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'Lover of Men' explores the gay side of Abraham Lincoln

While historians have argued over the nature of the revered president's relationships with men, a new documentary concludes that they were indeed romantic and sexual.

In the Galleries: Lincoln's Bedroom

The 150-year anniversary of the Gettysburg address reminds us about the lingering controversy over Lincoln's relationship with Joshua Speed. Artist Skylar Fein weighs in with an amazing re-creation.

Was Abe Lincoln Gay? Louis Bayard's Novel Explores Possibilities

Courting Mr. Lincoln is a fascinating (and partly fictional) exploration of not only the 16th president, but those enamored by him. Read an excerpt below.

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.

Larry Kramer's Case Against 'Queer'

Longtime activist and writer Larry Kramer schools the crowd as he accepted an award from Yale's Gay and Lesbian Association.

How Gay Were America's Presidents? A Ranking

Pete Buttigieg said gay men have already occupied the West Wing. Looking at these presidential facts, we'd have to agree.

Hot Sheet for May 17, 2013

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: from Trekkie ecstasy to old-school queens.

15 Gay Founding Fathers and Mothers

Queer people and their allies have always been part of the tapesty of the United States. Here are those who made the first few stitches.

26 of the Best LGBTQ Novels We Discovered This Year

They had us discovering queer romance in Israel, Greenland, France, and our own backyards.

31 LGBT Leaders From World History

These pharaohs, kings, queens, (and presidents!) ruled the ancient and modern worlds.

The Needle Prick Project: Joshua Versus His Diagnosis

Tyler Curry profiles a friend who decided he was through with being ashamed and fearful of his HIV diagnosis.

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Past '40 Under 40' Honorees Are Still Changing The World

Past honorees of The Advocate's '40 Under 40' continue to prove themselves as agents of change. Take a look at where they are now.