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1989

Taylor Swift’s team disturbed by NYT op-ed speculating on her sexuality: ‘Invasive, untrue and inappropriate’

A New York Times editor suggested in the piece that Swift had, perhaps, for years been trying to signal that she identifies with the queer community.

Letter by Donna Summer Surfaces, Fought Antigay Rumor

The late entertainer wrote a letter to ACT UP that described antigay remarks attributed to her as "unjust and unfair."

Obama Pardons Gay Man Discharged From Military

Peter Heidgerd was dishonorably discharged in 1989 with a felony conviction on his record.

PHOTOS: Play Set in Gay Bar Celebrates Queer NYC History

The world premiere of Mickey Bolmer's Back, which takes place on Halloween in 1989, raises a toast to Greenwich Village.

PHOTOS: Help Copenhagen Celebrate 25 Years of Legal Recognition

The world's very first same-sex couple to be legally recognized got hitched in 1989. Help the couple celebrate their silver anniversary by sending your own photos.

Miers's gay rights past

In a questionnaire provided by a gay political group in Dallas in 1989, President Bush's latest pick for the U.S. Supreme Court provided contradictory answers to gay rights questions.

Rep Barney Frank talks about the Foley scandal

One of the few out politicians on Capitol Hill, Democratic congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts (who survived his own scandal involving a male prostitute in 1989) gives us his take on Foley and on being a gay politician in Washington.

See Pride Marches From 1969 to Now in 15 Unearthed Images

With these historic photos from Getty Images, take a look back at Pride Month and its evolution.

Dear Heather and Her Two Mommies, From Their Creator

Back in 1989 an LGBT-themed children's book titled Heather Has Two Mommies incited condemnation from conservatives -- and adoration from LGBT families. With her book being reissued, author Leslea Newman has some words for her most famous character.

30 Films About HIV & AIDS That Everyone Should Watch

These movies are necessary viewing, regardless of your sexual orientation, identity, and status.

What LGBTQ+ audiences should see at the TCM Classic Film Festival

Musicals, divas, a bathhouse comedy, drag queens, and more!