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“You can’t plead tolerance for gays by saying that they’re just like everyone else. Tolerance is something we should extend to people who are not like everyone else.”

Quote by Vito Russo

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Vito Russo was an American activist, writer, and film critic renowned for his contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. He is most celebrated for his seminal work 'The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies', which exposed the history of LGBTQ+ representation in film and its societal implications. Russo's activism and academic pursuits significantly advanced the visibility and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues in the United States. more

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