Queer & Ally Youth Involvement in the Fair Wisconsin Campaign

ABSTRACT

This article discusses the role and experience of queer youth and allies in the Fair Wisconsin campaign that fought against the marriage amendment to that state's constitution. It illustrates how LGBT and ally youth involvement can be incorporated into other organizations. Following an explanation of the campaign, are narratives of two extraordinary youth activists who became integral parts of the campaign.

KEYWORDS:

• Allies
• queer youth
• same sex marriage
• Wisconsin
• youth activism

Notes

¹ Pseudonyms are used.