Timothy Patrick McCarthy

@DrTPM

Timothy Patrick McCarthy is an award-winning scholar, educator, and activist who has taught on the faculty at Harvard University since 2005, where he is Core Faculty at the Kennedy School’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy. He has published five books with the New Press, including the forthcoming Stonewall’s Children: Living Queer History in an Age of Liberation, Loss, and Love.

Reclaiming Stonewall: Welcome to the Celebration—and the Struggle

Reclaiming Stonewall: Welcome to the Celebration—and the Struggle Reclaiming Stonewall: Welcome to the Celebration—and the Struggle

As we reckon with the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, it is essential that we ask, “What still needs to be done?”

Jun 25, 2019 / Feature / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Reckoning With John McCain

Reckoning With John McCain Reckoning With John McCain

Respecting the best of McCain requires grappling with the rest of McCain.

Aug 27, 2018 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

What Would Jesus Do? What Would Jesus Do?

Christ wouldn't like the craven and callous policies presented by the GOP.

Nov 6, 2012 / Blog / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Mitt Romney Declares War on Big Bird Mitt Romney Declares War on Big Bird

Mitt Romney has never been a champion of the Little Guy but in the first Presidential debate last week the former Massachusetts governor showed his true colors.

Oct 8, 2012 / Blog / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

After DADT Repeal: Choosing Our Battles After DADT Repeal: Choosing Our Battles

A year ago, the repeal of “don't ask, don't tell” was a great step for LGB rights, but it did not nearly go far enough.

Sep 26, 2012 / Blog / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

War Is (Still) Hell War Is (Still) Hell

From the Gettysburg to Afghanistan, our tendency to romanticize war causes us to gloss over its hellish aspects.

Sep 25, 2012 / Blog / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Why Progressives Should Vote for Obama Why Progressives Should Vote for Obama

President Obama and the Democrats are not the “lesser of two evils.” On the contrary, they are the far superior—and more progressive—choice in 2012.

Sep 18, 2012 / Blog / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Honoring Manning Honoring Manning

Manning meant for his students to bridge the gap between the seminar room and the street, between theory and practice, between big ideas and the brutal realities of our present w...

Apr 4, 2011 / Lived History / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Let Us Be The Peacemakers Let Us Be The Peacemakers

The most striking American tragedy of these last nine years—far worse than the tragedy of 9/11 itself—is just how weak we have been in the wake of war.

Sep 20, 2010 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

America’s Radical Roots America’s Radical Roots

American radicalism has drawn its inspiration from the nation's revolutionary founding claims. Yet to refer to someone as radical is to risk offense.

May 13, 2010 / Editorial / Timothy Patrick McCarthy and John McMillian

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