Events › The Lavender Bans: Author Talk and Q&A

Join us for an exclusive evening with Dorian Rhea Debussy, author of the brand-new book: The Lavender Bans: A Century of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies in the US Military (Columbia University Press, 2026). 

The Book

A thrilling peak at a topic that couldn't be more timely, published by one of the most prestigious and historic academic publisher's in the world. From World War I to modern day, The Lavender Bans uncovers the history of the United States military's policies against LGBTQ people. 

The Author

Dorian Rhea Debussy is the director of external affairs at Equitas Health. A nationally recognized expert in LGBTQ+ politics, she specializes in healthcare and defense policy. Debussy is a lecturer in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at the Ohio State University.

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