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Sally Ride told her partner it was OK to come out 10 days before her death

“We had a wonderful relationship from the time we were kids until we became lovers,” Tam O'Shaughnessy said.

Sally Ride, First (Gay) American Woman in Space, Dead at 61

The accomplished pioneer loses a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

WATCH: Meet the Gay Teen Already Changing the World

Jack Andraka developed a revolutionary new way to test for pancreatic and ovarian cancer -- when he was just 14.

Young Gay Scientist Honored by Vatican

'It's really amazing to be recognized by the Vatican, especially as a gay scientist,' said Andraka, 16, who developed a test for pancreatic cancer.

Stephen Colbert Gushes Over Gay Teen Science Prodigy

Jack Andraka appeared on last night's episode of The Colbert Report to talk about his amazing breakthrough in detecting how several types of cancer work.

Jack Andraka Shows Youth Gay Scientists Aren't Theoretical

The Fighters: Looking around in the lab, Jack Andraka seemed to be the only LGBT person, but the brainy teen says he came out so he wouldn't be alone.

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Gay Teen Science Prodigy Jack Andraka Profiled by 60 Minutes

The news program showcased the gay teen's brilliance but avoided any mention of his sexuality.

Gay Men in Ariz. Seek Immediate Marriage Recognition

George Martinez, who has terminal cancer, and husband Fred McQuire are asking Arizona to recognize their marriage, performed in California last month.

'RBG' Doc to Stream Free for One Day, Get Theatrical Re-Release

Here's how and when to watch the film on Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life.

Eat, Pray, Love a Woman: Elizabeth Gilbert Does!

Elizabeth Gilbert announces her love for her terminally ill longtime friend Rayya Elias in a poignant Facebook post. 

Ben Barres, Leading Neuroscientist and Trans Advocate, Dead at 63

Barres, a transgender man, did pioneering work on the role of certain brain cells and was an advocate for trans people, women, and more.

Navy Commissions Research Ship Named for Sally Ride

The R/V Sally Ride, which bears the name of the late lesbian astronaut, will help save the environment through research-gathering voyages.

Housekeeping for Beginners' queer chosen family has rocky start in exclusive clip ​

Gay director Goran Stolevski's moving dramedy Housekeeping for Beginners depicts a breadth of love among queer chosen family. We have an exclusive clip.

Lego Honors Sally Ride and Other 'Women of NASA'

The toy company has made a figurine set depicting female astronauts and space pioneers.