Summary: <p>People from different generations, different experiences, and different sexuality and gender identities use the word "queer" in different ways, and some prefer not to use the word at all. We untangle the powerful and painful politics of queer with <a href="https://wgs.fas.harvard.edu/people/michael-bronski">Michael Bronski</a>, long time activist, Professor of the Practice at Harvard University, and author of "<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/216629/a-queer-history-of-the-united-states-by-michael-bronski/">A Queer History of the United States</a>" and "<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/243198/a-queer-history-of-the-united-states-for-young-people-by-michael-bronski-adapted-by-richie-chevat/">A Queer History of the United States for Young People</a>."</p>
