Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?
The chief scientist at the world’s most powerful telescope is also an out lesbian and mom of one.
May 4, 2024
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Lego Honors Sally Ride and Other 'Women of NASA'
The toy company has made a figurine set depicting female astronauts and space pioneers.
October 18, 2017
Eric Cervini on the Gay Legacy of Frank Kameny
Author and historian Eric Cervini's book The Deviant's War explores the life of the famed astronomer-turned-activist.
September 23, 2022
Remembering Frank Kameny: Here's why he was a gay rights pioneer
Kameny sued the federal government after he was fired for being gay, picketed the White House, and did much more to advance the movement. Here's what you need to know about the queer rights icon.
May 20, 2025
Trans Hawaiians Can Now More Easily Update Their Birth Certificate
Easing requirements for updating legal identification has wide-ranging positive effects for trans people, in aspects of life such as housing and mental health, say advocates.
May 6, 2015
Mitch McConnell’s Dream of a Segregated U.S. Is Being Realized
From their gilded perch, the ‘segregationist six” create an America only accessible to white, straight, wealthy Christians.
June 30, 2023
Jim Obergefell & other leaders honor LGBTQ+ rights icon Frank Kameny at U.S. Supreme Court (in photos)
The group also celebrated 10 years of marriage equality.
May 22, 2025
Meet 3 LGBTQ+ Scientists Putting Pride in STEM
Three successful LGBTQ+ people in STEM discuss their roles and the importance of representation.
November 18, 2022
Great Expectations
Gay power in the age of Obama: Will this president -- and his appointees -- make equal rights part of this nation's recovery?
March 4, 2009
Take a Tour of the Nation's Historic LGBT Landmarks
Take a virtual tour of the sites where Truman Capote, Bayard Rustin, the Furies Collective, and more made LGBT history.
October 19, 2016
The Media Pioneers Will Be Gay
Gay and lesbian journalists are now out and leading innovative new publications. Have generations of marginalization in media created the best, most skeptical minds?
September 16, 2014
NYC's West Village was the birthplace of Pride. Now it's a battleground for survival.
New York City’s West Village has long been a haven for queer people, but gentrification threatens to displace those elders who helped it thrive.
August 19, 2025