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Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann, calls to replace the Pride flag with a 'shame' flag

The wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was secretly recorded ranting against the rainbow banner, saying she'd like to replace it with a Sacred Heart symbol or a "shame" flag.

Hadrian's Wall declared as historic LGBTQ+ landmark by British cultural society

English Heritage recently said that one of the most prominent relics of the Roman Empire is “linked to England’s queer history."

Facebook Bans, Then Restores Image of Shirtless Black Trans Man

The GLBT Historical Society, which posted the image, condemned the ban, which has now been reversed.

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American LGBTQ+ Museum Moves Towards Reality

The New-York Historical Society announced work would start on the museum, dedicated to the U.S. queer experience, next year.

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.

The 20+ best LGBTQ+ historic sites and artifacts to add to your bucket list

We recommend Michelangelo's David, the original Pride flag, Stonewall, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and more.

11 Homoerotic Ads, Covers From 20th Century Gay Artist J.C. Leyendecker

Leyendecker's queer aesthetic pre-dated both Norman Rockwell and Tom of Finland and helped shape modern America.

Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon's Home Is First Lesbian Landmark in the West

The place where the pioneering lesbian couple founded the Daughters of Bilitis and launched The Ladder will be preserved for generations to come. 

Abortion restrictions amount to sex-based discrimination, state Supreme Court says

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled against an antiquated anti-abortion law, with justices issuing a scathing rebuke of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

Apology From Police Group Gets Mixed Reviews

The head of the police chiefs association issued an apology on behalf of the police but failed to tie the past to the present. And he's being called out on it.  

Sally Gearhart, Veteran Activist and Academic, Dead at 90

Gearhart was the first out lesbian to have a tenure-track position at San Francisco State University and a campaigner against California's antigay Briggs Initiative.

Bisexuality Highlighted In Newest LGBT History Museum Exhibit

San Francisco's GLBT History Museum takes a look at 'biconic flashpoints' in the ongoing struggle for bisexual visibility and equality.