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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.

Andy Bell, Erasure, and Queer Nightlife in the '80s

Erasure's pioneering gay front man Andy Bell celebrates love and nostalgia with the group's new album.

National Park Rangers rebel against queer erasure on Trans Day of Visibility

Over 1,000 off-duty, fired, and retired National Park Service employees launched a new initiative to preserve transgender people in history.

No LGB without the T — queer community protests Trump's transgender erasure at Stonewall

The Stonewall Inn held a rally Friday to protest the Trump administration's erasure of transgender people from the historic landmark's website.

Marsha P. Johnson's family fights for trans legacy at Stonewall

“This is not just an erasure of words — it is an erasure of history," Johnson's cousin says of the removal of "transgender" and "queer" from the website for the Stonewall National Monument.

LGBTQ+ People Deserve Inclusive Breast Health Resources

It's time to end erasure of queer women and trans men from breast/chest health discussions.

How Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch Queered A Clüsterfünke Christmas

The comedy legends wrote and star in a send-up of holiday romcoms that also pointedly addresses years of erasure of queer characters in such films. 

Don't Forget Roxane Gay (and Queer Superheroes), Hollywood!

The bisexual writer of World of Wakanda reflects on queer erasure, representation, and the media reaction to her lack of invitation to the Black Panther premiere.

A Scene Cut From Thor: Ragnorak Bi-Erased Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie

The actress convinced Thor's director to shoot a scene that would have shown Valkyrie's queerness, but it was cut from the film. 

Tumblr's Ban on Adult Content Alarms LGBTQ Twitter

The social networking platform will no longer allow porn, and many wonder if queer content will be targeted.

A devastating reality: New report finds violence and erasure ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance

“If we are not protecting the most marginalized of us, then who is protected at all?” asked Bahari Thomas, A4TE’s director of public education.

Names of Sam Nordquist, Jiggly Caliente, Lady Chablis, and more added to Stonewall Wall of Honor

This year's honorees are all transgender at a time of trans erasure.

Trump erased trans & queer history from Stonewall. Lawmakers are fighting to get it back

In an exclusive interview, Rep. Dan Goldman tells The Advocate the National Park Service’s actions are “shameful and outrageous.”

Did 'Rise' Straight-Wash a Gay Teacher? NBC and the Teacher Respond

Rise's producers, the network's out chairman, and retired theater director Lou Volpe address accusations of gay erasure in the upcoming musical drama.

Pixar's 'Onward' Has a Lesbian Character Voiced by Lena Waithe

Waithe breaks ground for portraying the first clearly gay character in Disney/Pixar history.

Michelle Obama's portrait artist cancels Smithsonian show due to anti-trans censorship

When challenged over a portrait of a transgender Statue of Liberty by the National Portrait Gallery, artist Amy Sherald declared that "silence is not an option."

We’re the biggest queer group you never see—it’s time we changed that

Opinion: As the Trump administration rolls back protections for LGBTQ+ Americans, bisexuals are needed in the queer community now more than ever.

Pete Buttigieg Explains Damning Impact of Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

The U.S. Cabinet member spoke about how it would impact children like his own.

Glenn Youngkin Strips LGBTQ+ Young People of Resources in Virginia

The Republican who claims to be all about parental rights continues to dismantle gains built by his two Democratic predecessors.

Lavender marriages: What queer unions and relationships can teach us about love and safety

Historically, lavender marriages refer to unions — often between two consenting LGBT+ individuals — formed as a way of concealing same-sex attraction in a society where being openly queer could mean social ostracism, career ruin or even criminalization.