Lesbian humor isn't trying to sell anything, it doesn't have to sell out. Coming out as a lesbian onstage is still a very political act; if it weren't, more women would do it.

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Clinton works extensively with social justice and nonprofit organizations and has been a regular MC at major fundraising events and dinners for groups like the NYC LGBT Center (at its Annual Garden Party); the National Center for Lesbian Rights; the ACLU; Out & Equal among others. [citation needed]. She began her stand-up career in 1981 using her lesbianism Catholicism and current politics for her jokes.

Kate Clinton (born November 9 1947) is an American comedian specializing in political commentary from a gay/lesbian point of view.