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Map Daddy Steve Kornacki is back with his khakis, glasses, and nerdy sex appeal

Let the out MSNBC journalist guide you through the election night numbers.

Women’s contributions and men’s racism erased from history of national monument

NPS removed historical information about women and race from signs at the Muir Woods National Monument.

We Could All Use a Refresher on LGBT 101

Contrary to some, not all LGBT millennials are dismissive of the earlier generations' hard-won victories. But there's still a huge knowledge gap when it comes to history, writes Terry Beswick of the GLBT Historical Society.

Monkeypox: WHO Settles on New Name for the Virus

Scientists and health experts wanted to rename "monkeypox" to combat the homophobic and racist stigma attached to the virus.

Denying gender-affirming care coverage violates federal law, says appeals court

The 11th Circuit made the ruling in the case of Houston County, Ga., sheriff's deputy Anna Lange.

Rep. Brian Sims on the Dangers of Performative Allyship

The out politician says many centrist Republicans support minority rights when it's convenient and then drop them when it's no longer useful.

Experience a First Lady's Forbidden Love Affair in 'White Houses'

Amy Bloom's new historical novel tells the love story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok.

Greta Gerwig Brings Out the Inherent Queerness of 'Little Women'

Louisa May Alcott is finally getting a cinematic version of Little Women that befits her original vision.

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.

The Perfect Gothic Lesbian Thriller?

The legendary queen of lesbian pulp talks about her favorite new book.

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History Shows Radical Feminism Was Trans-Inclusive

The Conversations Project's groundbreaking historical investigations shine light on the decades-old ideas of pioneering, trans-affirming radical feminists.

A Treasure Trove of Queer History Is Now Online

Want to read a gay meeting agenda from 1951? A lesbian periodical from the '70s? You can now.

The untold story of Sally-Tom, who legally changed her gender in the 1860s

This excerpt from Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History by Eli Erlick dispels the myth that transgender people are somehow a new phenomenon.

18 Edible, Drinkable Gift Ideas

They don't have to be a Top Chef to love the food, drink, and modern technology on this wish list.

Stonewall 45: Windows Into LGBT History

Take a walk down Liberation Lane.