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The queerness of King James I, of Bible fame

He commissioned the version of the Bible used by many Christians and being hawked by Donald Trump. The king and a male lover are also the subjects of a new miniseries, Mary and George.

Which states teach LGBTQ+ topics in school? Here are the 7 states with inclusive curricula

In a time when queer education is under attack, few states have instead opted to protect it.

13 LGBTQ+ British Royals in History

Historians have pegged several as likely members of the community, and in the 21st century at least one is out and proud.

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Washington makes school curriculum more 'inclusive' by adding LGBTQ+ history

When students "feel a connection to what they’re learning, they do better," said Democratic Sen. Marko Liias.

Yes, J.K. Rowling, the Nazis persecuted trans people, burned books

Rowling questioned a social media post that mentioned this, but scholars point out that it indeed happened.

What is International Women's Day? The history of the revolutionary holiday explained

The history of the holiday goes beyond feminism, reminding us every year of the deep ties linking gender equality and class struggle.

Hadrian's Wall declared as historic LGBTQ+ landmark by British cultural society

English Heritage recently said that one of the most prominent relics of the Roman Empire is “linked to England’s queer history."

Greek politicians lose their minds over Alexander the Great's gay romance in Netflix show

If Greek parliament members are upset to learn Alexander the Great had same-sex relations, we have some bad news for them about Greek history.

Yes, there's evidence that Alexander the Great was gay or bi

It's not just an invention of Netflix, contrary to what conservatives are asserting.

Dear conservatives: Yes, ancient Greece was gay as hell

A new Netflix series about Alexander the Great has conservative bigots up in arms about its portrayal of queerness. Little do they know that ancient Greece was gay AF!

Backlash to transgender health care isn’t new − but faulty science used to justify it has changed over time

As in the 1930s, opposition to trans medicine today is part of a broad reactionary movement against what some far-right groups consider the “toxic normalization” of LGBTQ people.

Shane McAnally could make history for the LGBTQ+ community at the Grammys

The acclaimed songwriter would be the first gay man to win Songwriter of the Year at the pretegious awards.

How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King’s legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action

Warring interpretations of one of King’s most famous quotes have fueled a culture war over the merits of affirmative action and diversity and inclusion efforts.

Conservatives are outraged by this California school's LGBTQ+ policies

In expressing their disdain for policies pushing so-called "LGBT ideology," conservatives are actually taking a stance against anti-bullying rules.

39 Festive Holiday White House Images That Show 'Magic, Wonder, and Joy'

The Advocate was invited to experience the White House holiday decorations and they did not disappoint.

How Nazi Germany Persecuted Transgender People

New research shows how transgender Germans suffered under Hitler's regime.

Fight for Queer Equality in the Military Chronicled in New MSNBC Documentary

Through the eyes of a veteran and activists, Serving in Secret depicts discrimination, love, heartache, and redemption on the road to repealing anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

How Queer Was the Roman Empire? Very.

Someone should tell Speaker Mike Johnson that while the Roman Empire was pretty queer, according to historians, that wasn't what caused its fall.