and military alliance between Eastern Bloc countries, they did not adopt a uniform position towards homosexuality.

The New Polish Government and ‘Gender Ideology’

By Lukasz Szulc Modern Europe, Religion and Sexuality

The crusade against ‘gender ideology’ started with a letter by the Bishops’ Conference of Poland.

Operation Hyacinth and Poland’s Pink Files

By Lukasz Szulc LGBTQ, Modern Europe

The aim of the operation was to detain, interrogate, and register both actual and alleged homosexuals.

Hirsute Histories: A Notches Special Issue

By Justin Bengry LGBTQ

As Movember passes into Decembeard Notches is showcasing facial hair.

Histories of Sexualities in Central and Eastern Europe

By Lukasz Szulc LGBTQ, Modern Europe

Historical studies of sexualities in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) remain scarce.