Drift into a calm, soft-spoken bedtime story about Frank Kameny—Harvard-trained astronomer, WWII veteran, and one of the earliest architects of modern LGBTQ+ civil rights. Set against the hush of late-night Washington, D.C., this gentle narrative follows Kameny from his 1950s dismissal during the Lavender Scare to his quiet, relentless fight for fairness: his 1961 Supreme Court petition, the dignified 1965 White House pickets, the birth of “Gay is Good,” and the 1973 removal of homosexuality from the APA’s list of mental disorders.

This is a peaceful, slow-paced history sleep story designed to help you unwind while learning about a courageous life lived with clarity, logic, and grace—ending with the 2009 government apology that finally set a long-overdue wrong right. Get cozy, breathe deeply, and let this steady, compassionate retelling guide you toward rest.

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