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More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

The Fire Island Cast Learns Its History From Gay Elders

It's far more than a vacation spot, explains two longtime visitors in this exclusive clip from the Logo series.

LGBTQ+ Groups Fight School Censorship With 'Teach the Truth' Day

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.

National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

Opinion: In one fell swoop, the U.S. cemented itself as a willing accomplice to tyranny, wilted into a puppet of Russia, and humiliated itself on the global stage, argues John Casey.

Why Scouting America blazes a different trail

Sydney Ireland championed the groundbreaking move for this organization embrace inclusivity. But in this social and political climate, more must be done to ensure the progress made doesn't take steps back.

On Juneteenth, Think About Black Americans

It's to be a celebration of emancipation,  but the problems and pain if you're Black -- and queer -- still exist in Tulsa and elsewhere. 

New Abraham Lincoln doc asserts he liked 'dashing' and 'daring' men

Dozens of scholars lend to the theory that President Abraham Lincoln was gay in the documentary Lover of Men.

11 queer moments in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade history

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade! Here are some queer highlights from its history.

Closets are for cowboy boots: A tribute to David Mixner

A friend remembers the late LGBTQ+ rights activist David Mixner.

LGBTQ+ Visitor Center to Open at Stonewall National Monument

The center is to open in the summer of 2024 and will be the first LGBTQ-specific visitor center at a National Park Service site.

Pauli Murray Will Be First Black Queer Person on U.S. Currency

The nonbinary civil rights activist, lawyer, poet, and priest will appear on a quarter.

Cate Blanchett Is Amazing as Antifeminist, Antigay Phyllis Schlafly

The first trailer for Mrs. America, a miniseries about the battles over the Equal Rights Amendment, is out now.

Google Calendar removes Pride Month and Black History Month shortly after dropping DEI

Google's changes also removed Women's History Month, National Native American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, and Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The importance of finding queer belonging in America's historic sites

In an evolving narrative of America’s past, landmark sites have the potential to celebrate the rich tapestry of queer stories.

Pope Francis: Catholics Should Apologize to the LGBT Community

Many have hailed the religious leader's statements as “a groundbreaking moment” for LGBT people.

Gay Teen Allowed to Submit Eagle Scout Application

A San Francisco Boy Scout troop has approved an openly gay member's application to be an Eagle Scout after a fierce petition drive spearheaded by the boy's mother.

Boomerang's Lena Waithe Shares the Secret to Her Success

The out writer and producer capitalized on her history-making Emmy win to launch numerous other projects focusing on the black experience.