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Modern feminism is no longer about achieving 'equality'

In her new book, Marcie Bianco makes a compelling call for a collective feminist mindset that leaves behind the idea of equality as the end goal.

Black queer writer Roxane Gay to receive award for outstanding service to literature

“It is an honor to recognize Roxane Gay’s extraordinary contributions to the literary community,” said National Book Foundation Board Chair David Steinberger.

10 icons from history you didn't know were nonbinary

To celebrate Nonbinary Awareness Week we're highlighting the amazing contributions of nonbinary people in history!

How We Can Raise Transgender and Bi Voices Within the LGBTQ Community

On the latest The Advocates podcast, we talk about self-care during hard times and how to be sure to remain vocal for trans and bisexual people. 

Jill Soloway Jokes That Heterosexuality Is 'Disgusting'

The Transparent creator also honored their "transcestors" in a speech about the historic erasure of LGBTQ people at Equality California's Equality Awards.

Halsey Fights Mental Illness Stigma, Just By Being Herself

In our series on young LGBTs fighting intersectional battles, we honor Halsey, who tackles mental illness stigma when not performing at packed houses across the country.

Teachers Ousted From Catholic School Say Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias to Blame

Those who've recently lost their jobs at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Dover, N.H., say it was because they're members or supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.

Here's How Republicans Are Using Age-Old Anti-LGBTQ+ Language

As the midterms reach their fever pitch, a look at the origin of the slurs Republicans are using against LGBTQ+ people this election cycle.

Amazon's 'Transparent' is Great Television in Transition

It’s wonderful to watch Jeffrey Tambor explore his female side and creator Jill Soloway plot television revolution, but for many viewers, Transparent will just be a damn good, dark family comedy

20 LGBTQ Collections of Poetry, Short Stories, and Essays

Some of our favorite new collections of short-form writing by queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming authors.

My Place in the Women's Movement

This black queer woman doesn't often see herself in the media's images of feminism. But last week's march challenged her feelings on her place in the sisterhood.

Jonathan Van Ness Calls Sean Penn's Recent Comments 'Ignorant'

"[Sean Penn] your remarks are ignorant, transphobic, and devoid of intelligence," the Queer Eye star wrote on Twitter.

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A Gay Love Letter to Barbie on Her 60th Birthday

Alexander Modiano pays tribute to the doll that sparked his queer awakening.

All The LGBTQ Books We Loved in 2019

From queer romance novels to self-help, antiracism to scientific query, this year we read them all. Here are some of the best.

19 photos from 1990s San Francisco show the roots of butch and femme culture

Chloe Sherman's RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s showcases the unique history of queer women.

Editor's Letter: To Be Intersectional or Illegitimate

Will our advocacy be real and encompass all people who face marginalization and oppression?

Queer Black Feminist Writer bell hooks Dies at 69

Her works examined gender, race, and more, dealing with issues of intersectionality long before most other scholars did.

Queer TV Festival Will Celebrate Shows From Noah's Arc to Veneno

The OutFronts will present panels on the state of LGBTQ+ TV, with some of the biggest queer names in television taking part.

My Worries for the Women's March

Will it truly be an inclusive gathering?

DeSantis Blames Queer Theory for AP African American Studies Course Rejection

Critics of Florida's governor say that he needs to take the class that he's trying to ban to understand what he's talking about.