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Be Gay, Do Crime: Everyday Acts of Radical Queer History
By (Author) Zane McNeill
Edited by Blu Buchanan
Edited by Riley Clare Valentine
Foreword by Cindy Barukh Milstein
Introduction by Working Class History
PM Press
PM Press
2nd January 2026
United States
General
Non Fiction
LGBTQ+ Studies / topics
Gender studies, gender groups
Hardback
288
Width 152mm, Height 228mm
Sometimes it pays to be gay and do crime.
As communities are boldly rising to challenge capitalism, white supremacy, and authoritarianism, Be Gay, Do Crime: Everyday Acts of Queer Resistance and Rebellion is your ultimate guide to LGBTQ+ resilience and rebellion. Packed with daily snapshots of radical queer history, this book celebrates the bold, the brave, and the beautifully defiant moments that have shaped the fight for justice.
Ever wonder why the Stonewall protests became an uprising or what the earliest acts of queer resistance looked like How about the ways queer communities have organized against oppression across the globe Be Gay, Do Crime dives into these stories and so many more-from fierce acts of resistance to joyful victories-bringing to life the rich, diverse history of LGBTQ+ liberation.
By situating readers within a larger pattern of struggle, these everyday acts counter the erasure of queer people from history and serve as a reminder that our struggles are part of a broader fight against systemic violence and dehumanization.
But, this isn't just a history book; it's a rallying cry. Flip to any page, soak up some inspiration, and join the legacy of resistance.