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Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum

Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.

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.

Poland's first-ever LGBTQ+ museum opens: 'For you and about you'

QueerMuzeum opened in Warsaw Friday, becoming the first LGBTQ+ museum in Poland, the first in post-communist Europe, and the fifth in the entire world.

The Smithsonian erased more than a queer Cuban artist's AIDS artwork

By omitting the tragic story behind Felix González-Torres "Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.), the National Portrait Gallery is setting a perilous precedent, warns art scholar Ignacio Darnaude.

Meet Gay Bob, the Out and Proud Anatomically Correct Disco-Era Doll

Unlike Barbie's Ken, this doll is packing – and we have the pic to prove it.

Mark Pocan Announced as Chair of Congressional Equality Caucus

The Equality Caucus promotes equality for LGBTQ+ people.

Why LGBTQ+ history matters

Opinion: "When we present young people with a version of history from which they are completely absent, they have trouble envisioning a positive future for themselves," writes Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings.

Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

American LGBTQ+ Museum Announces First Executive Director

Ben Garcia joins the museum with more than 20 years of experience in museum administration and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

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.

These 22 pics from 1970s NYC Pride marches show 'a moment without society’s prejudices'

An exhibition is showcasing the early marches of the LGBTQ+ liberation movement in 1970s New York City.

The LGBTQ+ History Exhibit That (Unfortunately) Made History

A scandal in Missouri shows the past is very much present when it comes to erasing the queer experience.

NYC's Museum of Natural History Cancels Gala for Brazil's Antigay Prez

There was outrage that the museum was hosting an event honoring the far-right president.

Missouri Governor Has Excuses Why LGBTQ+ Exhibit Yanked From Capitol

The governor claims the exhibit was moved  to an adjacent building because it didn't receive legal approval, but Democrats say that excuse doesn't hold water.

New York Announces Big Statewide Investments in LGBTQ+ Community

Democrats in New York announced that the state will spend millions to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

LGBTQ+ Groups Fight School Censorship With 'Teach the Truth' Day

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.

Missouri Capitol Kills LGBTQ+ Exhibit After Aide Screams 'LGBT Agenda'

"To God be the glory!," wrote GOP aide Uriah Stark after he successfully got the history exhibit removed.

Colonial Williamsburg May Offer LGBTQ History Lessons

A committee has launched and will research the lives of gender and sexually nonconforming people in the colony during the 1700s.

Anti-LGBTQ Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Mississippi Senate Race

Hyde-Smith, who also has a history of problematic racial remarks, bested Mike Espy, who would have been the state's first black U.S. senator since Reconstruction.

Southern LGBTQ+ history group to establish permanent archive, expand reach

Invisible Histories seeks to preserve and share the history of LGBTQ+ communities in the South.

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art abruptly postpones LGBTQ+ exhibit

The show, planned to coincide with this year's WorldPride, was postponed due to budget constraints, not Donald Trump's policies, a spokeswoman says.