As Cohen notes, truly radical or transformative politics have not resulted from queer theory thus far. In some cases, it has in fact 'served to reinforce simple dichotomies between heterosexual and everything "queer"'(Cohen, 1999, p. 22). Perhaps the transformative politics we have been waiting for will emerge through following and participating in actual political transformations on the ground. As one example, the concept of 'sexual orientation inclusion advocacy', as practised in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, may provide fertile ground. This work by and on behalf of vulnerable populations of LGBT persons seeking to be free from violence, harassment and discrimination is far from a singleminded focus on 'sexual rights'; it sees itself as extending participation and protection for minorities and vulnerable persons of all kinds, in these self-