Absurd but true story of the UK lesbianism ban that never was – and why terrified men scrapped it

Lesbianism was almost made illegal in 1920s Britain, but the reason lawmakers decided against a ban may surprise you. In August 1921, the First World War had recently ended with rationing still being phased out, and Irish War of Independence ceasefire talks were ongoing. Unemployment was skyrocketing, women were demanding...