Insist That They Love You

Craig Rodwell and the Fight for Gay Pride

John Van Hoesen

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Aevo UTP
12 June 2025

Biography: general; Gender studies, gender groups; Social welfare & social services; Political activism

Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York and Chicago, Insist That They Love You presents a comprehensive biography of Craig Rodwell, an unheralded yet pivotal figure in the militant gay rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

Award-winning journalist John Van Hoesen explores cities grappling with social change, while highlighting Craig Rodwell's transformative impact. The book traces Rodwell's journey from a complicated childhood in a Christian Science boarding school and turbulent teenage years to his prominent role as an activist in adulthood. Founder of the first bookstore of its kind dedicated to gay and lesbian literature

the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop

Rodwell played a crucial role in the early protests for gay rights, the Stonewall Riots, and the inaugural pride march of 1970. The book also thoughtfully considers the trajectory of Rodwell's tumultuous personal life, including his relationship with Harvey Milk.

Insist That They Love You honours Rodwell's vital contributions to the gay rights movement, bringing to life for readers the fearless determination and hard work that built today's freedoms. This compelling biography inspires readers to reflect on the power of truth, courage, and action to further social change.

By: John Van Hoesen
Imprint: Aevo UTP
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9781487562908
ISBN 10: 148756290X
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 12 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Early Out 2. New York I – Harvey Milk, Light and Dark Days 3. New York II – Militants in Mattachine 4. Inside the Oscar Wilde – Mercer Street 5. The New York Hymnal 6. Stonewall and Gay Power 7. Dear Craig 8. Let’s March 9. QQ Magazine 10. Christian Science 11. Inside the Oscar Wilde – Christopher Street 12. Monuments, Myths, and Memorials 13. Transitions Epilogue Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

John Van Hoesen is a writer, researcher, and lifelong journalist, currently exploring early but less visible champions of the gay liberation movement. With a distinguished and award-winning career spanning several decades in public broadcasting and print journalism, he has held numerous leadership roles, including managing editor of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Rutland Herald newspaper in Vermont.

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Insist That They Love You

Craig Rodwell and the Fight for Gay Pride

John Van Hoesen

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