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The Canadian War on Queers National Security as Sexual Regulation (Sexuality Studies)

Gary Kinsman

From the 1950s to the late 1990s, agents of the state spied on, interrogated, and harassed gays and lesbians in Canada, employing social ideologies and other practices to construct their target -- people who deviated from the so-called norm -- as threats to society and enemies of the state.

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The book was noted during the episode as a co‑authored work by Gary Kinsman that explored how Canada’s national security apparatus historically regulated queer individuals. Kinsman himself referenced the title while discussing the intersection of sexuality and state policy. The conversation highlighted the book’s focus on sexual regulation within security frameworks, positioning it as a relevant resource for listeners interested in queer history and governmental control.

Episode: S2 "Bomb On Board" E4: The Bomb

The book was mentioned as a work coauthored by Gary Kinsman that examines Canada's historical treatment of queer people and national security policies.

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I am the coauthor of the Canadian War on Queers, National Security as Sexual Regulation.

Episode: S2 "Bomb On Board" E4: The Bomb

Gary Kinsman identified himself as a coauthor of the book while discussing the historical context of RCMP investigations into Peter Broughton.

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My name is Gary Kinsman and I am a professor emeritus at Laurentian University. I used to teach there in the sociology department. I am the coauthor of the Canadian War on Queers, National Security as Sexual Regulation.

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