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Spring 2000
Volume 99, Number 2
Newsletter on Philosophy and
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trangender Issues
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Timothy F. Murphy
University of Illinois College of Medicine
The immediate constituency of this newsletter is a
heterogeneous group: lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender professors, graduate
students, allies, and others. There are probably as many differences within this group as
there are between l/g/b/t and straight culture generally. A few commentators have pointed
out that sometimes the only thing sexually queer minorities have in common are their
enemies. That said, it becomes important to ensure that the newsletter represents its
constituency across its breadth, and offering a thematic issue from time to time is one
way to do that.
This issue will focus on some issues raised by lesbian philosophers. The three essays
here vary widely in purpose. One essay is the transcript of testimony offered to a state
legislature about domestic partner benefits, another is a reflection on worries associated
with publishing writing that is both autobiographical and queer, and a third essay tackles
the question of how to conceptualize lesbian desire apart from reductive norms and
standards. What these essays all have in common is that each author cannot rely on what
others take for granted, whether the object in question is health care, professional
security, or legitimacy of sexual desire. Each essay challenges the current stratification
of the world in terms of its intelligibility and benefits. It might be tempting to say
that these essays are of interest to lesbian philosophers, but it is because they go to
core issues that they are not of interest only that way. If they work—and I think
they do—they raise issues that are anything but parochial. There is something here
for anyone prepared to enter into the debate over sexual orientation justice.
Contributions Invited
The editor encourages contributions to the newsletter, especially essays that might
fall through the cracks elsewhere for being untraditional in scope or content. Pieces may
range from opinion pieces to book reviews to short articles. Commentary on issues
important to professional life—teaching, research, and service—are especially
welcome. Early contact with the editor is strongly encouraged. Please contact Timothy
Murphy at Dept. of Medical Education m/c 591, University of Illinois College of Medicine
at Chicago, 808 S. Wood. St., Chicago IL 60612-7309 or tmurphy@uic.edu.
Current L/G/B/T Committee Membership
Claudia Card, University of
Wisconsin—Madison, term through 2001, Chair
Timothy F. Murphy, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2000
Laurie Shrage, California State Polytechnic, 2000
Cheshire Calhoun, Colby College, 2001 David Hull, Northwestern University, 2001
Mark Chekola, Moorhead State University, 2000
Christopher Horvath, Illinois State University, 2000
The following people will commence terms in summer 2000
Kelly Oliver, SUNY—Stony Brook
Pamela Hall, Emory University
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