💨 Abstract

David Perry, a 63-year-old PR professional, reflects on his experiences as a young gay man in 1980s Washington D.C., where he embraced his identity and recalled the vibrant but closeted LGBTQ+ scene. Attitudes, protections, and generational gaps have evolved, with hope the growing threat from conservative policies brings out a renewed activist spirit in the LGBTQ+ community.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff