Gay Agenda: A Modern Queer History & Handbook – Hardcover

Gay Agenda is a 176-page hardcover book by Ashley Molesso and Chessie Needham, founders of the stationery company Ash + Chess. The volume presents a comprehensive history and cultural guide to the LGBTQ+ community, featuring 100 full-color illustrations alongside timelines, charts, and factual content. The book covers key historical events, iconic figures, and cultural milestones spanning from early activists such as James Baldwin and Emma Goldman to contemporary figures including Laverne Cox and Ellen DeGeneres. Topics include the Stonewall uprising, the AIDS crisis, the Rainbow Flag, drag culture, transitioning, sodomy laws, and the Obergefell decision, as well as cultural touchstones like The L Word and The Kinsey Scale. Gay Agenda serves as both a historical archive and an introductory resource for those seeking to learn about LGBTQ+ contributions to society and the ongoing movement for equality. Material: Paper.