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Martina Navratilova says trans people weren't involved in the early gay rights movement. She's wrong

Sylvia Rivera, Marsha P. Johnson, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, and many other trans people were part of the modern queer rights movement that started with Stonewall.

14 Famous drag queens who changed history

From Stonewall's Marsha P. Johnson to RuPaul, discover the fearless drag performers who defied societal norms and changed the world.

A Legendary Gay Writer Reflects on the Past, Present, and Future

Journalist and author Allen Young is way more than just a sexy pioneer.

Judy Garland, the 'First Brick' and More: Debunking the Myths of Stonewall

Here's what really happened that night in June 1969, according to one of the original protesters.

Queers for Palestine?

Of all the slogans chanted and displayed at anti-Israel rallies over the past month, surely "Queers for Palestine" ranks as the most oxymoronic.

VICTORY Author Linda Hirshman Discusses the Meaning of Stonewall and Judy Garland

It's the story of us. Author Linda Hirshman talks about her book, VICTORY: The Triumphant Gay Revolution, and what we can learn from history.

13 Vintage Photos of Los Angeles's Queer Pride from ONE Archives

The City of Angels was having its own LGBTQ+ awakening years before Stonewall.

Op-ed: Both Stonewall and 'Stonewall' Deserve Your Attention

Roland Emmerich's Stonewall film may or may not follow history to a T, but it's important to remember it's entertainment, says longtime activist and gay publisher Mark Segal.

NYC to Landmark Historic LGBTQ Buildings, Incl. James Baldwin’s Home

The city hopes to protect structures that played a role in queer history and culture, including a restaurant where gay theater flourished. 

From Stonewall to the White House: Mark Segal's Gripping Memoir

Mark Segal recounts his amazing life in activism in his new memoir, And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

Helping Queer Youth in the School-to-Prison Pipeline

LGBT youth make up only 6 percent of the general population but represent 15 percent of people currently in juvenile detention.

2006: In memoriam

Reclaim Pride by Defunding the Police

LGBTQ+ people are made no safer by the police.

Is the Queer Community Eating Its Own (Again)?

Recent battles over the rainbow flag and the Star of David have exposed long-simmering biases.

The Secret to Stonewall Veteran Mark Segal's Activism: Humor

"I want to be visible. I've fought for visibility and I will remain visible," the Philadelphia-based activist says.