Homophile/homophilia is what the first gay rights org in America styled itself as (as an opposite to homophobia). “Phile” focused on love as opposed to “sex.” This was discussed in David Carter’s book Stonewall. It’s not immediately suspect to me, but I can see why people may be adverse to it. It makes it easy for detractors to try to smear it with presumed pedophilia connections. Sadly we LGB aren’t the keepers of /educators on our own history so this is easy for outsiders to do.

I will also keep my eye out for this org. I’ve liked what Kurtis and Belissa have to say (though from my recollection Belissa needs a bit more polish and can sound like she’s repeating talking points rather than explaining them to the uninitiated. I definitely want there to be more non-rad fem lesbian representation and some clear representation and support of bisexual people.

In any case the rise of new institutions is promising itself. I think this is the only way we get past this dark chapter in LGB history. But unfortunately each aspect of the messaging has to be very carefully vetted. They need both lawyers and people with PR/marketing vetting this.

FYI, for those unaware Donovan was interviewed by Benjamin Boyce a few months ago. I haven’t seen it yet but will watch. It would be beneficial to be able to aggregate the known resources we have on these individuals to assess their perspectives.