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No indication of notability, and appears to be largely comprised of
original research and trivial information. A search for sources shows little from RS on this specific group/publication, and much on homosexuals in leftist movements not specific to this organization. The WordsmithTalk to me 19:58, 6 April 2017 (UTC)reply
It's difficult to find sources on "Gay Left" (the organisation/publication) rather than "gay left" (leftist politics amongst LGB people), but there are a few hits.
This article is on the general term "gay left", but the section on Gay Marxism has a few paragraphs specifically on the Gay Left collective. I don't have access to
this chapter, but it looks like it might be promising. The article Interrante, Joseph (1978). "Gay Left". Radical History Review. 19. is a review of the journal. There's also
this introduction to the journal, but it's at best arguable that it is independent enough to count towards the GNG. Nonetheless, I think there might be just enough to keep this as notable.
Caeciliusinhorto (
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I found this very helpful in reading about grassroots LGBTQ literature from the 1970s. The "Gay Left's" website does not have as useful information as this page does, and it is useful for researchers.
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Keep Given this publication was in existence before the internet it will always be harder to find sources. However those found above are certainly looking promising.
AusLondonder (
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Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks,
Winged Blades Godric 06:29, 14 April 2017 (UTC)reply
Delete Thinly sourced and lacks reliable independent secondary sourcing, fails to meet the simplest of WP standards to establish notability.
Cllgbksr (
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Keep I found a detailed book review in JSTOR about the Gay Left Collective, the book is Gay Men and Left in Post-War Britain - as the publication of a notable group, and for its historical and social significance, I think the subject is notable and could be expanded by someone with a special interest.
Seraphim System(
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Keep. As per RS. Also, some contributors are notable, which gives it more legitimacy.
Zigzig20s (
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