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California councilmember blames daughter becoming a lesbian on sexual trauma

Lincoln councilmember Holly Andreatta said her daughter became a lesbian because of "trauma as a child."

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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.

Lincoln Kirstein: The Gay Monuments Man

The new film features a character based loosely on Kirstein -- but the real man merits a movie of his own.

'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.

Antigay N.C. Pol: Lincoln Was 'Tyrant' Like Hitler

Rep. Larry Pittman made the comment in an online debate over his anti-marriage equality bill.

Lincoln Chafee Drops Out of Race For White House

And then there were three. The former U.S. senator and governor of Rhode Island today announced he's ending his bid for the Democratic nomination. 

Donald Trump Drinks With Lincoln and Roosevelt in White House Portrait

The bizarre artwork was discovered during Trump's 60 Minutes interview.

WATCH: Tony Kushner on Why His Lincoln Isn't Gay

In an interview about his new film Lincoln, gay playwright Tony Kushner says that he believes Abraham Lincoln might have been gay, but decided not to make that an issue in his movie.

Outrageous Antigay Rant Marks Lincoln City Council Meeting

Gays are responsible for genocide and treason, says speaker.

Jane Krakowski to play the next Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Oh, Mary!'

For a limited engagement, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress will be taking over the central role in Oh, Mary!.

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.

Trans Activists Unfurl 150-Foot Transgender Flag at Lincoln Memorial

The National Center for Transgender Equality backed the demonstration in protest of the Trump administration's increased terrorization of trans people. 

Can Lincoln Chafee Win Dems Looking Left of Hillary?

The former Republican is highlighting his record as being more progressive than Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton.

History in Nebraska: Lincoln Council Has Three Out Members, Gay Chair

James Michael Bowers is the first out council chair, and Sandra Washington and Tom Beckius provide additional LGBTQ+ representation.

Lincoln’s ‘better angels’ will prevail in electing Kamala Harris the next president of the United States

On Tuesday, our "better angels" will help voters cast their ballots for the vice president, writes John Casey.

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.

Lincoln Project cofounder Rick Wilson on the org's new trans ad and its strategy for the next 13 days

"We’ve got a lot of work left to do in these final days, but we’re feeling good about where we stand," he tells John Casey.