Lisa Duggan

Lisa Duggan, professor of social and cultural analysis at New York University, is the author, most recently, of The Twilight of Equality: Neoliberalism, Cultural Politics and the Attack on Democracy.

What the Pathetic Case Against Rentboy.com Says About Sex Work

What the Pathetic Case Against Rentboy.com Says About Sex Work What the Pathetic Case Against Rentboy.com Says About Sex Work

Without victims or allegations of trafficking or coercion, the case against Rentboy is particularly weak. It’s also drawn new groups into the movement to decriminalize sex work.

Jan 7, 2016 / Lisa Duggan

To Grexit or Not to Grexit

To Grexit or Not to Grexit To Grexit or Not to Grexit

Amid accusations of “capitulation” and “left extremism,” panelists at the Democracy Rising conference heatedly debated what it would mean for Greece to stay in—or leave—the eurozon...

Jul 30, 2015 / Lisa Duggan

Metanarrative and the Woody Allen Sex Abuse Case

Metanarrative and the Woody Allen Sex Abuse Case Metanarrative and the Woody Allen Sex Abuse Case

For a lot of commentators on all sides, the stakes far exceed the truth of Dylan Farrow’s accusation itself.

Feb 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Lisa Duggan

What’s Next for the LGBT Movement?

What’s Next for the LGBT Movement? What’s Next for the LGBT Movement?

With victory in the fight for marriage equality in sight, what should LGBT activists focus on now?

Jun 27, 2013 / OpinionNation / Urvashi Vaid, Lisa Duggan, Tamara Metz, and Amber Hollibaugh

A New Consensus on Public Space and ‘Free’ Speech on Israel/Palestine in New York City A New Consensus on Public Space and ‘Free’ Speech on Israel/Palestine in New York City

The LGBT Center and a host of high-profile New York City politicians have endorsed open debate of Israel-Palestine—only with ritual support for Israel's policies.

Feb 22, 2013 / Lisa Duggan

What’s Right With Utah What’s Right With Utah

In the nation's reddest state, Salt Lake City queers are making big love.

Jun 24, 2009 / Feature / Lisa Duggan

Imagine Otherwise Imagine Otherwise

If we are to build a new world out of the ashes of the old, we need to imagine and organize in the most expansive and inclusive ways.

Mar 17, 2009 / Feature / Lisa Duggan

Jesse Helms, American Bigot Jesse Helms, American Bigot

In death it's easy to dismiss Jesse Helms as a colorful buffoon or a relic of the bad old days of segregation and sexism, but that doesn't do his bigotry justice.

Jul 6, 2008 / Editorial / Lisa Duggan

Beyond Gay Marriage Beyond Gay Marriage

By engaging the marriage debate only in terms of "gay rights," progressives have put themselves in a losing position.

Jun 29, 2005 / Feature / Richard Kim and Lisa Duggan

Holy Matrimony! Holy Matrimony!

As politicians square off on gay marriage, progressives must enter the debate.

Feb 26, 2004 / Feature / Lisa Duggan

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